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Bayou Pierre WMA
Wetlands Restoration
Purpose: To restore 900 acres of moist-soil wetlands on Bayou
Pierre WMA through installation of several water control structures, construction
of levees, and installation of pumping system. The majority of land on this
WMA consisted of farmland that in most years was too wet to successfully grow
an agricultural crop. As a result, several moist-soil impoundments were developed
to provide foraging habitat for wintering waterfowl. Many species of shorebirds,
wading birds, and other wetland-dependent wildlife species will benefit from
this project. Bayou Pierre WMA is managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife
and Fisheries to provide moist-soil habitat for waterfowl, as well as increase
recreational and educational opportunities for the public. Limited adult and
youth waterfowl hunting is available on the WMA.
Location: Approx. 20 miles southeast of Shreveport, LA (Red
River Parish)
Acres Impacted: 900 acres
Habitat Type: Moist-soil Wetlands
Flooded Agricultural Fields
Partners: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Ducks Unlimited, Inc
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Timeline: Construction was completed in summer 1994
DU Contact: Robbie Howard
Regional Biologist
4974 Central Ave, Ste A
Monroe, LA 71203-6106
(318) 340-1020
rhoward@ducks.org
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