Beaver Island

Beaver Island, a restoration project for the Mississippi River is completed. the project aims in increase the diversity of fish, trees, mussels, and to restore and protect forests, water bodies, and wildlife. The 25.3 million dollar project included rehabilitating and improving 1,500 acres of floodplain, and 178 acres of aquatic habitat. According to FEMA, floodplains provide flood risk reduction benefits by slowing run off and storing flood water. EPA states that aquatic habitats, such as, wetlands and back waters benefit fish, allowing them to lay their eggs, grow up. and find shelter in the water. Migratory birds benefit from these water bodies for food and rest. The project partners were the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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