Conduct prescribed burning, invasive species control, mowing, and interseeding on private working lands and public lands to increase habitat for monarch butterflies, rusty patched bumble bee, Karner blue butterfly, Poweshiek skipperling, regal fritillary, and other pollinators across Wisconsin. Project will restore 665 acres, improve 335 acres, develop 25 plans, collect 20 pounds of milkweed seed, host 3 workshops, reach 150 people, sustain 2 jobs, and create 1 job.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
Project Title: Improving Habitat for Karner Blue Butterfly, Poweshiek Skipperling, and Other Pollinators (WI)
Organization:
Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.
Project ID:
2007.24.081328
Description:
Award Amount:
$250000.00
Location:
Wisconsin