NRCS Announces 2022 Wetland Reserve Easement Funding Opportunity

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is announcing fiscal year 2022 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) – Wetland Reserve Easements. While NRCS accepts applications for Wetland Reserve Easements year-round, producers and landowners should apply by the Dec. 3, 2021, ranking date to be considered for this year’s funding.

“Easements are sometimes a perfect fit for a landowner who is looking to protect and improve wetlands or provide critical habitat for wildlife,” said All...