What was the former name of the Wetland Reserve Easement?

The Wetland Reserve Easement, which is a part of the USDA's efforts to restore and protect wetlands, was formerly known as the Wetland Reserve Program. This program was designed to provide landowners with financial incentives to restore and enhance wetlands on their property, thereby contributing to environmental conservation, biodiversity, and water quality improvement. By enabling landowners to enter into easements, the program facilitated long-term protection and management of valuable wetland ecosystems. The focus of the program has always been on the functional restoration of wetland areas, and the name change to Wetland Reserve Easement reflects the legal nature of these agreements and their specific conservation goals.