USDA Announces More Than Two Million Acres enrolled in Wetlands Reserve Program Agriculture Under Secretary of Natural Resources and Environment Mark Rey announced October 21 landowners have enrolled more than 2 million acres in U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wetlands Reserve Program, a significant contribution toward increasing the Nation's wetlands. "We have gained wetland acreage, thanks to the stewardship ethic of the Nation's farmers and ranchers," Rey said. "Because of this achievement, USDA was able to help President Bush exceed his goal of improving, restoring, and protecting at least 3 million acres of wetlands in less than five years.".…