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USDA sets aside $30M to help preserve Tennessee wetlands

Water lilies float in the marsh at the wetlands beside the Volkswagen Plant Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. When VW first purchased the property, much of the wetlands were considered dead due to what had been done to the property in the early and mid 1900s.
Water lilies float in the marsh at the wetlands beside the Volkswagen Plant Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. When VW first purchased the property, much of the wetlands were considered dead due to what had been done to the property in the early and mid 1900s. Water lilies float in the marsh at the wetlands beside the Volkswagen Plant Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. When VW first purchased the property, much of the wetlands were considered dead due to what had been done to the property in the early and mid 1900s.

By Associated Press 1 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set aside up to $30 million to help protect and restore wetlands on agricultural lands in Tennessee.

The department says the money is available through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership.

Proposals must be submitted to the USDA by Nov. 30.

Eligible partners in the program are required to contribute a financial or technical assistance fund match.

Wetland reserve easements help landowners reduce impacts from flooding, recharge groundwater, enhance and protect wildlife habitat, and provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.