CASWELL GAME LANDS
Highrock Waterfowl Impoundment

Purpose: To restore 12 acres of moist-soil wetlands on Caswell Game Lands through construction of dikes and installation of a 36" aluminum flashboard riser. The waterfowl impoundment will be manipulated for moist-soil production and flooded agricultural crops. This project is managed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to provide quality wintering habitat for waterfowl.

Location: The project is located in Caswell County approximately 1 mile southeast of Yanceyville, NC.

Acres Impacted: 12 acres

Habitat Types: Moist-soil Wetlands
Flooded Agricultural Crops

Partners: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Timeline: The project was completed in 1999

DU Contact:

Craig LeSchack
Director of Conservation Programs
South Atlantic Field Office
3896 Leeds Ave.
Charleston, SC 29405
843-745-9127
cleschack@ducks.org