Ducks Unlimited’s wetlands conservation work benefits far more than just waterfowl; it benefits countless people and communities across North America. From providing access to hunting and other forms of outdoor recreation to improving water quality and insulating communities from a changing climate, wetlands are every bit as beneficial to people as they are to ducks.
Wetlands provide people with access to places to hunt, fish and explore. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the outdoor economy of the United States accounted for 2.2% of GDP in 2022 – or $563.7 billion.
Wetlands naturally filter water by trapping and removing pollutants, sediments and other harmful substances.
Wetlands make our communities more resilient by providing a natural buffer for coastal erosion, storing excess flood water and mitigating the worst effects of severe weather
By utilizing voluntary, incentive-based wetlands practices, farmers, ranchers and other private landowners can improve their operation while providing important seasonal habitat.
Ducks Unlimited has thousands of active projects to conserve and restore wetlands across the United States. Continental-scale conservation is only possible thanks to the expert biologists, scientists and engineers who move dirt and transition these projects from concept to conservation. To support these ambitious conservation goals, Ducks Unlimited relies on thousands of volunteers who understand the importance of wetlands to their communities and work tirelessly to raise money and share that message with their neighbors.
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