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Wister Unit Marsh Bird Habitat Restoration

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Project Overview

Basics

Vegetation Enhancement
Wister Unit Marsh Bird Habitat Restoration

Planning/Design
A bird habitat restoration project is proposed for development of 150 acres at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area. The area has historically been operated for waterfowl and other wildlife. The project envisions ponds that may support wetland species such as Ridgeway’s Rail, Black Rail, other secretive marsh birds and other avian species. The project may include interpretive signs, walking trails, and a viewing platform to support recreational use of the marsh. The project will include the establishment of a greenhouse facility to propagate plants for restoration projects. Land access is not required at this site because this is part of a CDFW wildlife area.

2022
2025
8/7/2024

Project Attributes

Purpose & Goals

Purpose & Goals
None

Schedule Status

Design
Conceptual
Land & Water Rights
N/A
Environmental
Not Started
Construction
Not Started
Notes about Status
Land & Water Rights are not required due to location being owned by CDFW

Location

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  • Imperial

Organizations

Funder
  • California Department of Water Resources
Lead Agency
  • California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lead Implementer
  • Salton Sea Management Program

Contacts

Charley Land - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) (Charles.Land@wildlife.ca.gov)

Activities & Outcomes

Expected Activities & Outcomes

Fish and Wildlife Habitat Acres Counted Towards SWRCB WR 2017-0134 Target 150 acres

Reported Activities & Outcomes

Reported Activities & Outcomes are not relevant for Projects in the Planning/Design stage.

Program Phases

Program Phases

Benefits

Benefits

Improvements to potential Yuma Ridgway Rail and Black Rail habitat.

Endangered Species

Endangered Species

Habitat Types

Habitat Types

Managed freshwater marsh.

Project Details

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Notes

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External Links

  • CDFW Imperial Wildlife Area

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