September 8, 2010

Missouri River Management: Waterfowlers Make Your Voices Heard to Army Corps of Engineers; public comment period runs through Sept. 20

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking public comments on the future management of the Missouri River system, and waterfowl hunters are encouraged to weigh in.

The Corps manages the system for several purposes, including flood control, water supply, navigation, water quality, irrigation, recreation, hydropower and fish and wildlife habitat.

Delta Waterfowl is asking the Corps to make fish and wildlife habitat a high priority in all future management plans. Your public comments could result in extensive wetland restoration beneficial to ducks throughout the system, especially in the Lower Valley. Feedback from waterfowlers is critical to ensure a favorable, duck-friendly outcome that could potentially provide millions for habitat restoration and enhancement.

Please visit www.mraps.org to provide your feedback and emphasize the importance of fish and wildlife conservation for all future Missouri River management. The public comment period runs through Sept. 20.