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Great Lakes Conservation
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Wisconsin - Chequamegon Bay Watershed
On the southern shore of Lake Superior in the Chequamegon Bay watershed, fish and wildlife are abundant and the water quality is excellent. The preservation of the biodiversity here is critical to the economic health of surrounding communities. The nearly one million-acre watershed contains the only undeveloped dune system of its type and the largest undeveloped wetland complex remaining in the Great Lakes.
The area is an important harbor for Great Lakes biodiversity, provides important habitat for migratory and nesting waterfowl, and is a vital spawning and nursery area for many species, including endangered lake sturgeon. The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 5,000 acres in the Chequamegon Bay watershed since 1970. All but the Caroline Lake Preserve, which adjoins three wild lakes and protects the source of the Bad River, have been or will be transferred to other partners for preservation and management.
