Wetland Habitat Quality and Management Enhancement

Wetland Habitat Quality and Management Enhancement proposes a project be set forth on Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Middle River, MN to enhance the native wildlife habitat and increase biodiversity in more than 26,000 acres of non-forested wetlands. The site is experiencing a significant invasive species infestation of overgrown hybrid and non-native cattails. Through various methods and techniques (e.g. grazing, chemical application) to combat cattails, accompanied with improved water management following water control structure repair, the expected outcomes are increased biodiversity, improved water quality, and increased open water habitat within the Refuge's wetland impoundments.