Muddy Creek Parking Area #2 Traditional Cache
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Muddy Creek Parking Area #2
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Muddy Creek Wildlife Area was officially established in 1969. At that time, nearly 1400 acres were already protected through State ownership. Several attempts by landowners to drain the marsh were evident by the 10,000+ linear feet of ditches that were present throughout the marsh! Beaver took full advantage of these ditches creating numerous impoundments. Adjacent farmland was considered marginal at best. Acquisition goals have yet to be met for this property and new acquisitions have occurred as recently as 2007. Management objective
Initial management of this property consisted mostly of restoring drained wetlands, including the creation of a 560-acre closed area. There are currently no closed areas on the Wildlife Area. Another key objective was converting agricultural lands back to their pre-settlement vegetation types, primarily prairie and savanna. Currently, the management focus is on protecting the Muddy Creek watershed and maintaining the wildlife habitat that has been created or restored over the last 40 years.
Management prescriptions on this property include seasonal drawdowns on impounded wetlands to create shorebird feeding opportunities and food for migrating waterfowl in the fall. In addition, grasslands are managed through prescribed burning, mowing, and herbicide treatment to prevent brush encroachment and to maintain vigorous areas of dense nesting cover for grassland wildlife. Wooded areas are managed through the use of various forestry techniques to ensure the future of healthy, productive woodlands. Approximately 12 acres of wildlife food plots are also planted annually to provide supplemental food for pheasants and other wildlife during the winter.
Submitted DNR Form 2500-118
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