Kraft Slough... Home to Rare Wildlife Species
The White-Faced Ibis and Green Egret are just two wildlife species, rarely seen in this part of the country, that can be found in the Kraft Slough Area in southeastern North Dakota. With its own unique ecological system of wetlands and emergent vegetation, the area provides ideal cover for nesting and roosting.
North Dakota Lakes, Rivers And Streams Continue To Receive Benefits
Garrison Diversion water continues to provide valuable environmental benefits, as well as greatly-enhanced opportunities for the sport fishing enthusiasts. Some specific examples include:
- Lake Audubon Fishery use of project water for enhanced perch/walleye production
- McClusky Canal and in-line lakes offer exceptional fishing and camping activities
- Fish barriers at Arrowwood NWR control movement of rough fish such as carp into refuge and Jamestown Dam waters
- The future? One needs to look no further than the past to be assured that numerous agencies and other concerned groups and individuals will continue to focus on environmental quality issues that provide the greatest lasting benefits to land, water and wildlife resources... not only in North Dakota, but also in neighboring states as well as Canada.
Key agencies and organizations such as the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society and the North Dakota Wildlife Federation have pledged to continue working with Garrison Diversion in support of wildlife enhancement for future generations.
Working together—and with your support—Garrison Diversion is committed to remaining strong and deserving of our reputation for creating the single best wildlife plan in the entire nation.
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photo by Dawn Charging