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Better Wetlands

More than a dozen ideas to improve restored wetlands for wildlife and personal enjoyment.

Cover of Better Wetlands Publication, painting of a restored wetland

The opportunity
Making history with wetlands
How you can help
Wetland values
Regulate water levels
Native grass plantings
Waterfowl nesting structures
Food plots
Upland wildlife habitat
Native wildflowers
Songbird or bat houses
Tree plantings
Walkway
Observation blind
Nesting island
Logs, hibernation habitat
Sources of help