FORT WAYNE – The Little River Wetlands Project is a nonprofit land trust with a mission “to restore and protect wetlands in the historic watersheds associated with the Little River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems.”
The group envisions “a network of natural and restored wetlands in the Little River and associated watersheds, protected in perpetuity to provide cleaner water, better flood control, more contiguous wildlife habitat, wetland education, and open natural spaces that people value and enjoy.”
That developing network includes Little River Wetlands Project properties in the Little River Valley, not only Eagle Marsh, but also lesser-known holdings to the southwest, such as Arrowhead Marsh and Buttonbush Bottoms. “Collectively, the valley provides an unmatched opportunity to restore ecosystem functionality, provide wildlife habitat and ecosystem services, and educate the community about the benefits of wetlands,” the group said in a news release…