Restore malfunctioning water control structures on permanent Wetland Reserve Program easement(s) along the lower South Platte River, restoring at least 40 acres of open wetland and managing at least 201 acres of surrounding habitat to support at-risk migratory waterfowl, waterbirds, and shorebirds. Project will educate landowners and invite other private landowners to implement wetland best management practices for wildlife habitat along the river corridor.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Habitat Restoration and Community Outreach Along the South Platte River (CO)
Organization:
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory dba Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Project ID:
6001.18.059317
Description:
Award Amount:
$22158.80
Location:
South Platte River in Morgan, Washington, Logan and Sedgewick Counties in northeastern Colorado