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Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation.

DU got its start in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when North America’s drought-plagued waterfowl populations had plunged to unprecedented lows. Determined not to sit idly by as the continent’s waterfowl dwindled beyond recovery, a small group of sportsmen joined together to form an organization that became known as Ducks Unlimited. Its mission: habitat conservation.

Thanks to decades of abiding by that single mission, Ducks Unlimited is now the world’s largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization. DU is able to multilaterally deliver its work through a series of partnerships with private individuals, landowners, agencies, scientific communities and other entities.

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  • Ducks_Unlimited_logoAFWA Legislative Director to Lead Ducks Unlimited Governmental Affairs Office

    Ducks Unlimited announced today that Gary Taylor, current legislative director for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), will be joining the organization as DU’s new director of governmental affairs in Washington, D.C., beginning in June. “We are excited that Gary will join Ducks Unlimited to assist us in accomplishing our conservation mission,” said [...]

  • Ducks Unlimited Supports Measures in U.S. Senate Water and Wildlife Hearing

    Ducks Unlimited has voiced approval for the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works subcommittee on Water and Wildlife meeting held April 24, 2012. DU submitted written testimony to the hearing related to several conservation measures up for review, including reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The historically successful program is [...]

  • Ducks-UnlimitedDucks Unlimited Applauds 2012 Farm Bill Committee Passage

    Ducks Unlimited announced its support and appreciation to the Senate Agricultural Committee today as it passed the 2012 Farm Bill out of committee. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for a full vote, although the timing is unclear. The bipartisan Farm Bill maintains a strong conservation title, including the Conservation Reserve Program, a conservation easement program [...]

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AFWA Legislative Director to Lead Ducks Unlimited Governmental Affairs Office

by Ducks Unlimited May 9, 2012
AFWA legislative director to lead Ducks Unlimited Governmental Affairs Office

Ducks Unlimited announced today that Gary Taylor, current legislative director for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), will be joining the organization as DU’s new director of governmental affairs in Washington, D.C., beginning in June. “We are excited that Gary will join Ducks Unlimited to assist us in accomplishing our conservation mission,” said [...]

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Ducks Unlimited Supports Measures in U.S. Senate Water and Wildlife Hearing

by Ducks Unlimited April 30, 2012

Ducks Unlimited has voiced approval for the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works subcommittee on Water and Wildlife meeting held April 24, 2012. DU submitted written testimony to the hearing related to several conservation measures up for review, including reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The historically successful program is [...]

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Ducks Unlimited Applauds 2012 Farm Bill Committee Passage

by Ducks Unlimited April 26, 2012
Ducks Unlimited Applauds 2012 Farm Bill Committee Passage

Ducks Unlimited announced its support and appreciation to the Senate Agricultural Committee today as it passed the 2012 Farm Bill out of committee. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for a full vote, although the timing is unclear. The bipartisan Farm Bill maintains a strong conservation title, including the Conservation Reserve Program, a conservation easement program [...]

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DU Receives Louisiana Land Conservation Organization Designation

by Ducks Unlimited March 29, 2012

Ducks Unlimited and its landholding foundation, Wetlands America Trust (WAT), were jointly certified as a land conservation organization by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) this week. Only five other organizations have been granted this certification, and DU is the only one also accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Council (2011). “This certification allows DU to [...]

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Ducks Unlimited Presented with 2012 Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Award

by Ducks Unlimited March 21, 2012
Ducks Unlimited presented with 2012 Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Award

Ducks Unlimited has been chosen to receive the Boone and Crockett Club’s (B&C) prestigious Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Award for 2012. B&C President Ben Wallace presented the award to DU CEO Dale Hall on March 14 during the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Atlanta. The award was created in 2008 to honor the [...]

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Wetlands Conservation Leader Marks World Water Day

by Ducks Unlimited March 19, 2012

As the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, Ducks Unlimited is drawing attention to this month’s milestone 9th Annual World Water Day. World Water Day is held annually on March 22 to focus attention on the importance of fresh water and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This year’s theme is [...]

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Ducks Unlimited, Partners Brief Congress, Urge Coastal Restoration

by Ducks Unlimited March 6, 2012

It’s been nearly two years since the nation witnessed the largest oil spill in U.S. history. In that time, Congress still has not passed legislation to direct oil spill penalty funds to the Gulf Coast and its multi-billion-dollar natural-resources-based economy. Ducks Unlimited and the National Wildlife Federation co-hosted a briefing Feb. 28 to inform congressional [...]

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Indiana Ducks Unlimited License Plate Available Now

by Ducks Unlimited March 2, 2012
Indiana Ducks Unlimited License Plate Available Now

Ducks Unlimited leaders want Indiana residents to know that the new DU license plate is available for purchase at Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations across the state. “There has been some confusion about the plate’s availability due to proposed legislation,” said DU State Chairman Curt Lee. “The plate has been available since January. Every plate [...]

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Go-Devil Manufacturers Donates Special Boat to Louisiana Ducks Unlimited

by Ducks Unlimited February 20, 2012
Go-Devil Manufacturers Donates Special Boat to Louisiana Ducks Unlimited

Louisiana Ducks Unlimited is introducing a new raffle at all of its events in 2012. Warren Coco of Go-Devil Manufacturers donated an 18-foot aluminum boat with trailer and a 35-hp surface drive for fundraising use. This unit was selected specifically for Louisiana Ducks Unlimited with the serial number of 25000. “Warren is a dedicated conservationist and generous [...]

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Sunday is Ducks Unlimited Day in Minnesota

by Ducks Unlimited January 25, 2012

Sunday, January 29, is Ducks Unlimited Day in Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton recently signed a proclamation honoring the conservation organization for its 75th anniversary. “Ducks Unlimited has forged solid partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Board of Water and Soil Resources, federal and county agencies, corporate partners and private landowners to foster [...]

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Bill D’Alonzo Wins 2012 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year Award

by Ducks Unlimited January 19, 2012

Jan. 19, 2012 – Bill D’Alonzo, Ducks Unlimited volunteer and member of DU’s board of directors, was named the 2012 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year yesterday at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. D’Alonzo, of Greenville, Del., has designated DU as the recipient of the $50,000 National Fish and Wildlife [...]

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