It is wise to do economically. Examples of threatened and endangered species benefiting from WRP include the bald eagle, Topeka shiner and Peregrine falcon. In addition, WRP contributes to educational and scientific scholarship. WRP contributes to helping the family farm. The easement payment can be used to reduce debt or invest back into the farm.
Communities also benefit.
The Communities depend on agriculture and WRP has helped strengthen the financial situation of individual farmers. It has also helped to improve natural resource concerns and develop recreational opportunities. Partners The public and private sectors have partnered with NRCS to help landowners provide and improve habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Ducks Unlimited have helped financially and technically. They have borne some of the costs for the filling drainage ditches, breaking drainage tile, and constructing small dams.