Market Lake WMA Floating Islands

The Market Lake Wildlife Management Area recently acquired new property that includes a small pond. The pond is used both by migrating waterfowl and as a nesting area. The area around the pond was previously heavily grazed by livestock and is being restored with vegetation planting to a more suitable habitat. The area includes a public information and viewing blind. To support both the habitat restoration and improve the viewing landscape, two floating islands will be installed. The islands will provide protected nesting and loafing sites for waterfowl and enhance the viewing opportunity for the public. The Upper Snake Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will work with the Market Lake WMA Idaho Fish and Game personnel to complete and maintain the project.