This agreement will result in the employment of staff which will provide technical assistance for the restoration, enhancement, and management of wetlands in wisconsin associated with nrcs easements

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.'s Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office received a $399,993 cooperative agreement award from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP, CFDA 10.931), effective July 30, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The award will fund specialized technical assistance staff positions to support the restoration, enhancement, and management of wetlands in Wisconsin that are associated with NRCS easements. This funding supports ACEP's wetland restoration component (ACEP-WRE), which protects and restores wetland ecosystems through conservation easements and related stewardship activities.

The technical assistance provided under this agreement will enable Ducks Unlimited to deliver specialized expertise in wetland restoration planning, habitat enhancement, and long-term management on enrolled easement properties. Services will support both landowners and NRCS field offices in implementing restoration activities, conducting stewardship monitoring, and maintaining environmental benefits on easement lands across Wisconsin. This cooperative agreement leverages Ducks Unlimited's established conservation delivery capabilities and extends the agency's capacity to achieve wetland protection and restoration objectives in the state.