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Pomme de Terre WMA
Wetlands Restoration
Purpose: To restore 1,200 acres of wetlands habitat on Pomme
de Terre WMA through installation of concrete spillways and gated culverts.
Two waterfowl management units were designed that can be manipulated independently.
A concrete spillway in each unit will permit water level maintenance at an optimum
level for wintering waterfowl. This project will enhance moist-soil plant production
and restore hydrology to forested wetlands. Pomme de Terre WMA is managed by
the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to provide foraging habitat
for waterfowl, as well as increase recreational and educational opportunities
for the public.
Location: Approx. 4 miles east of Hamburg, LA (Avoyelles
Parish)
Acres Impacted: 1,200 acres
Habitat Type: Moist-soil Wetlands
Forested Wetlands
Partners: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Ducks Unlimited, Inc
Timeline: Construction was completed in summer 1989
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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