On March 14, 2006, the North American Wetlands Conservation Council approved 15 projects, totaling over $680,000 under the North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA).  The NAWCA Grants Program requires, at a minimum, the grant amount to be matched with non-federal contributions.  This is typically accomplished by partners from state, tribal and other non-governmental organizations.  The combined non-federal partner contribution for this effort was over $1,484,000.

Twelve of these projects are in the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture and three projects are in the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture.  These projects are distributed across six states and will result in the protection, restoration and enhancement of 3,213 acres of wetland and wetland associated upland habitat.