The importance of this continued relationship in programs and consultation is reflected in the following Regional Conservation Priorities. A waterfowl hunter uses a disabled-accessible blind at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area. The Conservation Department is projecting the restoration of 15,000 acres of wooded stream side buffers. This bottomland forest habitat is important for many species of plants and animals. Increased landowner contact, more efficient service delivery and demonstration sites will be used to reach these goals.
Fishermen hold flathead catfish caught in hte Missouri river.
The end result of these efforts will be increased and improved habitat for the fish, forest and wildlife resources of the state. An important by- product will be the increased value of the land and increased recreational opportunities for the landowner and resource users in the region. This publication serves as a brief outline summarizing the management priorities for the next decade in the Central Region. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of the Missouri Dept. of Conservation is prohibited.