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Cow Trap Lake Bird Nesting Island Improvements

Implementing Organization

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$605,409

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

Funding Program

NFWF Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund GEBF

Details

Project Category

Environmental

Project Actions

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement

Targeted Resources

Birds/Bird Habitat

Project Description

Place a layer of crushed shell or gravel on the crowns of two recently constructed bird islands to create improved conditions for ground-nesting colonial waterbird species. Project will discourage vegetation establishment, and provide optimal nesting opportunities.

Contact

Todd Merendino
832-451-4801
tmerendino@ducks.org
Project Website
Project Partners

US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

Affiliated Institutions

None

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