How can I restore a prairie or wetland with the Fish and Wildlife Service?
• Contact a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Representative Discuss with USFWS what your restoration goals are for your property. The representative will present options available to you and what the steps are. Site Visit by a Representative A site visit will allow the representative to make an inital assessment of the property. This, in combination with a survey, will determine the possibility of restoration and the benefit to the local watershed and habitat. Review Restoration and Conservation Options – Select One that Meets Your Need The representative will discuss the restoration potential of your property. They will offer suggestions on how the Partners for Fish & Wildlife program will play a role. At this time, the representative will discuss available cost strategies. You will work with the representative to select the option that will best meet your goals. The representative may also refer you to other programs that may fill your needs. • Initiation of Restoration Process A timeline for re