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North
American
Waterfowl Management Plan
Michigan
State Contact :
Dr. Bill Moritz
Wildlife Division Chief
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 30444
Lansing, MI 48909-7944
Phone: 517-373-1263
FAX: 517-373-6705
Email: moritzw@michigan.govRegional 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
More than 30,000 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 more than $31.7 million
North American Wetland Conservation Act grants; 18 grants totaling over $8.6 million
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 government agencies
Michigan Projects
Wetland and grassland restorations within:
Maple River
Saginaw Bay Wetlands Initiative
Round Lake Headwaters Project
Upper Peninsula coastal wetland
Federal, state and county 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
