Wetland Reserve Program

Sign up for the 2007 Wetland Reserve Program has been extended to January 15, 2007.  Please contact your local field office if you are interested in applying for the program.

The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration efforts. The NRCS goal is to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, along with optimum wildlife habitat, on every acre enrolled in the program. This program offers landowners an opportunity to establish long-term conservation and wildlife practices and protection.

 The following documents require Adobe Acrobat.

Fact Sheet (178 KB)

2007 Vermont WRP Ranking Form (16 kb) 

Vermont Photos

Wetlands in Rutland County, Vermont               Wetlands in Addison County, Vermont

For local information or to apply, contact your local NRCS office.  Electronic application  filing is available through the Electronic Government website.

VT NRCS Office Locations and Contact Information

WRP Information (National NRCS Website)