Rainwater Basin
Funk, NE 68940-0008
Plan Your Visit
Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District's 63 Waterfowl Production Areas provide numerous recreational opportunities to visitors every year. People enjoy viewing the unique geology and diverse wildlife. Wildlife-dependent recreation activities including hunting, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education and interpretation allow for public enjoyment while still protecting the wildlife and their habitats.
Driving Directions GPS: 40.5172456, -99.2168979
From Axtell (15 miles South of Kearney, Nebraska): 4 miles West on HWY 6/34 & 3 ½ miles North on V Road
From Funk: 4 ¼ miles North on Funk/Odessa HWY, 2 miles East on 738 Road, and ½ mile South on V Road
From I-80: Exit 263, 10 miles South on Funk/Odessa HWY, 2 miles East on 738 Road, and ½ mile South on V Road
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Get Involved
National wildlife refuges and wetland management districts partner with volunteers, youth groups, landowners, neighbors, and residents of urban and coastal communities to make a lasting difference. Find out how you can help make American lands healthier and communities stronger while doing something personally satisfying.
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteers: Gain new experiences and meet new people while helping to advance wildlife conservation.
Friends: Join neighbors in helping refuges restore habitat and expand access to green space.
Landowners: Learn how you can partner with the Fish and Wildlife Service to voluntarily restore land.
Local Groups: Find out how communities can work with refuges better for wildlife and people.
Youth: Explore paid and unpaid opportunities to learn and develop leadership skills.
Services
At this field station we offer the following public services:
- Candidate Conservation Agreements
- Cooperative Agriculture Agreements
- Habitat Planning and Management
- Landowner Incentives for Habitat Improvements
- Photo Blinds
- Research - Special Use Permit
- Commercial Photography - Special Use Permit
- Recreation
About
Established in 1963, the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District acquires and restores critical migratory waterfowl habitat in southeastern Nebraska. The District manages 63 individual Waterfowl Production Areas across 13 counties. Its mission is to ensure the success of breeding waterfowl populations while providing habitat for other migratory birds and threatened species. The District also manages Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge to effectively utilize regional resources.