Items to enhance Wetlands |
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| Stop log structure | Walkway | Food plot |
| Mallard nest | Native wildflowers | Upland wildlife habitat |
| Songbird house | Observation blind | Tree planting |
| Basking log | Wood duck nest | Goose nest |
| Nesting island | Native grass planting | Bat house |
Partners for Wildlife - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The Partners for Wildlife are looking for areas to restore wetlands and install streambank fences, warm season grasses, alternate watering sources, and stream crossings. The projects are paid for by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Contact person: Dave Putman (814) 234-4090
Wetland Replacement Fund - Department of Environmental Protection
The Wetland Replacement Fund is looking for low cost projects with no minimum acreage to create wetlands which have been destroyed by development. The projects are paid for by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Contact person: Sid Freyermuth (717) 787-6827
Wetlands Reserve Program - U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Wetlands Reserve Program(WRP) is a voluntary program to restore and protect wetlands on private property. It is an opportunity for landowners to receive financial incentives (75% to 100% cost share) to enhance wetlands in exchange for retiring marginal agricultural land.
Contact person: Barry Isaacs (717) 782-4403