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Mississippi River Water Action Collaborative

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MRWAC unites funding and partnerships to drive water solutions across 24 million acres of the Mississippi River Basin by 2035.

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ADM, PepsiCo, and partners are working across corn, soy, and wheat supply sheds to incentivize and educate farmers on regenerative agriculture practices. Technical assistance is provided by regional partners including Practical Farmers of Iowa, Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, Minnesota … Learn More

ADM, PepsiCo, and partners are working across corn, soy, and wheat supply sheds to incentivize and educate farmers on regenerative agriculture practices. Technical assistance is provided by regional partners including Practical Farmers of Iowa, Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, Minnesota … Learn More

Reforestation of bald cypress to stabilize marshes and reduce land loss Quality Credits available for purchase to offset nutrient pollution, price per pound for N and Ph can be provided directly to interested parties. Quality Credits are quantified and tracked … Learn More

The Big Rivers Initiative (BRI) is a multi-state conservation effort focused on restoring wetlands, floodplains, and working lands across the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio River Basins. It addresses key challenges such as wetland loss, water quality degradation, and declining waterfowl … Learn More

The planned hydrologic restoration work under this program will restore 500 acres of forested wetland habitat on privately owned properties enrolled in the reforestation carbon program. Learn More

Ducks Unlimited will restore two wetland cells and a degraded pond to improve water filtration and habitat quality. The site serves as an educational resource for over 150 students annually and provides public access to nature. Learn More

Project location is in Eastern Kentucky. Learn More

This project supports Nebraska farmers in implementing conservation practices such as nutrient management, reduced tillage, and cover crops. It aims to address water quality, soil health, and greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to engage 100 growers and 100,000 acres … Learn More

Ducks Unlimited will lead seven WRAPS programs in Kansas beginning in 2026, implementing over 1,000 acres of water quality and conservation practices annually in each watershed. Practices include cover crops, nutrient management, wetland restoration, and streambank protection. Learn More

The Living Lakes Initiative (LLI) is a long-term wetland and shallow lake conservation program in the Prairie Pothole Region. From 2010 to 2024, LLI delivered 6,263 acres of restoration, 138,937 acres of enhancements, and 5,519 acres of protection—totaling 150,719 acres … Learn More

Discontinue agricultural operation, excavate former wetland basins, and modify on site tile drainage to rewet basin. Learn More

PepsiCo and Practical Farmers of Iowa are partnering to help farmers implement regenerative agricultural practices across corn and soybean sourcing regions in the Midwest. The project has rapidly scaled, surpassing its goals each year: 430,064 acres in 2023 and 552,674 … Learn More

The initiative includes perpetual easements, short-term conservation programs, soil health practices, wetland restoration, and grazing infrastructure. It has restored or enhanced over 289,000 acres in FY23 and is supported by multiple federal and private partners. Learn More

Reforest marginal cropland in floodplain areas; Provide upfront easement and carbon payments to landowners; Restore ecological function and generate measurable green attributes; Enable participation in future ecological markets Learn More

Ducks Unlimited will restore wetlands and upland habitat on a 175.8-acre property in Cloud County, KS. The project includes 123.8 acres of filter strips and 52 acres of constructed wetlands to reduce nutrient and sediment loads in Buffalo Creek. Learn More


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