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D U C K S U N L I M I T E D D U C K S U N L I M I T E D A Global Leader in Wetlands and Waterfowl Conservation

DUCKS UNLIMITED INC. (DU) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1937 BY FORWARD-MINDED CONSERVATIONISTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS OF

SHRINKING HABITAT AND DECREASING WATERFOWL POPULATIONS. TODAY, DU IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST PRIVATE WETLANDS AND

WATERFOWL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION, WITH MORE THAN A MILLION SUPPORTERS! DU WORKS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE

CLIENTS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SCIENCE-BASED, ECOLOGICALLY SOUND SOLUTIONS TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PROBLEMS.

THE DU MISSION: DUCKS UNLIMITED CONSERVES, RESTORES AND MANAGES WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICAN

WATERFOWL. THESE HABITATS ALSO BENEFIT OTHER WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE.

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G R E AT L A K E S/ AT L A N T I C R E G I O N A L O F F I C EG R E AT L A K E S/ AT L A N T I C R E G I O N A L O F F I C E

MANY OF THE CONTINENT’S MOST CRITICAL WETLANDS ARE FOUND IN THE GREAT LAKES/ATLANTIC REGION AND ALONG THE

ATLANTIC COAST, WHICH IS WHY DUCKS UNLIMITED OPENED ITS GREAT LAKES/ATLANTIC REGIONAL OFFICE (GLARO) IN 1998, IN

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. THE GLARO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT WETLANDS AND

WATERFOWL HABITATS IN 18 STATES—FROM WISCONSIN AND ILLINOIS, EAST TO VIRGINIA, AND NORTH TO MAINE.

WORKING WITH A VARIETY OF CLIENTS, FROM PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, CONSULTANTS, CORPORATIONS AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS,

TO STATE AND FEDERAL WILDLIFE AGENCIES, THE GLARO PRODUCES UNSURPASSED RESULTS THAT PROVIDE WILDLIFE HABITAT,

IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, MITIGATE FOR WETLAND LOSS AND GENERATE A FULL RANGE OF OTHER ECOLOGICAL GOODS AND SERVICES.

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S E R V I C E SS E R V I C E S

The GLARO staff includes more than 30 professionals with a diverse

mix of specialties to provide the following services and expertise:

• Wetland mitigation (1)

• Engineering concept and design (2)

• Conservation of wetland habitat (3)

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and analyses (4)

• Project accountability (5)

• Public Policy (6)

• Communications and graphic design (7)

• Research science and planning (8)

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C O N S E R V AT I O N O F C O N S E R V AT I O N O F

W E T L A N D H A B I TATW E T L A N D H A B I TAT

Ducks Unlimited biologists combine biological and administrative expertise in

the planning and delivery of on-the-ground habitat restoration projects. They are

skilled practitioners of applied science and are experienced in providing workable

solutions for almost every situation, resulting in successful habitat restoration,

enhancement, management and protection that will benefi t wildlife and people

now and in the future. DU biologists are knowledgeable about wetland and

waterfowl ecology, and they have an understanding of the habitat values provided

by diff erent types of wetlands and how those wetlands can meet the varying life

cycle needs of waterfowl and other wildlife, along with the other ecological goods

and services provided by wetlands.

R E S E A R C H S C I E N C ER E S E A R C H S C I E N C E

A N D P L A N N I N GA N D P L A N N I N G

Science-based applied research is an integral part of conservation planning,

but more importantly functions to identify information gaps and uncertainties

in program delivery. Subsequently, research is conducted to acquire the

necessary data to make informed decisions and enable the design of appropriate

conservation programs. DU research staff partner with university professionals,

Joint Ventures, state and federal agencies and other non-profi ts to conduct a

variety of large-scale research initiatives throughout the region.



P U B L I C P O L I C YP U B L I C P O L I C Y

Public policy staff work with DU’s Regional Offi ce in Washington D.C., members

of Congress and their staff and state legislatures to ensure sound conservation

policy advancing DU’s mission of wetlands and waterfowl conservation. In the

past few years, DU has worked with state legislators and other non-governmental

partners to promote wetland protection policies. DU’s strategy is to promote

voluntary, incentive-based solutions and encourage actions that directly benefi t

waterfowl and wetlands conservation. DU’s long history; membership in excess

of 600,000; presence in every state and science-based, balanced approach has

made Ducks Unlimited a respected presence in Washington, D.C., and in state

capitols across the country.

W E T L A N D M I T I G AT I O NW E T L A N D M I T I G AT I O N

DU has developed a specially designed bundled service line that provides

the resources and expertise necessary to restore degraded wetlands to high-

quality, functional habitat. These services include site identifi cation; wetland

delineation; topographic, hydrologic and natural resources surveys, drafting

and mitigation design; contracts and construction management; as-builts;

monitoring and evaluation and long-term protection and management. DU’s

database of potential wetland replacement sites, expertise in wetland habitat

conservation, effi ciency in contracting and delivery and respected reputation

in the conservation community provide a solid foundation for developing and

implementing successful mitigation plans.


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P R O J E C T A C C O U N TA B I L I T YP R O J E C T A C C O U N TA B I L I T Y

Ducks Unlimited has a team of professional employees dedicated to making sure

that fi scal tracking, project reporting, contract compliance and approved audits

are accomplished. DU works extensively with federal grants and contracts, and

has staff trained in managing federal agreements and experienced with OMB

uniform administrative requirements and cost principles. DU uses a tool called

CONSERV for tracking project progress and accounting practices, ensuring

maximum quality control.

G E O G R A P H I C I N F O R M AT I O NG E O G R A P H I C I N F O R M AT I O N

S Y S T E M S ( G I S )S Y S T E M S ( G I S )

GLARO GIS staff supports, facilitates and enables science-based conservation

planning and delivery through data development and warehousing, spatial

analysis and customized tools and models. Our staff is knowledgeable in many

aspects of GIS including: remote sensing techniques, geodatabase design and

development, programming, spatial modeling and cartographic design. GIS staff

have incorporated the results of our research into a Decision Support System

that helps guide our conservation planning process.



