Restore agricultural fields to historic wetlands and prairies, control non-native, invasive plant species threatening high-quality native habitat, and educate Milwaukee Metropolitan youth at Mequon Nature Preserve. Project will restore roughly 10 acres of wetland and 25 acres of upland habitat, reduce the coverage invasive plant species across 358 acres, engage various local school groups in restoration and monitoring, and increase stormwater storage.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Sustain our Great Lakes Program
Project Title: Facilitating Biodiversity and Education at Mequon Nature Preserve through Wetland Restoration (WI)
Organization:
Mequon Nature Preserve, Inc
Project ID:
0501.22.074724
Description:
Award Amount:
$160945.50
Location:
Mequon Nature Preserve, City of Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin