Mississippi sand used to build 7 islands restoring 270 acres of habitat

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Engineers completed a six-year project at McGregor Lake using Mississippi River sand to construct seven new islands.
The initiative also involved improving floodplain forests and protecting wetlands.
This restoration covers over 270 acres of aquatic habitat.
The effort aims to balance navigation needs with ecological preservation.

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Named United States · McGregor Lake · Mississippi River

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