FORT WAYNE â At a time when the Indiana Legislature is poised to enact legislation that could threaten Indiana-protected wetlands, a conservation group is celebrating the fact it is protecting wetlands, including at one significant site in Steuben County.
Ducks Unlimited and numerous partners protected, enhanced or restored 678 acres of wetland and grassland habitat on seven Indiana project sites in 2020, greatly improving water quality and wildlife habitat, DU said in a news release.
âNearly 90% of Indianaâs wetlands have been lost due to human development,â said Dane Cramer, DU regional biologist for Indiana. âOur landscape-level conservation efforts help more than ducks. Wetlands benefit local residents by reducing flooding risk, improving water quality and boosting the economy.â