Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012

                                    Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference.
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal
1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality
2. Protecting America's Waters
3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development
4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution
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AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA


Department of Agriculture

EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters

Wetlands Reserve Program

Purpose
The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) within the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 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.

Source(s) of Information
1. USDA: Wetlands Reserve Program

Related EPA Program(s)

Wetlands:
Regulatory and non-regulatory efforts to protect and restore wetlands and riparian habitat. EPA’s Wetlands Protection Program relies on partnerships with other programs within EPA, other Federal agencies, state, tribal, and local governments, private landowners, and the general public to improve protection of our nation’s valuable wetlands resources. Working with partners, EPA ensures a sound and consistent approach to wetlands protection. Major activities include administration of EPA s role in the Section 404 program; development and dissemination of rules, guidance, informational and scientific tools to improve management and public understanding of wetlands programs and legal requirements; and managing financial assistance to states and tribes to support development of strong wetlands protection programs.

Authorizing Legislation
• Clean Water Act, sections 104 and 404

Other Programs under Goal 2
Other Programs from USDA


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