USDA Wetland Reserve Program sign-ups are open

(Sacramento, CA) January 04, 2010 – Since 1992, the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) has protected over 100,000 acres of wetland habitats on private lands throughout California. Sign-ups are open now and accepted on a continuous basis , but in order to be considered for this currently available funding, landowners must work with the local NRCS Field Offices to submit applications and eligibility paperwork by February 15, 2010. For more information read the 2010 program description (PDF) and visit the WRP website at http://www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp.html