slide 1 wetlands reserve program (wrp). slide 2 wrp key points restore and protect functions/values...
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WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM (WRP)
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Slide 2
WRP Key Points
• Restore and protect functions/values of wetlands in ag landscape
• Optimize wildlife habitat
• Restore at least 70 percent of each project to natural conditions
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Slide 3
WRP Key Points
• Provides technical and financial assistance
• Addresses wetland, wildlife habitat, soil, and water resource concerns
• Application ranking factors consider environmental benefits and cost effectiveness
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Slide 4
WRP Key Points
• Three program participation options
•10-year cost-share agreement restorations
•30-year easement restorations
•Permanent easement restorations
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Slide 5
WRP Key Points
• Landowners retains:
– control of access
– undeveloped recreational uses
– right to lease recreational uses for financial gain
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Slide 6
WRP Key Points
• Other uses must be approved by NRCS
• Compatible uses further long-term protection and enhancement of wetland and other natural values
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Slide 7
WRP Key Points
• National and State level conservation entities assist NRCS with program delivery
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WRP Key Points
• Allows the Secretary to enroll up to 250,000 acres annually, up to a total of 2,275,000 acres, nationally
• Adds an exemption to the 12-month ownership requirement for landowners who exercised their right to redemption after foreclosure
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Slide 9
WRP Key Points
• National Accomplishments Through 2002– Easements/Contracts: 6,800 – Acres: 1,275,000
• Kansas Accomplishments – Through 2003– Easements/Contracts: 123– Acres: 12,026– Average: 98 acres/project
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