search our site     home > key topics > natural resources, environment, & conservation   wetlands As government policy regarding the protection of the Nation's wetlands has evolved, ERS has analyzed the role of agriculture and its impact on wetlands protection. Specific areas of emphasis include conversion of wetlands to farm uses, restoration of wetlands from agricultural land, and policies governing agricultural wetland use. related briefing rooms - offer an indepth discussion synthesizing ERS research Conservation and Environmental Policy feature Wetlands and Agriculture: Private Interests and Public Benefits—Examines differences between public and private incentives regarding wetlands. Federal wetland policy has shifted in recent decades—from encouraging wetland conversion to encouraging wetland protection and restoration and achieving the goal of "no net loss" of wetlands. AER-765 (9/98). web administration: webadmin@ers.usda.gov updated: June 4, 2001  Also at ERS... latest publications (all) • Amber Waves, September 2004 • Measuring the Success of Conservation Programs • Amber Waves, June 2004 latest data products (all) • Environmental Quality Incentives Program Data resources • Contact an ERS Expert • Calendar of Releases services • Receive E-mail Updates • E-mail This Page • Translate This Page

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