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North American
Waterfowl Management Plan
Minnesota
State Contact :
Ray Norrgard
Wetland Wildlife Program Leader
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road, Box 7
St. Paul, MN 55155-4007
Phone: 651-296-0701
FAX: 651-297-4961
Email: ray.norrgard@dnr.state.mn.usRegional Contact:
Joint Venture Coordinator: Barbara Pardo
BHW Federal Building
1 Federal Drive
Ft. Snelling, MN 55111-4056
Phone: 612-713-5433
Fax: 612-713-5393
e-mail: Barbara_Pardo@fws.gov
Habitat Accomplishments
Over 165,000 acres of habitat protected, restored and enhanced
Seeded retired cropland to native grasses
Protected floodplain and stream habitat
Financial Assistance
Matching dollars from partners totaling over $58.9 million
North American Wetland Conservation Act grants; 44 grants totaling over $18.7 million
Private lands statewide through voluntary participation
About the Plan
An international agreement signed in 1986
Goal: return waterfowl populations to levels of the mid 1970’s
Achieve goal by restoring and protecting wetland and grassland habitat
Includes 13 habitat joint ventures and three species joint ventures in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Partner Involvement
Private landowners
Nonprofit organizations
Corporations
Local, state and federal government agencies
Tribal governments
Minnesota Projects
Wetland and grassland restorations within:
Northern Tallgrass Prairie, phase III
Great River Corridor
Centennial Pothole Venture
Comprehensive Bird Conservation -- Red River of the North Watershed
Federal, state and county lands
Public Benefits
Increased recreational opportunities
Enhanced wildlife diversity
Improved community relations
Enhanced floodwater storage
Improved water quality
Broad coalition of partnerships supporting voluntary wetland preservation