C O M M U N I C AT I O N S A N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N S A N D

G R A P H I C D E S I G NG R A P H I C D E S I G N

GLARO has a full-scale communications program designed to create awareness

of conservation activities and issues among key audiences and the general

public. This host of services is viewed as a valuable asset when partnering with

other organizations on media/public relations events and issues. The graphic

design and in-house printing of communication tools is also appealing to

partners when jointly promoting a program or event.

E N G I N E E R I N G C O N C E P T E N G I N E E R I N G C O N C E P T

A N D D E S I G NA N D D E S I G N

Ducks Unlimited engineering is respected for its expertise, innovation and

effi ciency when delivering all formally contracted restoration projects. Our

engineers work with our biological staff to provide cutting-edge engineering

services to assist with habitat-based project designs, enhancing and refi ning the

function and maintenance of wetlands and associated habitat. Our surveying

crews lend accuracy and effi ciency to engineering designs using state-of-the-art

GPS and Total Station equipment to develop detailed topographic surveys of

individual project sites. Our team of construction managers then obtains

permits, hires contractors and supervises on-site construction.

DU’s emphasis on construction management ensures that design

specifi cations are followed and that any issues that arise during

construction are addressed immediately.

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ATLANTIC COAST MANAGEMENT UNIT GREAT LAKES MANAGEMENT UNIT

Becky Humphries Director

Gildo M. Tori Director of Public Policy

Bernard Marczyk Government Aff airs Representative

John M. Coluccy, Ph.D. Director of Conservation Planning

Robb Macleod GIS Manager

Rob Paige GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist

Kristin Schrader Regional Communications Manager

Ryan P. Martin Graphic Designer

Michelle Burdick Project Coordinator

David Pell Contract Specialist, Real Estate/Wetland Mitigation

Christopher Theriot Manager of Conservation Programs

Peter C. Wyckoff , P.E., PWS Regional Engineer

Jenifer Christman Manager of Conservation, Lands

Dennis L. McDonough, P.E. Director of Conservation Services

Warren S. Weirich Manager of Conservation Services

David Alsobrooks Senior Engineering Specialist

Gregg H. Bachmann Senior Engineering Specialist

Brian Nicholson, P.E., CFM Regional Engineer

Jade A. Phillips Engineering Specialist

Brandon M. Simon Engineer

Russel H. Terry Director of Conservation Programs

Roy Kroll Manager of Conservation Programs

Jason R. Hill Manager of Conservation Programs

Dane Cramer Regional Biologist

Eric Schenck Regional Biologist

Michael R. Sertle Regional Biologist

Kurt Dyroff Director of Conservation Programs

Ray Whittemore Director of Conservation Programs

Kurt Anderson Regional Biologist

Craig Ferris Regional Biologist

K. Sarah Fleming Regional Biologist

DIREC TORDIREC TOR

PUBLIC POLIC YPUBLIC POLIC Y

RESE ARCHRESE ARCH

GEOGR APHIC INFORMATION GEOGR APHIC INFORMATION

SYS TEMS (GIS)SYS TEMS (GIS)

COMMUNIC ATIONSCOMMUNIC ATIONS

PROJEC T ACCOUNTABILIT YPROJEC T ACCOUNTABILIT Y

MITIGATION/L ANDSMITIGATION/L ANDS

ENGINEERINGENGINEERING

CONCEP T & DESIGNCONCEP T & DESIGN

CONSERVATION OFCONSERVATION OF

WETL AND HABITATWETL AND HABITAT

David Brakhage Director of Conservation Programs


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DAVID ALSOBROOKS DAVID ALSOBROOKS Senior Engineering Specialist

EDUCATIONArchitectural Construction Technology; Henry Ford Community College

AFFILIATIONSState of Michigan Residential Builders’ and M & A Contractors’s Board Residential

Builder License

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Alsobrooks is responsible for the preparation of construction plans for wetland

restoration using Land Development Desktop, along with the accompanying civil and

survey software. He prepares topographical surveys from fi eld survey data and provides

earthwork computations for construction costs estimation. He is also responsible for

computerized information to facilitate staking by survey crews. Mr. Alsobrooks has 21

years of experience in the civil engineering and survey fi eld.

GREGG H. BACHMAN GREGG H. BACHMAN Senior Engineering Specialist

EDUCATIONDistance Education Land Surveying Program; Michigan Technological University

AFFILIATIONSMichigan Society of Professional Surveyors—associate member

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Bachman is in charge of topographic surveying and construction staking for wetland

restoration projects. He is involved with the pre-survey planning, data collection and

development of the fi nal topographic survey drawings. Mr. Bachman provides horizontal

and vertical control for topographic mapping and project construction, utilizing GPS

equipment and conventional survey equipment. Mr. Bachman develops stakeout plans

from the engineers’s plans to provide staking in the fi eld for construction of the wetland

restoration project. Mr. Bachman is also involved in all aspects of the engineering

department regarding the delivery of wetland restoration projects, including bid

preparation, construction plan review, on-site construction inspection and construction

management.

KURT A . ANDERSON KURT A . ANDERSON Regional Biologist (DE/NJ/PA)

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife; Michigan State University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Anderson is responsible for the development, administration and delivery of

conservation programs in Delaware and New Jersey. This includes preliminary

reconnaissance of potential projects, consultations with private landowners and other

partners, preparation of agreements and management plans and the coordination and

implementation of coastal and inland wetland restoration and land protection activities.

Mr. Anderson also works with volunteers and fund-raising staff , and disseminates

information on DU programs to private individuals and state and federal agencies

EXPERTISEMr. Anderson has provided technical assistance to landowners interested in U.S.

Farm Bill programs and has aided in the development of Michigan’s Revised Wolf

Management Plan. Additionally, Mr. Anderson has facilitated white-tailed deer focus

group meetings and has worked on waterfowl nesting ecology in the Prairie Pothole

Region of North Dakota.

