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Conservation News
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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Congress fortifies hunters’ investment in conservation
The U.S. Senate passed the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act, extending funding from the Pittman-Robertson Fund to support the…
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2025 Waterfowl Population Survey Results
USFWS’s 2025 Waterfowl Status Report shows 34M breeding ducks, steady from 2024 but 4% below average. Mallards remain low; pintails…
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Partnership Restores Wild Turkey Habitat at Jamestown Wildlife Area
A habitat project in north-central Kansas is boosting wild turkey and wildlife populations through an 18-year partnership between NWTF, KDWP,…
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Interior Department Announces $102.9 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects
The U.S. Interior Dept. approved $102.9M in Wetlands Conservation Act funding to restore 548,242 acres of habitat for migratory birds.…
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