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Five Great Lakes States Receive Funds from North American Wetland Conservation Act
Midwest Region, March 13, 2007
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On March 13, the North American Wetlands Conservation Council approved five projects under the North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA). 

The combined federal funding totaled $283,750. 

The NAWCA Grants Program requires, at a minimum, the grant amount to be matched equally 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 $660,000.

These projects are in the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture and are distributed across five States.  The projects will result in the protection, restoration and enhancement of 1,950 acres of wetland and wetland associated upland habitat.

All of these projects will benefit priority migratory birds and other wetland associated wildlife species.  This work will also advance the goals identified in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture Implementation Plan, Partners in Flight, U.S. Shorebird Plan and the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan.

Contact Info: Midwest Region Public Affairs, 612-713-5313, charles_traxler@fws.gov



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