North America’s Vanishing Wetlands: Facing the Challenge

To answer the challenge to save North America's wetlands, grasslands and waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited has embarked upon the Wetlands for Tomorrow campaign, an ambitious continental effort to raise $1.7 billion for wetland habitat conservation.

With a proven track record of partnering with the private sector, government and other conservation organizations for nearly 70 years, Ducks Unlimited has restored and conserved almost 12 million acres of crucial habitat that benefits waterfowl, other wildlife and people.

The need to conserve North America’s wetlands has never been greater. Canada’s wetlands and grasslands have traditionally produced more than half of North America’s waterfowl and play a crucial role in sustaining many other wildlife populations. Sadly, in some parts of Canada nearly three-fourths of the original wetlands are now gone. The picture isn’t any brighter in the United States, where more than half the original wetlands have been lost, and more than 80,000 wetland acres disappear each year.

With the help of conservation-minded individuals, organizations, and foundations, Ducks Unlimited has the ability to meet this aggressive 5-year campaign goal and conserve our most critical wetlands. If you would like more information on the Wetlands for Tomorrow campaign or to find out how you can help, please contact: Steve Schmitt, 360-885-2011 or sschmitt@ducks.org."