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Private Lands Programs &
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Many programs exist that allow private landowners to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to improve wildlife habitat on their land. These programs include:

  • Increasing wetland habitat through restoration of existing degraded basins and creation of new ones is an integral part of the Chase Lake Prairie Project (CLPP). Restoration or creation projects are performed through Wildlife Extension Agreements (WEA) and are usually in the form of 10-year contracts.

  • A grazing system is nothing more than managing the timing and intensity of grazing on a given piece of pasture or rangeland. The Service provides cost sharing and technical assistance to help producers maintain this proper balance for increased production and profit.

  • A wetland easement is a legal agreement with the Service that pays you to permanently protect wetlands. Wetlands covered by an easement cannot be drained, filled, leveled, or burned.

  • A grassland easement is a legal agreement with the Service that pays you to permanently keep your land in native grassland.

  • The establishment of grasslands in the Prairie Pothole region is extremely important for wildlife habitat. We accomplish this by offering both native and tame grass seedings to interested landowners. These seedings are completed under a contract which allows time for the grasses to become established.

  • Through scientific research predator fences have been found to be extremely effective in preventing nest depredation in waterfowl. Although costly, they can increase nesting success dramatically.

  • Hen houses and wood duck boxes can be used to augment natural waterfowl nesting opportunities. Chase Lake Prairie Project biologists will provide technical assistance and help in acquiring the different structures if a cooperator is interested.





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