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North American
Waterfowl Management Plan
Wisconsin
State Contact:
Bill VanderZouwen
Wildlife and Landscape Ecology Section Chief
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: 608-266-8840
Email: vanderzouwenjr@dnr.state.wi.us
Regional Contact:
Joint Venture Coordinator: Barbara Pardo
BHW Federal Building
1 Federal Drive
Ft. Snelling, MN 55111-4056
Phone: 612-713-5433
Fax: 612-713-5393
e-mail: Barbara_Pardo@fws.gov
Habitat Accomplishments
Over 84,000 acres of habitat protected, restored and enhanced
Seeded retired cropland to native grasses
Protected floodplain and stream habitat
Protected coastal wetlands
Financial Assistance
Matching dollars from partners totaling over $42.6 million
North American Wetland Conservation Act grants; 32 grants totaling more than $16 million
About the Plan
An international agreement signed in 1986
Goal is to return waterfowl populations to levels of the mid 1970s
Achieve goal by restoring and protecting wetland and grassland habitat
Includes 14 habitat joint ventures and three species joint ventures in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Partner Involvement
Private landowners
Nonprofit organizations
Corporations
Local, state and federal agencies
Tribal governments
Wisconsin Projects
Glacial Habitat Restoration Area
South central Wisconsin Prairie Pothole Initiative
Northwest Prairie Pothole Habitat Initiative
Superior Coastal Wetland Initiative
Private lands statewide through voluntary participation
Waterfowl and nongame bird surveys
Public Benefits
Increased recreational opportunities
Enhanced wildlife diversity
Improved community relations
Enhanced floodwater storage
Improved water quality
Broad coalition of partnerships supporting voluntary wetland preservation
