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North American
Waterfowl Management Plan
Ohio
State Contact:
Steve Barry
State Joint Venture Coordinator
Ohio Division of Wildlife
305 E. Shoreline Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8062 ext. 112
FAX: 419-625-6272
Email: steve.barry@dnr.state.oh.usRegional 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
Quick Facts
Habitat Accomplishments
Over 18,000 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 $12.5 million
North American Wetland Conservation Act grants; 12 grants totaling over $4.3 million
About the Plan
An international agreement signed in 1986
Goal: return waterfowl populations to levels of the mid-1970s
Achieve goals 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
Local, state and federal agencies
Ohio Projects
Wetland and grassland restorations
within:
Northwest Ohio Wetlands Initiative
Estel Warwick Wetland and Expansion Connectivity Project
Funk Bottoms
Mosquito Creek/Grand River Coastal Wetlands
Big Island
State and federal lands
Private lands statewide through voluntary participation
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
