St. Vincent Island NWR - Oyster Pond Restoration

Ducks Unlimited, Florida Cattlemen’s Association Partner to Conserve Wetlands

New conservation partnership dedicated to conserve Florida’s wetlands and wildlife while keeping agricultural lands in production

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Southern Florida Awarded $2.2 million for Coastal Wetlands

The South Florida Ecosystem Wetlands V project aims to enhance the hydrology of 998 acres and permanently secure 72 acres through fee-simple acquisition. The project entails the enhancement of existing freshwater wetlands on a state property of critical importance to the South Florida Ecosystem and the protection of an existing private impounded mangrove marsh wetland in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) for the benefit of many wetland-dependent species.

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A restored dike for Peacock’s Pocket impoundment at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Florida has some iconic waterfowl hunting areas, which are specifically managed to provide habitat for overwintering waterfowl, especially during hunting season. Peacock’s Pocket at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Cape Canaveral is perhaps the most well-known. This area is an integral part of the Atlantic Flyway and attracts a tremendous number of migratory birds each year. The Refuge contains an extensive impoundment system to control water levels and habitat quality. The condition of the dikes surrounding these impoundments is critical to operations.

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Students Organize New DU Chapter in South Florida

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Ducks Unlimited receives award at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ annual Dinner of Distinction

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