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Wetland Restoration and Creation

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). In the past, many wetlands were altered to accommodate increased farming needs, negatively affecting wetland-dependent species. Restoring and creating wetland basins for wildlife continues to be a priority action within the CLPP.

Aerial photo of a field with several drained wetland basins - Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Aerial photo of the same field after the basins have been restored and are filled with water - Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Left: Drained wetland basins on Conservation Reserve Program land.
Right: The same basins after restoration.

Photo of a screw-gate water control structure with a drained wetland basin in the background - Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Photo of the same water control structure after the wetland basin is filled with water - Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Left: Wetland restoration project after installation of water control structure.
Right: The same project after the basin has filled with water.

Restoration or creation projects are implemented through 10-year Wildlife Extension Agreements. Designs vary from simple ditch plugs to fairly complex water control structures which provide water management capability. If you are interested in wetland restoration or creation on your property, please contact us.

Photo of a scraper excavating dirt in a snowy field - Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wetland creation in Stutsman County, North Dakota.

Photo of two workers installing a water control structure in a drained wetland basin outlet - Photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Installation of a riser for water control.





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