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Conservation News
Interior Department Announces More Than $67 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges
The U.S. Department of the Interior approved $44.79M in NAWCA funding to conserve 185,203 acres of wetlands across 16 states,…
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Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May
May is American Wetlands Month, celebrating wetlands’ ecological and economic value. Nebraska hosts events like a wetlands bike ride in…
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Ducks Unlimited Elevates Waldrop to Chief Operating Officer
Ducks Unlimited promoted Dr. Karen Waldrop to COO. Since 2019, she expanded conservation efforts, helping surpass 1M acres conserved twice.…
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Nina Liang, 17, Wins U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2026 National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
17-year-old Nina Liang from Texas won the 2026–2027 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest with her blue-winged teal painting. The program…
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Lawmakers Vote to Make Wood Duck Official Waterfowl Species of Michigan
Michigan officially named the wood duck its state duck after lawmakers passed HB 4044 and Gretchen Whitmer signed it. Once…
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Ducks Unlimited Staffers Receive 2025 Excellence in Conservation Awards
Ducks Unlimited announced its 2025 Excellence in Conservation Awards, honoring staff achievements that advance wetland and waterfowl protection, reinforcing long-term…
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DU Volunteers, Students Showcase Conservation on Capitol Hill
120 Ducks Unlimited volunteers gathered in Washington, D.C. to meet with Members of Congress and advocate for policies supporting wetland…
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Delta Waterfowl Boosts Mallard Numbers with Hen House Program
As winter ends, Delta Waterfowl contractors are installing nest structures for next duck season. By March, 2,200 Hen Houses will…
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Ducks Unlimited Celebrates 2026 World Wetlands Day
On Feb. 2, Ducks Unlimited and global conservationists celebrate World Wetlands Day, highlighting wetlands’ role for people, wildlife, and cultural…
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The Association Applauds Passage of Wetlands Legislation
The Association of Fish and Agencies commends Congress for passing the 2025 Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2316),…
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