Restore acep-WRE easements in louisiana

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.'s Southern Regional Office received a cooperative agreement award of $839,909.98 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP-WRE, CFDA 10.931), effective June 20, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The primary deliverable under this agreement is the restoration of Agricultural Conservation Easement Program—Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-WRE) easements located in Louisiana. As a conservation organization with extensive experience in wetland restoration and habitat enhancement, Ducks Unlimited will leverage its technical expertise in ecological assessment, engineering, and conservation planning to implement restoration activities that enhance wetland and wildlife functions and values across enrolled properties.

The cooperative agreement supports NRCS's objective to conserve and restore wetland ecosystems through easement-based conservation delivery. ACEP-WRE provides voluntary conservation easements designed to protect and restore wetland habitats while maximizing environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness. Ducks Unlimited's restoration work will contribute to broader regional conservation goals, including protection of migratory bird habitats, ecosystem resilience, and natural resource preservation in Louisiana's critical wetland regions. The five-year performance period allows for comprehensive restoration planning, implementation, and ecosystem monitoring across the awarded easement parcels.