Assessing the Effects of USDA Conservation Programs on Ecosystem Services Provided by Wetlands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) began
more than seven years ago to document the impact of conservation programs and practices on private
lands. The ultimate goal of the project is to fill in the gaps associated with wetland and agricultural
conservation so that the most effective practices and programs can be used to maximize
wetland ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes.