Cow Trap Lake Bird Nesting Island Improvements
Implementing Organization
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$440,000
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 Merendino832-451-4801
tmerendino@ducks.org
Project Website
Project Partners
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Affiliated Institutions
None