NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):

Chi-Cal Rivers Fund

Project Title: Establishing the Little Calumet Marsh Bird Conservation Area (IN)

Organization:

National Audubon Society, Inc.

Project ID:

0501.18.061477

Award Amount:

$269700.63

Location:

This project focuses on the largest remaining tract of potential marsh in the greater Calumet area - the west branch of the Little Calumet River. Through detailed planning the project team has specifically identified 1,287 acres having the greatest potential for restoring critical marsh function.