Conservation: Gains and Losses
While progress has been made in conserving the nation's wetlands, these vital habitats continue to decline at an alarming rate
Visit PageConservation in Canada
While great progress has been made in conserving Canadian waterfowl habitats, many challenges lie ahead for DU and its partners
Visit PageConservation in Ricelands
Conserving three of the nation's most important natural resources; working rice lands, water, and wetland wildlife
Visit PageConservation: Renovating Greentree Reservoirs
Careful management is required to maintain the productivity of these classic waterfowl habitats
Visit PageConserving Habitat for Ducks & Fish
DU’s groundbreaking fisheries research proves restored wetlands benefit both waterfowl and salmon
Visit PageConserving Habitat for Fins and Feathers
DU's conservation work provides a host of benefits for salmon and other popular sport fish
Visit PageCrisis for Americas Wetlands
Our nation's wetlands face their greatest risk in 35 years, and federal legislation that would protect them needs your support
Visit PageDuck Production in 2010
Waterfowl should find excellent breeding habitat on the U.S. prairies this year
Visit PageA Primer on Moist-Soil Management
Managing seasonal wetlands for seed-producing natural vegetation has many advantages over planting crops
Visit PageAquatic Invaders
Changes to Farm Bill programs mean your support for DU’s habitat conservation work is more vital than ever
Visit PageBiodiversity in the Grassland Biome
Diversity loss in grassland habitats threatens waterfowl
Visit PageConservation: Ducks Unlimited's Lands Program
Private landowners are partnering with DU to protect crucial waterfowl habitats
Visit PageField Reports: 2019 Early Spring Habitat Outlook
Wetland conditions are highly variable across key waterfowl breeding areas
Visit PageHabitat for Hunters
DU's habitat projects not only produce ducks but also provide important public-hunting opportunities
Visit PageHigh-Priority Habitats
An overview of North America's most important waterfowl landscapes and DU's efforts to conserve them
Visit PageInternational Partners Restore Key Quebec Marsh
In Canada alone, DU has completed more than 9,560 habitat projects
Visit PageMallards & Flooded Timber
Bottomland forested wetlands are havens for wintering waterfowl
Visit PageNew CRP Practice Emphasizes Ducks
New enrollment guidelines will provide valuable nesting habitat, but significant challenges remain
Visit PageProduction and Preservation Go Hand in Hand
Ducks Unlimited works to both produce and preserve vital waterfowl habitat. Learn about our habitat initiatives and how you can support them.
Visit PageOur Favorite Marsh
Wisconsin's famed Horicon Marsh is a prime example of how wetlands help connect people with nature and their communities
Visit PageRice and Ducks in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
DU is restoring the natural productivity of Minnesota's historic wild rice lakes
Visit PageRice Growers Support Conservation
The rice industry and DU enjoy a close working relationship
Visit PageThe Amazing Journey
Following one hen throughout its annual cycle reveals much about the key habitat challenges facing waterfowl
Visit PageThe Power of Wetlands
Acre for acre, no other ecosystem benefits people and wildlife more than wetlands
Visit PageTrouble for Texas Pintails
Wintering habitat loss in this state's coastal counties may be contributing to declining pintail populations
Visit PageWetlands Under Siege
Facing water shortages and rampant development, the wetlands of the Intermountain West are among North America's most imperiled waterfowl habitats
Visit PageWhat's a Duck Marsh Really Worth
Emphasizing the total economic value of natural landscapes is essential to protecting them for wildlife and sportsmen
Visit PageWild Rice & Mallards On the Kapuskasing
The James Bay frontier offers solitude and off-the-beaten-path waterfowling opportunities.
Visit PageWinter Homes for Waterfowl
Farm Bill programs help ensure that wintering grounds across the continent continue to meet the needs of ducks and geese
Visit PageWinter Wheat: The Duck-Friendly Crop
New partnership is a win-win for farmers and waterfowl
Visit PageWood Duck Boxes: Safe Hatch Means Strong Season
Constructing and strategically placing wood duck boxes in your region offers a safe nesting area
Visit PageWhere Ducks Unlimited Works in Your State
Delivering Continental Conservation for Wetlands and Waterfowl
Visit PageField Reports: Fall Habitat Outlook
An overview of wetland conditions on key landscapes for waterfowl
Visit PageDucks and Energy
Development of new energy sources could have significant impacts on North America’s waterfowl
Visit PageDucks Unlimited project combatting Mississippi River flooding, protecting citizens and wetlands alike
Visit PageDucks Unlimited's Bioengineering Teams
DU biologists and engineers work together to deliver conservation projects on diverse landscapes
Visit PageDucks Unlimited Waterfowl Migration Habitat
Visit PageDU's Utah Wetlands Initiative
DU has positioned itself as a leader in conserving Great Salt Lake wetlands
Visit PageEarly Spring Habitat Outlook 2022
An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
Visit PageEvaluation and Monitoring of Conservation
DU's programs have always had a strong biological foundation
Visit PageField Reports: 2017 Late-Spring Habitat Conditions
An overview of wetland conditions on key waterfowl breeding areas
Visit PageField Reports: 2017 Spring Habitat Conditions
Wetland conditions have improved since last spring in many key waterfowl breeding areas
Visit PageField Reports: 2018 Late-Spring Habitat Conditions
An overview of wetland conditions on key waterfowl breeding areas
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