Land managers control water to benefit migratory waterfowl and other species.
Gov. George W. Bush has announced an effort to protect some of the nation's most important migratory bird habitats. The Austin's Woods Conservation Initiative will also facilitate responsible road building and industrial growth in the region. Dow is also funding wetlands enhancement to offset impacts to its plant property in nearby Lake Jackson. The wetlands of Peach Point WMA provide habitat for wintering ducks, geese, shorebirds and a multitude of other wildlife. Just east of Peach Point, also in Brazoria County, the project will create the Nannie M. Stringfellow WMA, acquiring 3,552 acres of bottomland forest, a disappearing habitat for neotropical migratory songbirds and other wildlife.