Purpose: This project provides shallow water feeding and resting habitat for wintering and migrating waterfowl in the center of Ballard WMA. By constructing two levees and installing a 24 inch gate valve and one drain riser that allows for precise drainage, we improved water level management capabilities. Field teams planted enhanced areas with row crops to provide high energy food for waterfowl.

Location: Ballard Wildlife Management Area, Ballard County, Kentucky

Acres Impacted: 38.4 acres

Habitat Type: Seasonally flooded agricultural crops

Partners: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Timeline: Construction completed in May 2006