Buchl WPA Partners recognized (left to right): Charlie Wooley- Deputy Regional Director USFWS, Mark Johnson- Executive Director Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Joe Hautman- Federal Duck stamp Artist, Jim Leach- Refuge Supervisor Minnesota/Wisconsin. - FWS photo by Les Peterson

Buchl WPA before restorations - FWS photo

Buchl WPA after restorations - FWS photo

Federal Duck Stamp artist Joe Hautman from Minnesota, along with the Minnesota Deer Hunter’s Association and others, were recognized for their contributions to restore wetlands in Becker County.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service honored  the contributors at a recent dedication at the Buchl Waterfowl Production Area north of Audubon. 

Over 120 wetland basins were restored on the Buchl Waterfowl Production Area in the fall of 2006.  Funding was provided by Joe Hautman, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Sandra and Robert Roel and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.