DAVID H. BR AKHAGE DAVID H. BR AKHAGE Director of Conservation Programs

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Wildlife Ecology and Management; University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Forestry and Wildlife; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

AWARDSNational Wetlands Conservation Award winner, 2003

AFFILIATIONSThe Wildlife Society—member since 1981, Upper Mississippi/Great Lakes region Joint

Venture Management Board

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Brakhage managed conservation programs in the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi

River, including the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. His primary

emphasis now is on developing foundation support for programs that eff ect Ducks

Unlimited’s mission of conserving waterfowl and wetlands. His other responsibilities

include advocacy, volunteer and partner relations, and providing staff support to the North

American Wetlands Conservation Council.

EXPERTISEMr. Brakhage’s expertise includes wetland and waterfowl ecology; potential project

evaluation; waterfowl habitat management; securing and administering federal grants

and cooperative conservation at local, regional and national levels. Before joining DU, Mr.

Brakhage worked 13 years for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.



MICHELLE BURDICK MICHELLE BURDICK Project Coordinator

EDUCATIONBachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Eastern Michigan University

Management Concepts Grants Management Certifi cate

RESPONSIBILITIESMs. Burdick is the project coordinator for the Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Offi ce.

Her specifi c duties include budget management and grant administration. Ms. Burdick

assists management staff to ensure accurate budget projections, tracks funding

availability for all projects and does budget training of new employees. She is also

responsible for all of the invoicing and data entry for the regional offi ce.

JOHN M. COLUCC Y, PH.D. JOHN M. COLUCC Y, PH.D. Director of Conservation Planning

EDUCATIONDoctor of Philosophy, Wildlife Ecology; University of Missouri

Master of Science, Wildlife Ecology; University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Ecology; University of Wisconsin

AFFILIATIONSThe Wildlife Society; Upper Mississippi River Great Lakes Joint Venture Science

Technical Committee; Black Duck Joint Venture Science Technical Committee; Atlantic

Coast Joint Venture Science Technical Committee; Mississippi Flyway Council Technical

Section Giant Canada Goose Committee

RESPONSIBILITIESJohn M. Coluccy oversees research and planning eff orts, and assists with designing,

funding and implementing landscape-level research with the objective of refi ning habitat

programs within an adaptive management framework.

EXPERTISEDr. Coluccy has experience with a variety of research issues related to wetlands and

breeding, migrating and wintering waterfowl across a broad geographic range. He

also has extensive experience with on-the-ground habitat delivery, from directing

conservation programs in Wisconsin, Indiana and southwest Michigan.

JENIFER CHRISTMAN JENIFER CHRISTMAN Manager of Conservation Programs, Lands

EDUCATIONMaster of Environmental Management, Water Resources and Environmental

Chemistry; Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management; University of Nevada, Reno

AWARDSHoward Hughes Research Scholar, Western Society of Naturalists Honorarium

RESPONSIBILITIESMs. Christman manages GLARO’s regional land conservation strategy, including

conservation easements, fee-title acquisitions, land donations, trade lands. She trains

and coordinates fi eld staff relative to conservation easement and land transaction

procedures and leads the team that develops and implements a comprehensive lands

initiative to maximize conservation benefi ts for wetlands and wildlife and generate

revenue for regional conservation priorities.

EXPERTISEMs. Christman has extensive natural resource management experience including

conservation land transactions, watershed management issues and demonstrated

success in designing and implementing award-winning conservation partnerships..

DANE CR AMER DANE CR AMER Regional Biologist, Saginaw Bay & Lake Erie Watersheds, MI

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Wildlife Ecology; University of Delaware

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Science; Pennsylvania State University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Cramer is responsible for the development, delivery and administration of

conservation programs in the Saginaw Bay and Lake Erie watersheds. This includes

identifying potential projects, developing partnerships, coordination of permits

and agreements, and budget management. Additionally, Mr. Cramer works closely

with individuals and public/private entities to secure funding to implement wetland

protection, restoration and enhancement projects throughout Michigan.

EXPERTISEMr. Cramer has worked with a variety of wildlife species in environments reaching from

the Mississippi delta in northwest Mississippi to the sub-arctic tundra of northern

Québec. His previous work in academia and at the state agency level has focused

primarily on research and monitoring eff orts pertaining to waterfowl use of Atlantic

coastal marshes during various periods in their annual cycle.



KURT W. DYROFF KURT W. DYROFF Director of Conservation Programs

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Minor in Environmental Engineering;

Pennsylvania State University

AFFILIATIONSEngineer in Training, State of Pennsylvania; American Society of Civil Engineers

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Dyroff manages Ducks Unlimited’s conservation programs in the North and

Mid-Atlantic states including supervising all biologists and some engineering staff that

work in these states. Mr. Dyroff delivers an annual budget of $3 million, aff ecting more

than 6,500 acres of waterfowl habitat per year. His responsibilities include program and

partner development; habitat delivery; budget management; conservation planning;

major gifts fundraising; communications and managing staff , volunteer and partner

relations.

K. SARAH FLEMING K. SARAH FLEMING Regional Biologist (New York)

EDUCATIONMaster in Wildlife Science, Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University of Western Ontario

AFFILIATIONS

The Wildlife Society, National Wildlife Turkey Federation, The Nature Conservancy

RESPONSIBILITIESMs. Fleming is responsible for the development, delivery and administration of conservation

programs in New York. This includes prospecting of potential projects, collaboration with

landowners and partners, project design and management, and coordination of agreements,

permits, and management plans. Additionally, Ms. Fleming works closely with individuals

and entities to secure funding for future protection, restoration and enhancement of

wetlands and associated habitats.

EXPERTISEFleming has worked with USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, Maine

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Connecticut Department of Environmental

Protection, Long Point Waterfowl, and Bird Studies Canada. Her experiences include

monitoring and sampling wetland habitat, passerine, waterbirds, and waterfowl surveys,

delivery of management strategies for wetlands restoration and management, water

quality testing, and passerine and waterfowl banding.

