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    View of the heron canopy from the marsh - October 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    A heron atop the pedestrian bridge - October 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Northern marsh at sunrise. Water levels within the northern marsh will be managed by F&W during short periods of target bird migration using a water control structure - October 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    South boardwalk structure located in the southern portion of the project - October 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    View from the west boardwalk overlooking a newly constructed pond - October 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    An Osprey rests with its catch on one of the newly installed tree snags onsite<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Excavating the largest and final pond feature - October 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    The bunker blind, still under construction, will provide an \u201cin-the-marsh\u201d view for observing wildlife - October 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    View from the bunker blind structure - October 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    One of seven viewing blinds currently under construction - September 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    A kingfisher perching atop a newly installed tree snag onsite - September 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Excavation of a tributary off the main stem of Pond Creek - August 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Installation of a tree snag. Tree snags (dead trees) were sourced onsite and provide resting and foragaing habitat for birds - July 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    View from the heron canopy overlooking Pond Creek and the marsh - June 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Heron hunting for prey in a newly constructed tributary\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Constructed interior dune system with successfully established beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata<\/em>) and panic grass (Panicum amarum<\/em>) \u2013 June 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Several egrets foraging in the marsh along a constructed tributary - June 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Heron canopy fully assembled, with roof material and benches yet to be added - June 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Heron canopy - June 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    An egret perches on a newly installed tree snag\u00a0 - June 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Planting low marsh plugs around a newly constructed sand-shell island - May 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Pedestrian bridge before installation. The prefabricated structure was delivered to the site in three sections and assembled on location - May 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    A 500-ton crane lifts the pedestrian bridge into place - May 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Pedestrian bridge installed across the mainsteam of Pond Creek - May 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Excavation of the largest tributary onsite - April 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Spreading shells atop a newly constructed sand-shell island - April 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Building high marsh in the northern part of the project - April 2025<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Sediment removed from a tributary being utilized to construct a high marsh island - April 2025\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Construction

    Construction of a sand shell island north of the mainstem of Pond Creek \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Completed

    Completed foundation support for forthcoming boardwalk located in the western portion of the project \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Building

    Building a high marsh island within the marsh interior with material excavated from constructed tributaries \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"While

    While still under construction, here\u2019s an example of a forthcoming wildlife viewing structure (foreground) with a newly constructed habitat cluster. The ecological uplift to this area consists of the creation of tidal open water and associated mudflats, high marsh, sand nesting\/foraging ground, and tree snags \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Final

    Final stage preparations for the water tower demolition \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Shearing

    Shearing of the demolished water tower for disposal at an approved facility \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Planting

    Planting of a constructed interior dune system with beachgrass plugs (Ammophilia breviligulata)<\/em> \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Seeding

    Seeding of a newly constructed dune system with panic grass (Panicum amarum<\/em>) \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Planting

    Planting of a newly constructed bayside dune with beachgrass plugs (Ammophilia breviligulata)<\/em> \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Concrete

    Concrete pour for foundation support at forthcoming heron canopy viewing platform \u2013 March 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Completed excavation of the mainstem of Pond Creek \u2013 February 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Installation

    Installation of piles along the south bank of Pond Creek for foundational support of the forthcoming pedestrian bridge \u2013 February 2025<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Completed

    Completed excavation of the confluence between the mainstem of Pond Creek and tributary, located in the southern section of the project \u2013 November 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Construction of a sand shell island south of the Pond Creek mainstem \u2013 November 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Excavation

    Excavation of mainstem of Pond Creek \u2013 <\/span>November 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Placement

    Placement of topsoil on the left bank of Pond Creek in preparation of seeding \u2013 October 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Construction

    Construction of sand dune \u2013 October 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Grading

    Grading of marsh interior around existing tree snag \u2013 October 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Excavation

    Excavation of the mainstem of Pond Creek toward the marsh interior \u2013 September 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Temporary

    Temporary construction access spanning Pond Creek to the southern and northern landfills \u2013 August 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Placement

    Placement of excavated material on the right bank of Pond Creek \u2013 August 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Excavation

    Excavation of Pond Creek through the northern landfill \u2013 July 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Drying

    Drying of excavated marsh materials before reusing elsewhere on site<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
  • \"Excavated

    Excavated wetland material placed over stone near the mouth of Pond Creek \u2013 June 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Excavation and placement of stone near the mouth of Pond Creek \u2013 June 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Construction of the northern berm foundation \u2013 June 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Placement of fabric and geogrid before the construction of the northern berm foundation \u2013 June 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Temporary mats used for equipment access throughout the marsh<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Placement of material on top of the eastern berm foundation \u2013 May 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Placement of fabric and geogrid before the construction of the eastern berm foundation \u2013 April 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Turbidity barrier installed outside of the ditch plug to prevent sediment from reaching the bay<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Completed ditch plug at the mouth of Pond Creek<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Installation of the ditch plug at the mouth of Pond Creek \u2013 February 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Installation of silt fence throughout the project site - February 2024<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Clearing and grubbing of vegetation \u2013 February 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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    Demolition of the existing channel crossing \u2013\u00a0 February 2024<\/h3> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/2gmw0jE-vMA” el_width=”70″ align=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Drone footage showcasing the construction progress of the project in August 2025.<\/p>\n

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    Drone footage <\/span>showcasing<\/span> the construction progress of the project in February 2025.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Drone footage of the former Harbison-Walker Magnesite facility during site preparation in February 2024\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Drone footage of the Higbee Beach WMA during site preparation in February 2024\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Preconstruction drone footage of the Higbee Beach WMA in 2020<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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