Manston Slough Restoration
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350,000
Fund Source
Outdoor Heritage Fund
Recipient
Buffalo-Red River Watershed District
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
March 2010
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Restoration/Enhancement
Counties Affected
Wilkin
Project Overview
The proposed project has will restore the natural hydrology of a wetland totaling 1,320 acres between Meadows WPA, Manston WMA, and the adjacent NRCS Wetland Reserve and BWSR RIM Easements.
Benefits to Wildlife: The deeper improved wetland habitat will be more attractive to nesting waterfowl including blue-winged teal, pintail and especially over water nesting species such as mallard, canvasback and redhead ducks.
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Project Details: 2011 Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350,000
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