MDC receives grants for Schell-Osage wetland and lake renovation project
(WorldNews Turkey)

Schell City, Mo. - A major renovation of wetlands at the Schell-Osage Conservation Area is moving forward with help from a $1 million match grant from the federal North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) will use the grant to match the $3.5 million that has been dedicated from a diverse group of conservation partners to improve the area for waterfowl, wildlife watchers, hunters, and anglers. When complete, this project will improve wetland habitat for resting and feeding waterfowl, as well as other wetland species. Fishing improvements will also be made a Schell Lake. Heavy rains caused Truman Lake to exceed...