Mississippi Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
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September 11, 2012
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Description of Program The Mississippi Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Partnership (MPFW) consists of 23 government and non-government organizations dedicated to delivering on-the-ground habitat conservation projects.
Wildlife Biologists from these organizations identify potential habitat projects and submit them to one of five habitat subcommittees for funding consideration.
MPFW was established over five years ago.
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Members Audubon, Delta Wildlife, DU, IPCO,
MDAC, MDEQ, MDOT, MDWFP, MFC, MS Fish and Wildlife Foundation, MS Farm Bureau, MS Soil and Water Conservation Commission, MSU Extension Service, MS Wildlife Federation, MDWFP Foundation, MS NWTF, NRCS, QU, Tara Wildlife, TNC, USFWS, and Weyerhaeuser
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MissionTo establish, restore, improve, and protect fish
and wildlife habitat on privately-owned lands through voluntary partnerships with agencies, organizations, corporations, and private individuals
Accomplished through technical assistance and/or cost-share incentives.
Cost-share incentives are paid for habitat improvement practices such as tree establishment, prescribed burning, water control structures, etc.
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GoalTo leverage resources of government
agencies, private conservation organizations, corporations, local agencies, educational institutions, and private individuals who have the interest or the responsibility to work with private landowners to establish, restore, improve, and protect fish and wildlife habitat on private lands in Mississippi.
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Mississippi Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Program Priority Habitat Types
Wetlands Uplands Aquatics (Rivers, Lakes, Streams)
Native Prairie Longleaf Pine
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Wetlands EstablishmentRestoration -Bottomland hardwood reforestation -Hydrology (restore to condition prior
to degradation) Enhancement -Timber stand improvement -Hydrology enhancement (manipulating
hydrology to change/provide habitat, i.e.. Providing water control structures)
Monitoring Information and Education
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Wetland Project - Before
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Wetland Project - After
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Wetland Project - Before
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Wetland Project - After
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Uplands EstablishmentEcologically appropriate restoration
(Reforestation – mixed pine/hardwood vs. pine plantation)
Enhancement (Prescribed burning, Timber stand improvement, etc.)
MonitoringInformation and Education
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Upland Project - Before
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Upland Project - After
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Aquatics (Rivers, Lakes, Streams) Restoration (reestablish stream flow,
riparian buffers, etc.)Enhancement (invasive weed control,
fisheries management, etc.)MonitoringInformation and Education
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Aquatics Project - Before
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Aquatics Project - After
Photo by NRCS
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Native Prairie EstablishmentRestoration (reestablishment of native
grasses, site preparation, etc.)Enhancement (prescribed burning, mowing,
chemical application, etc.)MonitoringInformation and Education
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Prairie Project - Before
Photo by Wildlife Mississippi
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Prairie Project - After
Photo by Wildlife Mississippi
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Longleaf Pine EstablishmentRestoration (site preparation, reforestation,
etc.)Enhancement (prescribed burning, hardwood
removal, etc.)MonitoringInformation and Education
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Longleaf Project - Before
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Longleaf Project - After
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Longleaf Project - After
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Partners participating in the MPFW Partnership can direct their funding to a particular priority habitat group and/or a specific geographical location within a priority habitat group.
Funds from partners are usually held by Mississippi Wildlife Federation who send payments directly to enrolled landowners or contractors once projects are completed.
100 % of MPFW funds go towards habitat implementation.
MPFW is very flexible with how partners can contribute funds and how they are directed. This is why the Partnership is such an effective habitat delivery network in Mississippi.
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