Project: Multiple
County: Multiple
By Peter Ziegler, Project Director:
Wondering what I have been up to in the habitat world? Periodically we post some project updates on our Facebook page which can help to keep you in the loop, but for a little more detail on what is in store for us this summer look no further than this summer project update!
I recently helped out Wisconsin Wetlands Association with a landowner workshop on helping landowners get info on managing and identify how to proceed with wetland restorations. This was a great workshop and if any come to your area, I’d suggest attending one.
This workshop held on June 13th trained more than 30 landowners in Door County how to learn about and care for their wetlands. (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Wetlands Association)
By late June in Wisconsin the grass is taller than me, the mosquitoes are buzzing and the hot and humid air is more prevalent. This is about the time I start to wonder what I’m doing out here, knee deep in water. Well, most surveys have been completed by this time and I can tell you we are on our way to a successful restoration season. As soon as nesting season for grassland birds finishes up, I will be heading to Portage County where WWA will be completing three projects, one after the other, all within a 3-mile radius of each other.
Then, if the water ever gets down to normal summer levels we will be in the New London and Pulaski areas for two additional projects. Also, I can’t forget
to mention, we will be doing some additional work with our partners who received funding at the Mequon Nature Preserve. If you have not yet seen this 300+ acre preserve, (WWA wetland restoration site at the Preserve pictured at left) plan to stop by, it’s always open and the water and every wetland you see on the landscape is a result of the work completed by WWA!
Come winter I should be in Fond du Lac and Manitowoc Counties for some cold weather projects. Don’t worry, it has not been all planning, this month we finished a small wetland and a 30 acre grassland restoration in Brown County. Located in an area with numerous wetlands this grassland will be a huge benefit for nesting and reproduction.