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New Wetland Habitat Projects in Illinois

by Kathy Andrews Wright |  August 3, 2020 |  Land
Many ducks and waterfowl forage in a wetland at sunset.

Wondering what new wetland habitat projects are under way in Illinois? Interested in waterfowl aerial surveys and other waterfowl research?

The Living with Wildlife Illinois team sat down with Randy Smith with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Aaron Yetter with the Illinois Natural History Survey, and Mike Sertle with Ducks Unlimited to talk about current waterfowl research and wetland conservation projects happening now in Illinois. Take a listen to this video excerpt from the Waterfowl and Wetland Q&A.

Take a listen to this video interview of three Illinois waterfowl biologists.

Kathy Andrews Wright retired from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources where she was editor of OutdoorIllinois magazine. She is currently the editor of OutdoorIllinois Journal.

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