Scraper and bulldozer operation during Whitetail Waters wetland restoration. - FWS photo by Ted Koehler

Construction is complete on the Whitetail Waters Wetland Project.  This Partners for Fish and Wildlife project consists of six wetland restoration sites with a total of 12.5 wetland acres. 

The uplands around the wetland restoration sites are in a deferred haying and grazing agreement to enhance ground nesting bird habitat. 

The project will provide nesting and brood rearing sites for waterfowl species such as mallards, wood ducks and blue-winged teal as well as songbirds such as eastern meadowlarks and bobolinks. 

The restored wetlands and protected uplands will also provide rest and refueling areas for many species of waterfowl, shorebirds and neotropical migrant songbirds during their annual migrations. 

This project will enhance wildlife habitat on the Whitetail Waters property and surrounding countryside.  A Wetland Development Agreement was signed to protect the project site for a period of 10 years.