Purpose: To acquire and protect 147 acres of agricultural lands and wetlands habitat near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Perpetual protection of this property, through its acquisition, will help meet KDFWR?s long-range goal of providing valuable migration habitat for waterfowl on key concentration areas. This project is managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to provide quality wintering habitat for waterfowl and additional public hunting opportunities.

Location: The project is located in Ballard County approximately 5 miles northwest of Barlow, KY.

Acres Impacted: 147 acres

Habitat Types: Moist-soil Wetlands
Flooded Agricultural Crops

Partners: Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
North American Wetlands Conservation Council

Timeline: Acquisition was completed in September 1999