This award is made based on approval of your organizations proposal dated october 12, 2023 hereby incorporated by reference into this award

This federal Project Grant award of $509,130 from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623) program, will permanently restore 151 acres of wetlands and associated uplands on the Wind River Reservation in the Wind River Basin of Wyoming. The purpose is to benefit migratory birds and other wildlife by addressing the impacts of altered hydrological regimes due to irrigation diversions in this leading agricultural region. The award was made based on the proposal submitted by the grantee, Ducks Unlimited Inc., a non-profit organization focused on wetlands and waterfowl habitat conservation, restoration, and enhancement. The project will be implemented through Ducks Unlimited's Great Plains Regional Office and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2027.

For a complete list of program policies, refer to the grant administration standards, january 2024. Funds under this award will permanently restore 151 acres of wetlands and associated uplands on the wind river reservation in the wind river basin of wyoming for the benefit of migratory birds and other wildlife. As one of the leading agricultural regions in the state, irrigation diversions have altered hydrologic regimes here, and remaining wetlands face changes in the timing, amount, and source of flows. As a result, practices including restoration and management are needed to produce high functioning wetlands.