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Blog Posts from Duck Creek CA Updates - 2012

The Many Meanings of Muddy Water

Frank Nelson

Dec 10, 2012

What comes to mind when you hear “Muddy Water”?

Look what cropped up

Frank Nelson

Dec 07, 2012

As you are laying out in the marsh, watching clouds roll by, waiting for the next batch of ducks to come into sight, do you ever wonder what they are looking for?

Your guide to a dead ringer

Frank Nelson

Nov 21, 2012

If you’ve been duck hunting at Duck Creek this year or in years past, no doubt you’ve probably had a group of black and white ducks buzz over your decoy spread...

Waterfowl Opener at Duck Creek, November 3rd

Matt Bowyer

Oct 30, 2012

With the opener fast approaching, Duck Creek staff are busy getting all their ducks in a row so to speak...

Flooded Distribution Channel and Unit 18

Youth Waterfowl Weekend: Duck Creek Opportunities

Frank Nelson

Oct 26, 2012

Sorry for the late notice, but the flooding situation at Duck Creek has been rather fluid since we turned the wells on.

The Missouri Wetland Bundle

Frank Nelson

Oct 24, 2012

Do you enjoy the constant satellite TV, cable and phone companies trying to get you to switch services for the better deal?

Wetland Field Day: Thank you

Frank Nelson

Oct 19, 2012

Last weekend's 75th Anniversary/Wetland Field Day was very successful...

Moving in the Right Direction: Units A and B

Frank Nelson

Oct 16, 2012

Just a brief update on the wells in Units A and B.

MDC/DU Wetlands Field Day: Come Out and Join Us

Frank Nelson

Oct 05, 2012

We invite you to come out and enjoy an autumn day in the swamp with us on October 13th between 9am and 1pm.

Effective Wingshooting Clinic

Frank Nelson

Sep 26, 2012

With the upcoming waterfowl season, it is always good to knock the dust off and hone your skills prior to opening day.

Brief Update on Units A and B: September, 2012

Frank Nelson

Sep 26, 2012

It has been a couple weeks since our last post and I wanted to give you an update on where we stand with the work in Units A and B.

Similar to the recent NFL preseason, over the last few weeks at Duck Creek we’ve been disappointed by the lack of development in some situations, but pleasantly surprised by the glimmer of potential in others. Here are some quick hits of what’s going on...

Everyday Wildlife Encounters Remind Us How Far We've Come

Bonnie Chasteen

Aug 31, 2012

Going for a wildlife walk? Don't forget to take your camera—and take a moment to reflect on our conservation success stories.

Empty Nest

Frank Nelson

Aug 23, 2012

As the kids go back to school, your house may not be the only empty nest in the area. This summer’s drought conditions also had an impact on breeding wood ducks at Duck Creek Conservation Area.

Duck Creek Hunting Update: August 2012

Keith Cordell

Aug 10, 2012

Cooler temperatures may have you thinking about the upcoming fall hunting seasons. Here we give you an idea of how things are shaping up at Duck Creek CA.

Transitioning

Frank Nelson

Jul 27, 2012

As the construction contract comes to a close, we’ve been assessing the habitat conditions and moving on to habitat management. In the months to come there will be many transitions.

Aquatic plant, pickerel weed, being grown in a nursery

Scum of the Earth

Frank Nelson

Jul 10, 2012

So at the beginning of May I was checking on things out at Duck Creek and stumbled upon something I hadn’t encountered before…little green orbs or spheres scattered across the top of the ground.

June 2012 Renovation Update

Frank Nelson

Jun 26, 2012

Over the last two weeks the contractors have continued to tie up loose ends on the job site.

Reporting on Last Spring's Historic Flood Event

Frank Nelson

Jun 05, 2012

While the contractors are busy making progress in Unit A, I thought I’d take a little bit of time to give a short report. Check out the video link to see what we found.