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Project T-23-P1

Project Title: Critical Habitat for Massasauga

Community and/or Species Focus: Grassland/savanna, Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake

Goals/Objectives:
  1. Management and enhancement of known habitat by clearing invasive species and planting natives
  2. Add 200 acres of grassland habitat
Achievements:
  1. ​ Eliminated 80% of invasive species
  2. Cleared 302 acres of invasive species
  3. Planted 800 pounds of native prairie seed

Post-Project Survey (if applicable): n/a

Project Period: 2006 - 2014

Principle Investigator(s): John Bunnel (IDNR)

Final Report:
T-23-P1​