Florida Increases Funding for Conservation Work in Canada
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has committed an additional $10,000 to Ducks Unlimited through its state grant program, bringing the commission's total contribution to $35,000 for the current fiscal year.
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Florida Increases Funding for Conservation Work in Canada
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has committed an additional $10,000 to Ducks Unlimited through its state grant program, bringing the commission's total contribution to $35,000 for the current fiscal year.
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Florida's Lake Miccosukee Restoration Project Celebrated
Ducks Unlimited and partners from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Jefferson County gathered in December to install a new sign and rededicate a wetlands enhancement project on Florida's Lake Miccosukee in celebration of DU's 75th Anniversary.
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Florida: Thomas M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area
Thomas M. Goodwin WMA is a popular hunting and bird-watching area, as well as the only area managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission exclusively for waterfowl.
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Big Bend WMA
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to restore management capabilities to the Hickory Mound impoundment on Big Bend WMA.
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Florida Conservation Projects
Ducks Unlimited habitat conservation projects in Florida. These projects benefit waterfowl, other wildlife and people. View sample projects, project map and more.
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Merritt Island NWR - Mosquito Lagoon
Purpose: To rehabilitate approximately 79,000 linear feet of existing dike and replace 9 water control structures on mosquito control impoundments within those dikes.
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T.M. Goodwin WMA - Marsh Restoration
Purpose: To restore 3,870 acres of emergent marsh on T.M. Goodwin WMA through improvement of 2 miles of existing internal levees, installation of 10 water control structures, and construction of 2 permanent pumping stations.
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Lake Miccosukee - Wetland Enhancement
Purpose: A fixed-crest weir with a screw gate exists on the south end of Lake Miccosukee. This water control structure was designed to maintain suitable lake levels and allow for periodic management drawdowns of the lake.
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St. Marks NWR - Marsh Enhancement
Purpose: To replace an old water control structure between Stoney Bayou Pool and East River Diversion Canal on St. Marks NWR.
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Guana WMA - Wetlands Enhancement Project
Purpose: To replace a water control structure on Lake Guana that had deteriorated, resulting in the expansion of dense cattail stands.
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Broadmoor WRP Project - Wetlands Enhancement
Purpose: Approximately 2,400 acres of freshwater marsh have been restored through construction of internal levees (200,000 yds 3 ) and installation of 22 water control structures. In addition, a pumping station was installed to provide a dependable source of water during periods of drought.
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Alligator Lake - Wetland Restoration
Purpose: To restore 350 acres of waterfowl habitat on Alligator Lake through installation of a water diversion structure, installation of 2 water control structures in existing levees, and plugging an existing drainage well.
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St. Vincent Island NWR - Oyster Pond Restoration
Purpose: This project involves renovation and restoration of 113 acres of brackish marsh habitat on St. Vincent Island NWR through installation of water control structures to prevent encroachment of cattails.
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