Geoduck,

If you inferring that a private group would take on a project to enhance and protect an existing or depleted wetland to provide sport and other recreational opportunities(by so called "baiting" the area) you are mistaken. The "Fed" is the implementor of such programs given out by the FSA(Farm Service Agency), NRCS(National Resource Conservation Service) and others under the umbrella of the Department of Agriculture. These approved projects are done with the all aspects in mind, including the native and historical bio-enviro concerns, the farm owner and his crop turn over and the ideas the steward is interested in. Bottom line is when an agreement is made all parties have consensus and are regulated ultimately by the feds! Nothing but good has come out of most of these projects.
Good Fishing, Darin