Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR drawdown of Collins Marsh Wildlife Area to improve wildlife habitat

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat. Part of managing a wetland is varying water levels seasonally to mimic the natural ebb and flow in an unrestricted system. Wetlands benefit from periodic dry spell...