Funds under this award will enhance 6,917 acres and restore 415 acres of wetland habitat in south louisiana for the benefit of migratory birds and other wildlife

Grant Award Summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.'s Southern Regional Office received an $8.66M project grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623) to enhance and restore wetland habitat in South Louisiana. Awarded on July 1, 2025, with completion targeted for June 30, 2029, this project will enhance 6,917 acres and restore 415 acres of wetland habitat to benefit migratory birds and other wildlife. Enhancement and restoration activities include repairing vulnerable levees, conducting plantings, creating marsh terraces, installing pump stations, and creating ridge and marsh features across the region.

The project was recommended by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council and approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, reflecting alignment with federal wetland conservation objectives under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. As a non-profit conservation organization with extensive experience in wetland restoration projects, Ducks Unlimited will leverage its technical expertise in engineering, ecological assessment, and conservation planning to deliver these habitat improvements, contributing to the program's broader mission of protecting migratory bird populations and ecosystem resilience across North America.

Enhancement and restoration techniques include repairing vulnerable levees, plantings, marsh terrace creation, pump station installation, and ridge and marsh creation. This award was recommended by the north american wetlands conservation council and was approved by the migratory bird conservation commission.