Reconstructing and protecting nature takes experts, science and funding. We started in 1937 and today are the leading organization in North America dedicated to moving dirt and water. The results are 18 million more acres of habitat for ducks and wildlife, people and sustainability.
Ducks Unlimited and numerous partners improve existing landscapes by repairing infrastructure, controlling invasive species and planting new vegetation.
The ability to bring a drained marsh back to life sets Ducks Unlimited apart from other conservation organizations. Teams of biologists and engineers use science to re-create nature to help wildlife and communities.
As society grows, Ducks Unlimited helps developers and state agencies offset wetland losses that occur to make way for roads, buildings and bridges.
Half of the United States’ wetlands have been lost or degraded. Ducks Unlimited and Wetlands America Trust protect remaining healthy habitat by purchasing land and passing it along to conservation partners for long-term management.
Easements are critical tools for Ducks Unlimited’s mission. Easements have two main benefits: they allow a landowner to protect key natural habitats of a property while continuing to use the area for economic gain or recreation.
Our conservation is directed by science. The DU Science Team comprises waterfowl and wetland scientists, biologists, agronomists, water scientists, lands professionals and carbon researchers.
Ducks Unlimited engineering staff design managed wetland systems that produce quality waterfowl habitat. They partner with biologists to restore wetlands and enhance existing landscapes for wildlife and people.
Our geospatial team puts conservation on the map. Since 1984, Ducks Unlimited has used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing for effective science-based conservation, communication and fundraising.
Our land protection team helps DU acquire lands from willing private sellers for restoration purposes, and helps landowners place conservation easements on their property.
Greentree Reservoirs | DU Conserve
Reviving California's Wetlands: The Ocean Ranch Project
Leque Island | DU Conserve
Soil Health in South Dakota's Prairie Pothole Region
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