Better Wetlands

Table of Contents

• Back to Better Wetlands Introduction

• The opportunity

• Making history with wetlands

• Wetland values

• Regulate water levels

• Native grass plantings

• Waterfowl nesting structures

• Food plots

• Upland wildlife habitat

• Native wildflowers

• Songbird or bat houses

• Tree plantings

• Walkway

• Observation blind

• Nesting island

• Logs, hibernation habitat

• Sources of help

• A special place to enjoy

The publishers of this booklet acknowledge the assistance of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in writing and compiling the ideas contained in it. The long-time research and experience of IDNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists, and their technical expertise, are helping make current wetland restorations successful. The cooperative attitude these agencies and many private groups are exhibiting in Iowa to enhance wetlands through voluntary programs on private lands is the kind of spirit needed to make these areas "the best they can be."

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