Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)
Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) supports landowners with technical and financial assistance to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their properties, including restoration of bottomland forests.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Contact USDA NRCS Indiana for current application dates
Funding Amounts: Technical and financial support for wetland restoration
Summary: Supports landowners in protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetlands on their properties, including restoration of bottomland forests.
Key Information: USDA NRCS provides the assistance and is the contact for program-specific eligibility and application requirements.
Description
The Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) offers landowners assistance to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their properties. Its conservation focus includes restoration of bottomland forests as well as wetlands. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support for landowners’ wetland restoration efforts.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources lists WRP on the Division of Forestry’s Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program page and directs readers to USDA NRCS Indiana for program-specific information. The opportunity covers protection and enhancement alongside restoration, making it relevant to landowners seeking assistance with conserving wetlands and restoring associated bottomland forests.