CR AIG R. FERRIS, PH.D. CR AIG R. FERRIS, PH.D. Regional Biologist (New England)

EDUCATIONDoctor of Philosophy, Wildlife Biology, University of Maine

Master of Science, Wildlife Biology, West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology, Cornell University

RESPONSIBILITIESDr. Ferris has delivered conservation programs in New England and has been a Regional

Director, managing grassroots eff orts, as well. Currently his primary emphasis is on

developing fi nancial support for programs that eff ect Ducks Unlimited’s mission

of conserving waterfowl and wetlands. His other responsibilities include grant and

proposal writing, advocacy, volunteer and partner relations.

EXPERTISEDr. Ferris draws upon his previous experience of more than 15 years as an environmental

consultant, specializing in wetland studies, impact assessment, permitting and design

of wetland mitigation and enhancement programs, as well as his thirteen years of

experience in fund-raising for Ducks Unlimited conservation programs.

JASON D. HILL JASON D. HILL Manager of Conservation Programs

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife; Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife; Michigan State University

AFFILIATIONSSociety of Wetland Scientists; The Wildlife Society

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Hill is responsible for all conservation programs in Wisconsin, including wetland

restoration and associated upland habitat delivery, land and easement acquisition

and technical assistance. Mr. Hill is also a project coordinator in various DU priority

areas across the Great Lakes states, including small wetland design and permitting,

construction management and native prairie establishment. Additional responsibilities

include management of biological staff responsible for Illinois, Indiana and western

Michigan conservation programs, project planning and management, initiative fund

raising and volunteer and conservation partner relations.



BECK Y HUMPHRIES BECK Y HUMPHRIES Director

EDUCATIONHonorary Doctor of Public Science, Central Michigan University

MBA Coursework, University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management, Michigan State University

AFFILIATIONSAssociation of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Midwest Association of Fish and

Wildlife Agencies, National Flyway Council, National Fish and Wildlife Health Steering

Committee, Great Lakes Fisheries Trust, Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board,

Boone and Crockett Professional Member, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Board

RESPONSIBILITIESMs. Humphries provides oversight for all conservation operations, including

administration, project delivery, planning, research, public policy and budgeting. She is

responsible for the supervision of 34 full time staff and a budget of $14 million budget. She

worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and then joined the Michigan Department of

Natural Resources in 1978. She held positions as a habitat biologist, a managed waterfowl

area biologist, district wildlife supervisor, acting Resource Management Deputy, Wildlife

Division Chief and eventually served as Director of the Department of Natural Resources

and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Ms. Humphries was also

active in Regional and National Associations and served as VP of the Association of Fish

and Wildlife Agencies. Ms. Humphries joined Ducks Unlimited in January 2011.

ROBB MACLEOD ROBB MACLEOD GIS Manager

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Natural Resources (GIS and Remote Sensing);

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science, Forestry; Michigan State University

AFFILIATIONSAmerican Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing;

Society of American Foresters

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Macleod oversees all GIS activities. He works closely with the region’s conservation

planner and regional biologists to perform spatial analayses for targeting conservation

eff orts and planning restoration activities.

EXPERTISEMr. Macleod has classifi ed and assessed the accuracy of more than 20 million acres

using satellite and airborne multispectral and hyperspectral imagery, and performed

fi eld data collection for the classifi cation of remotely sensed data. He has worked on

developing spatial databases and the Internet-based Decision Support Systems for

conservation planning in the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay watersheds.

ROY KROLL ROY KROLL Conservation Programs Manager (SW Lake Erie and Ohio Programs)

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Natural Resources and Wildlife Management; Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Wildlife Management; Ohio State University

AFFILIATIONSCertifi ed Wildlife Biologist; The Wildlife Society - member since 1976

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Kroll directs the Southwest Lake Erie Land Protection Strategy, which protects

existing wetlands and adjacent agricultural property within the coastal zone of Lake Erie

in Ohio and Michigan by use of conservation easements, fee-title acquisitions, wetland

restorations and other land protection measures. Mr. Kroll is also responsible for the

delivery of DU conservation programs in Ohio. He acts as project manager, overseeing

partnership and project development, budgeting, coordination with engineering staff ,

development of funding proposals, and administration of grant funds

EXPERTISEMr. Kroll has directed on-site research and educational programs, and private land

conservation eff orts. He has experience in wetland design, restoration, and invasive

species control and has authored several peer-reviewed publications on wetland

management and historical trends in Lake Erie coastal marshes.

BERNIE MARCZYK BERNIE MARCZYK Governmental Aff airs Representative

EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, Politics; Princeton University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Marczyk is responsible for public policy eff orts in the Chesapeake and Delaware

Bay watersheds. He works with relevant federal and state agencies to advance public

policy that increases the acres of wetlands and waterfowl habitat conserved in these

watersheds.

EXPERTISEMr. Marczyk has served at both the federal and state levels of government spending 6

years as a senior staff er for former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich while he was a

member of the US House of Representatives and Governor. Mr. Marczyk also worked

at the US Department of Agriculture before joining the Ducks Unlimited Governmental

Aff airs Offi ce in 2008.



RYAN P. MARTIN RYAN P. MARTIN Graphic Designer

EDUCATIONBachelor of Art, Graphic Design; Saginaw Valley State University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Martin handles the design and production of the communications and marketing

materials produced by the Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Offi ce, including; annual

conservation reports for the 21 GLARO states, posters, brochures, postcards, tradeshow

displays and tabletops, as well as a variety of invitations and materials for DU events

throughout the region. Mr. Martin also works remotely for the Southern Regional Offi ce,

handling their graphic design needs.

EXPERTISEAdobe Creative Suite design software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

BRIAN NICHOLSON, P.E., CFM BRIAN NICHOLSON, P.E., CFM Regional Engineer

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Civil Engineering; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

AFFILIATIONSRegistered Professional Engineer in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan;

Certifi ed Floodplain Manager, Association of State Floodplain Managers

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Nicholson serves as the primary engineer for Illinois and Wisconsin. His duties

include all aspects of engineering, including survey, design, bidding, construction

staking, construction management and working with project partners on other

engineering needs that may arise.

