“There are people all over the world working for wetlands. On World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2nd each year, these people collectively stand up and proclaim the benefits of wetlands.” -Wetland.org, Environmental Concern
Presented to Steven Paulsen (Conservation Seeding & Restoration CEO and Restoration Ecologist) in Recognition of Support and Commitment to Conserving North America’s Natural Wetlands Habitat”
“As part of Ducks Unlimited’s 75th anniversary celebration, members of our conservation staff have chosen one special habitat project from each state as the “best of the best” of DU’s 75 years of conservation work. These projects are highlighted here and will be displayed in print at state conventions and 75th anniversary events throughout 2012.
Idaho: Boundary Creek Wetland Restoration Project/Smith Creek
Photo: Ducks Unlimited
The Boundary Creek Wetland Restoration Project was a collective effort to restore 620 acres of wetlands, riparian areas and upland habitat near Kootenai River. Most of the land had been used for agricultural purposes for many decades. However, in 2004, DU and its partners restored it to verdant wetland habitat that meets the needs of waterfowl and other wildlife. Several dikes were built, along with ditch plugs, swales and water-control structures. DU subsequently transferred the land to the Idaho Department of Fish & Game, which manages the wetland in conjunction with the 1,400-acre Boundary Creek WMA immediately north of the Smith Creek tract. IDFG is managing the area to produce cattail/bulrush marshes for waterfowl brood production, as well as an abundance of food plants for migrating waterfowl. Continue reading…
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Filed under: Conservation, The Office Tagged: | Restoration, wetland
