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North American
Waterfowl Management Plan
Iowa
State Contact:
Dr. Dale Garner
Special Projects Coordinator
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Phone: 515-281-6156
FAX: 515-281-6794
Email: dale.garner@dnr.state.ia.usRegional Contact:
Joint Venture Coordinator: Barb 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 44,000 acres of habitat protected, restored and enhanced
Seeded retired cropland to native grasses
Protected floodplain and stream habitat
Financial Assistance
Matching dollars from partners totaling over $26.2 million
North American Wetland Conservation Act grants; 17 grants totaling over $6.5 million
Cedar River watershed
Federal, state and county lands
Private lands statewide through voluntary participation
About the Plan
An international agreement signed in 1986
Goal: return waterfowl populations to levels of the mid 1970s
Achieve goal by restoring and protecting wetland and grassland habitat
Includes 13 habitat joint ventures and three species joint ventures in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Partner Involvement
Private landowners
Nonprofit organizations
Corporations
Tribal, local, state and federal agencies
Iowa Projects
Wetland and grassland restorations within:
North-central Iowa
Upper Waspi Wetland Project
Iowa Glaciated Wetlands Initiative
Eagle Lake watershed, phase III
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
