The Alpena Fishery Resources Office Partners for Fish and Wildlife program is in the process of completing construction of 23 wetlands on 13 private properties in seven counties in Northern Michigan. 

Construction began in May, and will be completed by the end of September.  This construction restored or enhanced 84 acres of wetlands for the 2006 fiscal year.  Four new excavating companies were contracted for the FY06 season and, for the most part, their work has been exceptional.  Fall rains, which have been plentiful to date, should fill these wetlands quickly to provide habitat for the fall bird migration.