EXPERTISEMr. Nicholson has worked as a civil engineer for the City of Peoria, IL, working in

permitting for erosion, sediment and storm-water control and serving as resident

engineer for municipal construction projects involving construction and reconstruction

of roads, sidewalks, traffi c signals, ornamental streetlights, retaining walls and sewers.

His construction project budgets ranged from $250,000 to over

$1 million, often with projects running concurrently.

DENNIS L . MCDONOUGH, P.E.DENNIS L . MCDONOUGH, P.E. Director of Conservation Services

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Civil Engineering; Montana State University

AFFILIATIONSRegistered Professional Engineer in the states of DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ,

NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT and WI

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. McDonough serves as the primary engineer for Michigan, Ohio and Indiana,

and is responsible for the design of specialty restoration projects throughout the

Great Lakes/Atlantic Region. He also coordinates engineering services for project

delivery. His innovative ideas and techniques, along with his effi cient project

deliveries, have positioned Ducks Unlimited as a leader in the fi eld of engineering.

Additional responsibilities include the supervision of project coordinators, manager of

conservation services and regional conservation budget oversight.

EXPERTISEOver the past 20 years, Mr. McDonough has designed wetland restoration projects for

Ducks Unlimited throughout the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

ROB PAIGE ROB PAIGE GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Biology (Natural Resources)/English; Central Michigan University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Paige utilizes ArcGIS, ArcView and Erdas Imagine to perform various GIS/remote

sensing tasks. He conducts searches to acquire data from diff erent sources or creates

the necessary data layers. Mr. Paige also performs spatial and spectral analyses, and

provides the results in the form of maps, digital data with metadata or as layers on an

Internet mapping site.

EXPERTISE• ArcGIS/ArcView cartography

• Erdas Imagine image classifi cation, rectifi cation and transformation

• Data layer creation, organization and manipulation

• IT profi ciency



DAVID PELL DAVID PELL Contract Specialist, Real Estate/Wetland Mitigation

EDUCATIONBachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Western Michigan University

Juris Doctor, Salmon P. Chase College of Law; Northern Kentucky University

AFFILIATIONSState Bar of Michigan

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Pell is responsible for assisting regional staff in developing, negotiating and

executing agreements. He is responsible for drafting contracts, reviewing and editing

deeds and other real-estate instruments for wetland mitigation and land protection

projects. He coordinates with legal, contract and accounting departments to ensure

contract execution and payment. He develops, compiles and maintains project fi les and

supporting information, and oversees record management and staff compliance for

wetland mitigation and land protection projects. He is also responsible for all contract

solicitation, awards and payments throughout the region.

EXPERTISEMr. Pell ran his own private law practice specializing in Estate Planning for three years.

Prior to that, he spent seven years as a corporate attorney for a public utility company

focusing on the drafting and negotiating of real estate contracts, easements, deeds and

various other agreements.

ERIC W. SCHENCK ERIC W. SCHENCK Regional Biologist (Illinois)

EDUCATIONMaster of Forest Science; Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Management; University of Idaho

AFFILIATIONSThe Wildlife Society, Certifi ed Wildlife Biologist;

Society of American Foresters, Certifi ed Forester

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Schenck is responsible for wetland and waterfowl habitat conservation projects in

Illinois. He has successfully delivered numerous projects in partnership with the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation

Service, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Forest Preserve Districts, Soil and Water

Conservation Districts, corporations and private landowners.

EXPERTISEMr. Schenck can assist public and private land partners in a variety of habitat projects

involving wetlands, bottomland forests and native grasses. He is familiar with numerous

fi nancial assistance programs available in Illinois and he works closely with landowners

needing funding support for their projects.

JADE A . PHILLIPS JADE A . PHILLIPS Engineering Specialist

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Wildlife Resource Management; West Virginia University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Phillips is involved with the engineering department delivering conservation services

throughout the Mid-Atlantic region by surveying wetland restoration sites, on-site

construction inspection and construction management. Mr. Phillips brings with him

11 years experience as an engineering technician with the Maryland Department of

Agriculture. While with the Department of Agriculture he was responsible for the survey,

design, layout and construction management of projects benefi cial to agriculture and

wildlife.

KRISTIN SCHR ADER KRISTIN SCHR ADER Regional Communications Manager

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Anthropology, Eastern Michigan University

AFFILIATIONSNew England Outdoor Writers Association, Association of Conservation Information,

Association of Great Lakes Outdoors Writers

RESPONSIBILITIESMs. Schrader comes from a marketing and advertising background, and has found

that forming relationships is the best way to share a message. She most recently was

employed in the building industry where she worked as a marketing director, served on

several association boards and as a communication liaison for property-related issues.

Prior to that Ms. Schrader was an account representative for an advertising agency.



MICHAEL R . SERTLE MICHAEL R . SERTLE Regional Biologist (Indiana & Southwest Michigan)

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Wildlife Management; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Science, Zoology; Western Illinois University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Sertle is responsible for the coordination and delivery of private and public

wetland enhancement and restoration projects throughout the state of Indiana and

the southwestern portion of Michigan. He is further responsible for the coordination

of landowners, engineering staff , contractors and permitting agencies. Additional

responsibilities of this position include the evaluation of completed projects,

development of funding proposals and composition of reports.

EXPERTISEMr. Sertle has accumulated a wide variety of work experience in the states of Illinois,

North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa. His area of expertise is

waterfowl and wetland management, specifi cally the nesting ecology of giant Canada

geese. He has additional expertise in the nesting ecology and behavior of federally

threatened and endangered piping plovers and interior least terns.

RUSSEL H. TERRY RUSSEL H. TERRY Director of Conservation Programs

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Range and Wildlife Management;

Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Management;

Lake Superior State University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Terry provides leadership and strategic oversight of Ducks Unlimited’s conservation

programs in the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Illinois,

including supervising all biologists and some engineering staff that work in these states.

