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GUIDE TO NEBRASKA'S WETLANDS
What You Can Do
I
f you are interested in helping to conserve wetland
resources, there are many ways to help:
• Purchase a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and
Conservation Stamp, otherwise known as the duck
stamp, and a Nebraska Habitat Stamp and Waterfowl
Stamp. Wetland conservation is a high priority of the
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and these
efforts are funded through the sale of habitat and
waterfowl stamps, and hunting, big game, fi shing,
and fur harvest permits. Revenue received through
the sale of waterfowl and habitat stamps all go into
wildlife habitat projects. Some contributions to the
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Nongame
and Endangered Species Fund also go toward wetland
projects.
• Join and support conservation organizations that
work with wetlands.
• Volunteer to adopt a wetland area. There are many
projects that could use your help.
• Participate in wetland restoration and
management. If you own land, there are numerous
programs available to help you with your wetland.
If you do not own land, inform your friends and
neighbors who do about these opportunities and
encourage them to participate.
• Learn more about wetlands and share your
knowledge with others including school classes and
youth groups.
• Support wetland conservation legislation,
programs and proposals. Be active in policy decisions
– your voice counts.
• Seek to incorporate wetland conservation into city,
county, and natural resources district planning.
• Report potentially illegal wetland drainage. Many
activities are allowed in wetlands; however, if you are
uncertain, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
at (402) 896-0723 and/or your local Natural Resources
Conservation Service offi ce.
Get out to explore and learn about the amazing wetlands Nebraska has to off er. GRANT REINER , PLATTE BASIN TIMELAPSE
