As of 2005, over 2,000 wetland basins had been set aside, restored, or easements were signed to ensure habitat protection in an ongoing effort to restore the region to as natural a state as possible, while ensuring farmers and ranchers productivity s minimally impacted.
As of 2005, more than 2,000 wetland basins had been safeguarded through various means such as preservation, restoration, or easements. This effort seeks to restore the region to a natural state while maintaining agricultural productivity for farmers and ranchers.