Mr. Terry manages an annual conservation budget in excess of $4 million and is active in

partner and volunteer relations, fund raising and strategic planning.

BR ANDON M. SIMON BR ANDON M. SIMON Engineer

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Civil Engineering; Michigan State University

Minor of Mathematics; Michigan State University

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Simon is responsible for work throughout the 18 state Great Lakes Atlantic Region.

He performs surveys, CAD work, on-site inspection and construction management.

Mr. Simons educational background was centered around geo-technical engineering,

foundations and retention system design. Brandon’s experience compliments Ducks

Unlimited’s ability to provide innovative wetland restorations in all areas but especially

those with poor site conditions.

CHRISTOPHER THERIOTCHRISTOPHER THERIOT Manager of Conservation Programs

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Environmental Policy and Planning, University of Michigan

Master of Public Policy, University of Chicago

Bachelor of Art, Colgate University

AFFILIATIONSWorld Resources Institute - Business and Ecosystem Services Group

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Theriot oversees the strategic direction and program management of GLARO’s

wetland mitigation program. In this role, he manages relationships with key federal

agencies (Army Corps, USFWS, and USEPA), and works with clients and consulting

fi rms to deliver mitigation solutions. Additionally, he assists with coordination of DU’s

nationwide mitigation program and contributes to DU’s overall eco-asset strategy

EXPERTISEWith more than 15 years experience working on environmental, business & policy issues,

Mr. Theriot has considerable experience launching and managing program initiatives in

the public and private sector. He has consulted and worked directly on ecosystem and

payment for environmental services nationally and internationally. Skills and training

include fi nancial analysis, budgeting, strategy development, and communications.

Additionally, he has training in facilitation and negotiation.



GILDO M. TORIGILDO M. TORI Director of Public Policy

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Zoology, Wildlife Ecology and Toxicology;

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology and Management; Michigan State University

AFFILIATIONSThe Wildlife Society; Certifi ed Wildlife Biologist; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Wetlands Delineation Certifi cation

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Tori is responsible for public policy actions, including national issues such as the

Farm Bill, North American Wetlands Conservation Act, wetland policy and waterfowl

legislative issues. He also leads GLARO’s Public Policy Team and coordinates regional

legislative issues that deal with Ducks Unlimited’s mission of conserving waterfowl and

wetlands, including Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay conservation coalitions.

Mr. Tori also serves as a liaison to federal and state agencies, including those states that

participate in DU’s State Grant Program, which directs conservation dollars to Ducks

Unlimited Canada for habitat conservation.

R AY E. WHIT TEMORE R AY E. WHIT TEMORE Director of Conservation Programs, Atlantic Region

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology and Management; Cornell University

AFFILIATIONSMember of NH Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership Advisory Board; ME

Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership Advisory Board; Atlantic Coast Joint

Venture Management Board; ME Wetlands Coalition Partnership State Advisory

Committee

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Whittemore is responsible for delivering conservation programs throughout New

England, and developing GLARO programs in the Lake Champlain corridor in particular.

He is responsible for coordinating all aspects of project development and completion,

from the initial planning stages through project development, preparation of funding

proposals, administration of grants and budgets, design, contracting, monitoring and

preparation of project documentation and reports. His expertise includes wetland and

waterfowl habitat management. He has held biological positions with state, federal

and private agencies, and his long-time relationships in the region contribute to the

advancement of Duck’s Unlimited’s mission.

WARREN S. WEIRICH WARREN S. WEIRICH Manager of Conservation Services

EDUCATIONMechanical Engineering; Owens Community College

AFFILIATIONSAmerican Concrete Institute—Certifi ed Testing Technician #143337;

Michigan Concrete Association—Certifi ed Testing Technician

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Weirich oversees multiple aspects of regional or national conservation service

functions, such as project coordination, engineering, information systems, budgets,

contract compliance and new product design. Mr. Weirich also supervises engineering

staff associated with project delivery.

PETER C . W YCKOFF P.E., PWSPETER C . W YCKOFF P.E., PWS Regional Engineer

EDUCATIONMaster of Science, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering; Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering; Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife; Michigan State University

AFFILIATIONSProfessional Engineer, State of Michigan; National Society of Professional Engineers;

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers; The American Society of Agricultural and

Biological Engineers; Aquacultural Engineering Society

RESPONSIBILITIESMr. Wyckoff delivers conservation services throughout the Great Lakes region, including

wetland delineations, topographic surveys of possible restoration sites, performing

engineering design requirements for wetland restoration projects, computer-aided

drafting and construction management. Mr. Wyckoff ’s technical skills include wetland

delineations, GPS surveys, AutoDesk Land Desktop, HydroCAD modeling, natural

stream channel design, hydraulic engineering design and engineering design of

aquaponics systems.

SERVICES STAFF ■ PROJECTS PARTNERS


Chapter

3 PROJECT SAMPLESPROJECT SAMPLES



W E T L A N D R E S T O R AT I O NW E T L A N D R E S T O R AT I O N from Dream to Reality

WETLANDS REPRESENT SOME OF NATURE’S MOST PRODUCTIVE AND BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE ECOSYSTEMS ON EARTH. UNIQUE COMMUNITIES

OF PLANTS ADAPTED TO WET ENVIRONMENTS PROVIDE CRITICAL HABITATS FOR THOUSANDS OF SPECIES OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AND NUMEROUS

BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE. MORE THAN HALF OF NORTH AMERICA’S WETLANDS HAVE BEEN LOST. AS THE WORLD LEADER IN WETLANDS CONSERVATION,

DU ACKNOWLEDGES THE CHALLENGE THAT LIES IN REVERSING THIS TREND AND IS COMMITTED TO APPLYING STATE-OF-THE-ART MECHANISMS

TO PROTECT REMAINING WETLANDS AND TO RESTORE THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED AND DEGRADED. ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU

WILL FIND PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS WHICH ARE EXAMPLES OF THE TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE DU EMPLOYS TO ACCOMPLISH

ITS MISSION AND TO PROVIDE A FUTURE FOR WATERFOWL, OTHER WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE THAT DEPEND ON THESE VALUABLE RESOURCES.



