BOGOTA WMA
Wetlands Enhancement

Purpose: To enhance 500 acres of moist-soil habitat and flooded agricultural crops on Bogota WMA through construction of levees, installation of 15 water control structures, and construction of a water distribution system. The area previously consisted of bottomland hardwood forests, but was cleared for agricultural production. The project will increase management capabilities on Bogota WMA and provide foraging habitat for mallards, gadwall, pintails, green-winged teal, and shovelers. The area is managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to provide quality wintering habitat for waterfowl.

Location: The project is located adjacent to the Obion River in Dyer County approximately 8 miles northwest of Dyersburg, TN.

Acres Impacted: 500 acres

Habitat Types: Moist-Soil Wetlands
Flooded Agricultural Crops

Partners: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
North American Wetlands Conservation Council

Timeline: Construction was completed in October 2001

DU Contact:

Chris Cole
Director of Conservation Programs
193 Business Park Drive, Suite E
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.956.1936
ccole@ducks.org