Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE)
USDA NRCS
⚠ Program Status Uncertain
NRCS lost ~22% of its workforce through DOGE-driven cuts. IRA conservation funding was frozen in early 2025. Contact your local NRCS office to confirm funding availability.
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Funding Amount
100% of easement value for permanent easements
Default Deadline
Rolling / Open year-round
About This Program
Restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land through conservation easements.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Landowners with eligible wetland or former wetland areas
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Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) - Continuous Signup
Enroll eligible land in CRP at any time for high-priority conservation practices like buffer strips, wetlands, and pollinator habitat.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE)
Protects working farmland by purchasing agricultural land easements. Keeps productive farmland in agriculture.
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
Restores and enhances forest ecosystems through easements and financial assistance for threatened and endangered species habitat.