B I G M A R S H L A K EB I G M A R S H L A K EBig Marsh Lake Wetland Restoration, Michigan

Ducks Unlimited, in collaboration with a multitude of conservation partners and with North American Wetlands Conservation Act funding, restored 200 acres of emergent

wetland and hemi-marsh habitat by replacing a water control structure and repairing the existing levee. The project was completed in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of

Battle Creek’s Big Marsh Lake property and Michigan Audubon Society’s Baker Sanctuary. The previous water control structure had fallen into disrepair and the wetland had not

been actively managed for over 30 years, resulting in lowered wetland productivity and markedly decreased migratory bird use. The new water control structure allows for both

active wetland management and fi sh passage. The innovative water control structure design conceived by DU’s engineering staff provides fi sh passage through the structure

during any stage of drawdown. With a system of interior fi sh ladders arranged in a switch-back formation and multiple exterior stop-log bays, fi sh can travel up or downstream

through the structure when the wetland is either at full capacity or during complete drawdown. The wetland itself is managed specifi cally for waterfowl and sandhill crane nesting

and migration. In less than of year from completion, the rejuvenated emergent wetland witnessed the largest concentration of greater sandhill cranes ever recorded at Baker

Sanctuary, an immediate increase in waterfowl usage, and consistent fi sh movement. This wetland restoration with its innovate design is just one example of the dedication that

DU has to overcoming project obstacles in order to see the full conservation of our valuable wetlands.



I L L I N O I S L A N D S P R O G R A MI L L I N O I S L A N D S P R O G R A MIllinois

For the past 10 years, Ducks Unlimited has had an active land program underway

in Illinois that has protected more than 3,000 acres of wetland habitat through fee-

title purchase or permanent conservation easement. DU’s unique understanding of

waterfowl migration patterns, wetland habitat potential and local real estate markets

has resulted in premiere land deals that are cost conscious and results focused. DU

specializes in acquiring lands for conservation partners and in “turn key” projects

that also involve wetland or habitat restoration. Ducks Unlimited’s team of land

specialists and biologists has experience in all aspects of negotiating purchase,

due diligence, and real estate closings as well as in delivering top rated habitat

restoration projects on newly acquired parcels. In some cases, DU also is able to

serve as a temporary custodian of property prior to re-sale or transfer of title. In that

capacity, DU works with tenant farmers, foresters and contractors to manage and

maintain property during transitions of ownership. Ducks Unlimited also works with

landowners wishing to protect their property with conservation easements. Often,

this results in a long-term commitment by DU to serve as the easement steward

responsible for monitoring and protection of wetland habitat, functions and values

in perpetuity.

B R A N C H E A UB R A N C H E A UCoastal Wetland Restoration, Michigan

Ducks Unlimited (DU) partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

(USFWS), Waterfowl USA, the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance,

Michigan Duck Hunters Association, Metropolitan Aff airs Coalition, DTE,

and the North American Wetlands Conservation Council to restore 67

acres of critical coastal wetland habitat along western Lake Erie in Monroe

County. The Brancheau property previously was in agricultural production

but was restored to coastal wetlands in two adjacent units (45 acres and

22 acres) that will be managed by the USFWS as part of the Detroit River

International Wildlife Refuge. DU staff provided the topographic survey,

engineering design, bidding, contracting and construction management

services for this showcase project. In 2010 DU and the USFWS intend to

co-host a dedication of this impressive project.



G R E AT C Y P R E S S S W A M PG R E AT C Y P R E S S S W A M PWetland Restoration, Sussex County, Delaware

The Great Cypress Swamp is located in the southernmost portion of Sussex County, Delaware. Blanketing over 13,000 acres, it is the largest remaining tract of contiguous

forest on the Delmarva Peninsula and is one of its most unique wetland resources. Sadly, while portions of the Great Cypress Swamp are still partially inundated during wet

years, its natural hydrology has been dramatically altered. A vast network of drainage ditches excavated to accommodate agriculture and timber harvest have disrupted complex

drainage patterns and diminished both the extent and ecological function of the area. Several years’ worth of concerted eff ort culminated in the 2009 restoration of 426 acres

in the Great Cypress Swamp. Delaware Wild Lands (DWL), which owns and manages over 11,000 acres there, joined forces with Ducks Unlimited (DU), U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service Delaware Bay Estuary Project and Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Center for the Inland Bays, and others to strategically install six water control structures and fi ve ditch

plugs aimed at retaining outfl ow and lengthening the hydroperiod, thus eff ectively rewetting vast portions of the Great Cypress Swamp.DWL and others planted more than

33,000 Atlantic white cedars, which have declined signifi cantly and are identifi ed as a “Habitat of Conservation Concern” in the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan. Furthermore,

DU spearheaded submission of a North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant in 2009 which proposes a similar restoration on an adjacent 343 acres. With

support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Center for the Inland Bays, and others, DU and DWL are committed to the long-term restoration of the Great Cypress Swamp

to improve water quality and wildlife habitat.



W E S T C R E E K P R O P E R T YW E S T C R E E K P R O P E R T YVirginia

One hundred acres of fl oodplain wetlands along Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland

and Henrico counties is now protected by a Ducks Unlimited conservation

easement. Preserving the West Creek property in perpetuity will maintain its

valuable undeveloped state for numerous waterfowl and other wildlife species.

This is biologically important not only from a water quality perspective, but as

wetland habitat. While greater Richmond continues to expand, the West Creek

property will serve as an increasingly important urban refuge for the local, winter-

ing and migrating waterfowl along the James River. Visitors commonly seen on

the easement property include American black ducks, mallards, green-winged

teal, ring-necked ducks, wood ducks and Canada geese. With dense stands of

vegetation along the creek, local nesting ducks depend on the area during that

crucial breeding period. DU currently holds nearly 2,800 acres in conservation

easements throughout the state of Virginia. As the landscape becomes increas-

ingly fragmented and wetlands are lost, the need to protect the highest-quality

habitats will become progressively more important.

