Improving restorations: Shallow lakes and wetland habitat design
Practitioners come together in this webinar to share restoration strategies to enhance both new and existing wetlands. You will hear about the DNR Wetland Program and the habitat conservation efforts from Ducks Unlimited that restore wetlands to support rare species and animal communities.
Presenters
Josh Kavanagh has worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Section of Wildlife for the past 10+ years with both the Shallow Lakes Program and more recently with the Wetland Management Program. Prior to his work with DNR, Josh worked for Ducks Unlimited as a biologist in the State helping set the table for DU’s Living Lakes Initiative.
John Lindstrom, Manager of Conservation Programs, leads habitat conservation efforts for Ducks Unlimited in Minnesota focused on wetlands, shallow lakes and prairie pothole ecosystems. He has worked with public and private partners to identify, design and implement high-impact conservation projects that benefit breeding and migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.
Find out more about Improving restorations webinars.
Audience
Ecological restoration practitioners and project managers
Cost
Free
Registration
Registration is required.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.