The Foundation’s grant provided the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area (MKWMA) north agricultural fields to be leveled to provide optimal flood irrigation and utilize water efficiently. Water catchment areas (brood ponds) were designed at the bottom of the field to catch and retain water draining from the field. The open, wet areas in this segment were created to increase the amount and diversity of insects which equate to food for many bird species. This moist soil management project was completed and is successfully providing better habitat for all wildlife and important gallinaceous, passerine, and water birds.