4 8 1 - M I T I G AT I O N P R O J E C T4 8 1 - M I T I G AT I O N P R O J E C TNew York

The 481 Mitigation Project in the city of North Syracuse is one of the fi rst mitiga-

tion projects that DU has developed in New York. Once the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (USACE) determined the mitigation requirements, DU worked with

the mitigant and landowner to develop a mitigation plan that would meet USACE

permit conditions and replace wetland functions. This project has utilized DU’s

full scope of services: site identifi cation, survey, design, contracting, construction

oversight, project management and monitoring. The goal of the 481 Mitiga-

tion Project is to establish 10 acres of palustrine emergent marsh immediately

adjacent to a state wildlife management area. This wetland will replace impor-

tant watershed functions including wildlife habitat, reduced fragmentation and

water quality protection. Restoration activities include the removal and control of

Phragmites australis in a 30-acre basin. Topsoil was imported and spread within

the basin to provide an organic medium for establishing native wetland vegeta-

tion and a grassland buff er. DU will monitor the site for 10 years and provide a

long-term management plan.



B L A C K D U C K S AT E L L I T E R A D I O S T U D YB L A C K D U C K S AT E L L I T E R A D I O S T U D YMississippi & Atlantic Flyways

The purpose of this study was to document the migration ecology of American black ducks in eastern North America to assist managers in refi ning habitat

conservation programs and developing biologically based habitat objectives. Our objectives were to identify: (1) migration routes, estimate migration chronology, and

describe seasonal variation among black ducks from diff erent latitudes, longitudes, and wintering areas, and (2) key stopovers, estimate habitat use and availability,

and describe seasonal variation among black ducks from diff erent latitudes, longitudes, and wintering areas. During the winters of 2008 and 2009, 68 black duck

hens were bait-trapped and fi tted with GPS solar-powered satellite radio transmitters in OH,

NY, NJ, DE and VA. Transmitters were programmed to obtain 6 GPS location fi xes daily and

hen movements were monitored using the ARGOS satellite tracking system. Once completed

this study will facilitate the identifi cation of important wintering, staging and breeding areas for

targeting conservation eff orts and the development of biologically based habitat objectives for

black ducks in the Mississippi and Atlantic Flyways.



R Y E T O W N S H I PR Y E T O W N S H I PResource Planning Tool, New Hampshire

In 2004, Ducks Unlimited began the development of a GIS-based interactive

planning tool for salt marsh restorations in the Township of Rye, New Hamp-

shire. Rye has been very progressive in addressing past degradation of salt marsh

communities and has removed most of the tidal restrictions that occur there to

allow natural tidal fl ushing to return. Also, hydrologic restoration to marsh sur-

faces has been completed to increase fi sh habitat where it has been drained, and

to provide habitat for predatory fi sh that eat mosquito larvae, thus decreasing

mosquito populations. The New Hampshire coastal program, Department of En-

vironmental Services funded the project. DU staff worked directly with the town’s

Mosquito and Wetland Management Commission to develop the tool, based on

known project areas and estuaries (Figure 1). With this historical information, DU

staff captured data in shape fi les and assembled them into an interactive Web-

based format that would facilitate the identifi cation and prioritization of target

areas easily and effi ciently.

N W IN W INational Wetlands Inventory, Great Lakes

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) National Wetlands Inventory (NWI)

has been used for many modeling and planning activities because it covers a

large area and uses a consistent classifi cation. However, much of this inventory

is 20 to 30 years old and some of the data for the Great Lakes is still in hardcopy

format. The usefulness of the NWI data has been diminished due to its age,

availability, and the FWS’s limited resources for updating the NWI. Therefore,

the GLARO GIS staff is currently working with the FWS and a consortium of

public and non-profi t organizations to update and track the wetland changes in

the Great Lakes states. A database

scheme has been developed that

allows the users to identify current

wetlands as well as track the changes

of individual wetlands. The updated

NWI data will be used by many

diff erent agencies and organizations

for modeling and planning eff orts.

SERVICES STAFF PROJECTS ■ PARTNERS


American Bird Conservancy (ABC)

Atlantic Coast Joint Venture (ACJV)

Audubon Society

Bella Vista Group Inc.

Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV)

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Clover Construction Management Inc.

Corporate Wetland Restoration Partnership

(CWRP)

County Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Delaware Department of Natural Resources

and Environmental Control (DNREC)

Dolomite Group

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Maryland

Empire State Pipeline

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission

(GLIFWC)

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

(IL DNR)

Illinois Natural History Survey

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

(IN DNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife

John Deere

Lake County Parks and Recreation Indiana

Land Trust Alliance (LTA)

Maryland’s Coastal Zone Management program

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

(MD DNR)

Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT)

Maine Division of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA)

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

(MDEQ)

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

(MI DNR)

Michigan State University

Millennium Pipeline Company LLC

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA)

Natural Heritage Land Trust, Wisconsin

New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection (NJDEP)

New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection, Division of Land Use Regulation;

Freshwater Mitigation Council

New Jersey’s Meadowland Commission

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

New York Department of Environmental

Conservation (NY DEC)

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR),

Division of Wildlife

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and

Natural Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental

Protection (DEP)

Pheasants Forever

Private Landowners

Rhode Island Department of Environmental

Management, Division of Fish & Wildlife

Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, Michigan

Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy

Southern Illinois University

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The Black Swamp Conservancy, Ohio

The Dow Chemical Company

The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

The Ohio State University

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural

Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. Forest Service (USFS)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Farm Services Agency (FSA)

University of Delaware

Upper Mississippi River & Great Lakes Region

Joint Venture (UMR/GLR JV)

USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Mary-

land

Virginia Department of Forestry

Virginia Department of Game and Inland

Fisheries (VDGIF)

Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife

Wal-Mart Stores East, LP

Waterfowl Festival Inc.

Watershed Initiative Network (WIN)

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

(WI DNR)

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

Wisconsin Wetlands Association

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