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Ducks Unlimited • Wetlands America Trust • Habitat + Biodiversity • National

Rebirth of the Bottomlands

Growing demand for carbon credits is boosting efforts to restore the South’s majestic hardwood forests

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Public Policy • Get Involved • Corporate Relations

Ducks Unlimited's 2024 Annual Report

An executive summary of DU’s financial and conservation accomplishments during the past fiscal year

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Ducks Unlimited • National

Field Reports: 2024 Fall Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions on key migration and wintering areas

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science • National

DU Special Report: 2024 Status of Waterfowl

An increase in the total duck population demonstrates the birds’ resiliency in the face of persistent drought

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Ducks on the Move

New research shows that winter distributions of ducks are changing, and the details provide important information for scientists and waterfowlers

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Ducks Unlimited • National

Conservation: A Better Year for Water in the West

Wetter weather and DU’s conservation work continue to improve wetland conditions for waterfowl in the Pacific Flyway

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Ducks Unlimited • National

Field Reports: 2024 Waterfowl Production Outlook

Wetland conditions have improved on the Canadian prairies and in other important breeding areas

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Ducks Unlimited • National

One Acre at a Time

How Ducks Unlimited delivered a record 1 million acres of conservation in the past year

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Avian Influenza Update

Here’s what waterfowlers should know about the disease and how they can help

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

The Magic of Migration

There is perhaps no greater spectacle than the grand passage of waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • South Carolina

South Carolinian to lead DU Public Policy Committee

New board member Mike McShane brings extensive experience in the Palmetto State

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Research Science

Field Reports: 2024 Duck Production Outlook

An overview of habitat conditions across North America’s most important waterfowl breeding areas

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Ducks Unlimited • National

Conservation: Nature's Waterworks

Wetlands are playing a critical role in efforts to improve water quality in the Great Lakes and their tributaries

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Redheads vs. Canvasbacks

These highly prized diving ducks are closely linked through unique interactions on the breeding grounds

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Ducks Unlimited • National

Leading Women

These conservation champions are helping DU broaden its reach and fulfill its mission

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Feathers Unfurled: Exploring Weird Plumages in Wild Waterfowl

A closer look at some rare and remarkable plumages in wild waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Florida

Hydrologic Restoration at MK Ranch, Gulf County, FL

In February of 2024, after years of planning, work began on the hydrologic restoration at MK Ranch. The property contains 55 miles of ditches and associated berms that were installed illegally decades ago by a previous landowner. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) now owns and manages this property as a Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) for public access.

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science • Waterfowl Habitat

Field Reports: 2024 Early-Spring Habitat Report

An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Public Policy • Waterfowl Habitat

Conservation: Natural Solutions

Valuable ecosystem services provided by DU’s conservation work can help corporate partners reach their sustainability goals

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Disentangling Duck DNA

A new research project is harnessing the power of citizen science to solve important questions about waterfowl genetics

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Utah • Newsroom • Corporate Relations • Conservation Partner • Major Sponsor

Rescuing the Great Salt Lake

Conserving vital habitat and raising public awareness about this iconic western ecosystem

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Ducks Unlimited • National • International Programs • Where Ducks Unlimited Works • Waterfowl Habitat

A Milestone for Ducks Unlimited de México

Celebrating 50 years of wetlands and waterfowl conservation south of the border

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Season in Review 2023-24

Discover how hunters navigated the 2023-2024 hunting season, facing unique obstacles while looking ahead with hope and determination for future seasons

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Return of the Trumpeters

Successful restoration efforts have helped these majestic birds make an impressive comeback

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Habitat

Conservation: DU’s Deep Prairie Roots

Ducks Unlimited began its work in the Prairie Pothole Region 87 years ago, and this landscape remains its highest-priority conservation area

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Events

A Wild Weekend

The annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has been celebrating the outdoors and promoting conservation for 40 years

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Ducks Unlimited • National

The Birth of Wildlife Conservation

A look back at how sportsmen and other concerned citizens saved North America’s wildlife and their habitats

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Spotlight • Newsroom

Women in Science: Driving Positive Change for the Environment

Women are at the forefront DU’s mission by ensuring a future for conservation and leaving a legacy of nature for generations to come

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Conservation: Investing in the Future

Students advance waterfowl science and receive hands-on training for future conservation careers

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science • Duck Calling

Understanding Waterfowl: Science and Duck Calling

What kind of duck call sounds the most like a real hen mallard? Scientists conducted a study to find the answer

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science • Waterfowl Habitat

Field Reports: 2024 Migration and Wintering Habitat Update

An overview of wetland conditions in key areas for waterfowl across North America

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Events • Spotlight

Dollars for Ducks

At DU events, members just like you come together to have fun and raise money for conservation

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited’s 2023 Annual Report

An executive summary of DU’s financial and conservation accomplishments during the past fiscal year

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl Migration and Winter Distribution

Discussing the many factors that influence where and when waterfowl migrate

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Habitat

Field Reports: 2023 Fall Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions on key migration and wintering areas

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Conservation: The Cattle Connection

Livestock producers are among DU's most important conservation partners

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Northern Exposure

In Alaska, a warming climate is having profound impacts on waterfowl and their habitats

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

DU Special Report: 2023 Status of Waterfowl

This year’s waterfowl survey results reflected variable weather and habitat conditions on key breeding areas across the continent

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Ducks Unlimited • Texas • Spotlight

Texan by Nature Conservation Wrangler: Chenier Plain Restoration

Ducks Unlimited has been recognized with the title of 2023 Conservation Wrangler from Texan by Nature (TxN) for its pivotal role in protecting and preserving the Chenier Plain in Texas.

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Habitat

Conservation: Making Every Drop Count

Wetlands play a vital role in conserving and managing California’s precious water resources

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Habitat

Citizen Conservationists

In Minnesota’s prairie pothole country, a dedicated group of waterfowl hunters is bringing back long-lost wetlands

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

History of Waterfowl Harvest Management

This 18-part DU Podcast series offers a comprehensive breakdown of how waterfowl harvest management has changed over the course of history

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Mobile Duck Data

Scientists are relying on cell phone technology to better understand waterfowl migration and habitat use

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Habitat • Waterfowl Research Science

Field Reports: Waterfowl Production Update

Wetland conditions were variable this year across the Prairie Pothole Region and other key breeding areas

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Habitat • Waterfowl Research Science

Field Reports: Duck Production Outlook

An overview of habitat conditions across North America’s most important waterfowl breeding areas

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Ducks Unlimited • National

How Duck Hunters are Saving the Planet

By supporting efforts to conserve wetlands and broader landscapes across North America, waterfowlers are doing their part to make the world a better place

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Treasures in the Timber

Crucial to waterfowl and other migratory birds, bottomland hardwood forests are among the world's most biologically diverse ecosystems

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Where Ducks Unlimited Works

Local Solutions, Continental Impact

The Regional Conservation Partnership Program helps DU build stronger relationships with farmers and ranchers at the grassroots level