New CRP Program to Restore Wetland, Grassland, Wildlife

USDA introduced a new Conservation Reserve Program that will help preserve 1 million acres of grasslands and wetlands. “CRP is one of our nation’s most valuable and vital conservation efforts, ensuring cleaner air and water, preventing soil erosion, and enhancing economic opportunity in rural America by supporting recreation and tourism,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The program — administered by FSA — seeks to enroll 32 million acres of environmentally sensitive land through targeted sign-ups that benefit duck nesting habitat, upland birds, pollinators and wildlife. Learn more.