A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize the annual enrollment of land in the wetlands reserve program, to extend the wetlands reserve program through 2005, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill 758 proposes to extend and modify the Wetlands Reserve Program, a voluntary initiative that helps landowners protect and restore wetlands on their property. The bill would shift the program from a total overall acreage limit to a specific annual enrollment goal through the year 2005, ensuring consistent opportunities for participation each year. For citizens and landowners, this means continued access to federal financial and technical assistance for conservation efforts that improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and reduce flooding.