Common Tern Nesting Colony Restoration in Manitoba
Implementing Organization
US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$5,200,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Species Restoration
Targeted Resources
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
The project will protect and enhance nesting habitat and reestablish breeding colonies for common terns in Manitoba, Canada by implementing a suite of restoration, stewardship, and conservation techniques. Project activities will be conducted over a five to seven year period and include: (1) engaging and training indigenous youth and other community members in common tern conservation and management practices; (2) surveying nesting islands and surrounding waters to monitor for predators and/or human disturbance; (3) managing predators and/or nesting site competitors; (4) managing human disturbance; (5) enhancing nesting areas; (6) establishing new seabird nesting colonies; and (7) developing and distributing educational materials.
Contact
Kate Healy(251) 517-8010
katherine_healy@fws.gov
Project Website
None
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