Over five years, restore critical ecosystem functions on at least 75 hectares within the Columbia Wetlands; this includes restoring wetlands along the western side of the valley, and adding and improving beaver dams in additional wetlands to maintain seasonal water levels. The project will benefit many at-risk birds, waterfowl and plants, and create a training opportunity for a Basin resident.
“The desired outcomes of the project include more open-water habitat over winter and spring in the Columbia Wetlands and sufficient water to maintain wetlands in the benchlands,” said Suzanne Bayley, President. “Our overarching goal is to restore critical ecosystem functions in wetlands to allow for adaptation and build resilience to climate change, thereby conserving species at risk dependent on these wetlands.”
