Palmas pond wetlands in southeast puerto rico have been identified as an area in need of restoration due to their importance as habitat for native and migratory waterfowl and its designation as a…

Palmas pond wetlands in southeast puerto rico have been identified as an area in need of restoration due to their importance as habitat for native and migratory waterfowl and its designation as a critical wildlife area this area was once used to promote hunting and sport fish activities however, IT has been degraded by weedy species and possibly hydrological disruptions protectores DE cuencas PDC intends to complete the planning phase for the intervention of palmas pond restoration activities through the following activities 1 coordinate with private landowners to discuss project plans and opportunities 2 conduct a hydrologic and hydraulic hand H study and a hydrological analysis 3 assess the presence of invasive species and recommend actions to control them 4 develop a preliminary schematic design and 5 complete the preliminary environmental permitting and compliance the targeted conservation areas provide agricultural lands and habitat for fish and wildlife resources, including resident and migratory birds in addition, this project builds upon an ongoing coastal program funded project with PDC to restore coastal and wetlands ecosystems within the northeast ecological corridor nature reserve of puerto rico this project will benefit the five private landowners of the wetlands by preparing for the restoration of the important wetland ecosystem, which is expected to function as part of an ecological corridor among wetlands PDC also expects the restoration activities to bring back native species and therefore enhance recreational opportunities for hunters, anglers, and other outdoor interests the expected outcomes of this project are 1 engage a total of five private landowners surrounding palmas pond to participate in the restoration of the palmas palms wetlands 2 improve palmas pond wetland health and resiliency through invasive species management and the restoration of native vegetation and 3 improve the habitats of threatened and ESA listed species