Purpose: To restore a total of 46 acres of wetlands on the Daniel Boone National Forest. The Morris Licking River Wetland Restoration Project improved habitat for many plants and animals and taught hundreds of individuals about the value of wetlands in eastern Kentucky. The project restored 44 shallow water and 35 seasonal wetlands near Cave Run Lake. Wetlands surrounding Cave Run Lake receive extensive use by a variety of waterfowl including mallards, wood ducks, black ducks, and Canada geese. The area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service to provide quality wintering habitat for waterfowl.

Location: The project is located on Daniel Boone National Forest in Menifee and Rowan Counties approximately 48 miles west of Morehead, KY.

Acres Impacted: 46 acres

Habitat Types: Moist-soil Wetlands

Partners: U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Wal-Mart Foundation
The Steele-Reese Foundation
EPA Five Star Wetland Program
Waterflow Systems, Inc.
Rowan County Wildlife Club

Timeline: Construction was completed in December 2000

DU Contact:

Chris Cole
Director of Conservation Programs
ccole@ducks.org