NCC QUILL LAKES SK: PROTECTING WETLAND & UPLAND HABITAT 2014-3

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Funder	Department of the Interior
Recipient Organization	Nature Conservancy of Canada
Country	Canada
Start Date	Nov 26, 2017
End Date	Feb 11, 2021
Duration	1,173 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`62216-38`

Grant Description

MBTA Gulf Spill funds will be used to perpetually protect of 1,198 acres (comprised of 190 acres of wetlands and 1,008 acres of uplands) in the Quill Lakes Area of South-Central Saskatchewan.

Enhancement activities will take place on 910 acres (190 acres of wetlands and 720 acres of uplands) and will consist of cattle fencing and the installation of cattle watering infrastructure.

All activities will conserve and improve habitat conditions for migratory birds and specifically species that were impacted by the BP Oil spill.