The U.S. Forest Service is currently engaged with other agencies in promoting biological diversity and natural river floodplain structure and function. This project is being accomplished through the purchase, restoration, and management of approximately 12,000 acres of flood-prone farm land and floodplain wetlands. To date, around 9,000 acres have been purchased.
Funding exists to acquire the remaining willing seller lands.
It also allows for public use opportunities that would not be available on privately helped WRP easement areas.