Waterfowl Habitat

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

Conservation in Canada

While great progress has been made in conserving Canadian waterfowl habitats, many challenges lie ahead for DU and its partners

Conservation in Ricelands

Conserving three of the nation's most important natural resources; working rice lands, water, and wetland wildlife

Conservation: Renovating Greentree Reservoirs

Careful management is required to maintain the productivity of these classic waterfowl habitats

Conservation Score Card

More than 11.6 million acres conserved, but much work remains

Conserving Habitat for Ducks & Fish

DU’s groundbreaking fisheries research proves restored wetlands benefit both waterfowl and salmon

Conserving Habitat for Fins and Feathers

DU's conservation work provides a host of benefits for salmon and other popular sport fish

Crisis for Americas Wetlands

Our nation's wetlands face their greatest risk in 35 years, and federal legislation that would protect them needs your support

Duck Production in 2010

Waterfowl should find excellent breeding habitat on the U.S. prairies this year

A Primer on Moist-Soil Management

Managing seasonal wetlands for seed-producing natural vegetation has many advantages over planting crops

Aquatic Invaders

Changes to Farm Bill programs mean your support for DU’s habitat conservation work is more vital than ever

Biodiversity in the Grassland Biome

Diversity loss in grassland habitats threatens waterfowl

Biofuels and Ducks

How will ethanol fuel affect breeding waterfowl?

Conservation: Ducks Unlimited's Lands Program

Private landowners are partnering with DU to protect crucial waterfowl habitats

Field Reports: 2019 Early Spring Habitat Outlook

Wetland conditions are highly variable across key waterfowl breeding areas

Habitat Benefits All Outdoorsmen and Women

DU's work supports many fish and game species

Habitat for Hunters

DU's habitat projects not only produce ducks but also provide important public-hunting opportunities

High-Priority Habitats

An overview of North America's most important waterfowl landscapes and DU's efforts to conserve them

International Partners Restore Key Quebec Marsh

In Canada alone, DU has completed more than 9,560 habitat projects

Mallards & Flooded Timber

Bottomland forested wetlands are havens for wintering waterfowl

Milk River Ridge

Habitat gem a part of pintail strategy

Montana focus of DUTV program

Episode features DU BADCAT event, scaup research

New CRP Practice Emphasizes Ducks

New enrollment guidelines will provide valuable nesting habitat, but significant challenges remain

Production 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.

Ducks and Energy

Development of new energy sources could have significant impacts on North America’s waterfowl

Ducks and Winter Wheat

Making the Landscape Productive for Ducks and People

Ducks Unlimited project combatting Mississippi River flooding, protecting citizens and wetlands alike

Ducks Unlimited's Bioengineering Teams

DU biologists and engineers work together to deliver conservation projects on diverse landscapes

Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Migration Habitat

DU's Utah Wetlands Initiative

DU has positioned itself as a leader in conserving Great Salt Lake wetlands

Early Spring Habitat Outlook 2022

An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas

Evaluation and Monitoring of Conservation

DU's programs have always had a strong biological foundation

Field Reports: 2017 Late-Spring Habitat Conditions

An overview of wetland conditions on key waterfowl breeding areas

Field Reports: 2017 Spring Habitat Conditions

Wetland conditions have improved since last spring in many key waterfowl breeding areas

Field Reports: 2018 Late-Spring Habitat Conditions

An overview of wetland conditions on key waterfowl breeding areas

Trouble for Texas Pintails

Wintering habitat loss in this state's coastal counties may be contributing to declining pintail populations

True North

Vast but fragile, arctic ecosystems are home to a variety of waterfowl

Wetlands Under Siege

Facing water shortages and rampant development, the wetlands of the Intermountain West are among North America's most imperiled waterfowl habitats

What's a Duck Marsh Really Worth

Emphasizing the total economic value of natural landscapes is essential to protecting them for wildlife and sportsmen

Wild Rice & Mallards On the Kapuskasing

The James Bay frontier offers solitude and off-the-beaten-path waterfowling opportunities.

Winter Homes for Waterfowl

Farm Bill programs help ensure that wintering grounds across the continent continue to meet the needs of ducks and geese

Winter Resort for Waterfowl

The Wetlands of Mexico

Our Favorite Marsh

Wisconsin's famed Horicon Marsh is a prime example of how wetlands help connect people with nature and their communities

Redhead Central

Pushing the limits of food supplies on the Laguna Madre

Rice and Ducks in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

DU is restoring the natural productivity of Minnesota's historic wild rice lakes

Rice Growers Support Conservation

The rice industry and DU enjoy a close working relationship

The Amazing Journey

Following one hen throughout its annual cycle reveals much about the key habitat challenges facing waterfowl

The Power of Wetlands

Acre for acre, no other ecosystem benefits people and wildlife more than wetlands

Think Like a Duck

Benefits of Managing for Native Vegetation

Winter Wheat: The Duck-Friendly Crop

New partnership is a win-win for farmers and waterfowl

Wood Duck Boxes: Safe Hatch Means Strong Season

Constructing and strategically placing wood duck boxes in your region offers a safe nesting area

Where Ducks Unlimited Works in Your State

Delivering Continental Conservation for Wetlands and Waterfowl

Field Reports: Fall Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions on key landscapes for waterfowl