Waterfowl Habitat

Learn More About Waterfowl Habitats

Early Spring Habitat Outlook 2022

An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas

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Evaluation and Monitoring of Conservation

DU's programs have always had a strong biological foundation

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Field Reports: 2017 Late-Spring Habitat Conditions

An overview of wetland conditions on key waterfowl breeding areas

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Field Reports: 2017 Spring Habitat Conditions

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

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Field Reports: 2018 Late-Spring Habitat Conditions

An overview of wetland conditions on key waterfowl breeding areas

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Field Reports: 2019 Early Spring Habitat Outlook

Wetland conditions are highly variable across key waterfowl breeding areas

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Habitat Benefits All Outdoorsmen and Women

DU's work supports many fish and game species

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Habitat for Hunters

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

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High-Priority Habitats

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

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International Partners Restore Key Quebec Marsh

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

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Mallards & Flooded Timber

Bottomland forested wetlands are havens for wintering waterfowl

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What's a Duck Marsh Really Worth

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

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Wild Rice & Mallards On the Kapuskasing

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

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Winter Homes for Waterfowl

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

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Winter Resort for Waterfowl

The Wetlands of Mexico

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Winter Wheat: The Duck-Friendly Crop

New partnership is a win-win for farmers and waterfowl

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Wood Duck Boxes: Safe Hatch Means Strong Season

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

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Field Reports: Fall Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions on key landscapes for waterfowl

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The Amazing Journey

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

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The Power of Wetlands

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

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Think Like a Duck

Benefits of Managing for Native Vegetation

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Trouble for Texas Pintails

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

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True North

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

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Wetlands Under Siege

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

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Milk River Ridge

Habitat gem a part of pintail strategy

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Montana focus of DUTV program

Episode features DU BADCAT event, scaup research

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New CRP Practice Emphasizes Ducks

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

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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.

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Our Favorite Marsh

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

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Redhead Central

Pushing the limits of food supplies on the Laguna Madre

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Rice and Ducks in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

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

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Rice Growers Support Conservation

The rice industry and DU enjoy a close working relationship

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Aquatic Invaders

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

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Biodiversity in the Grassland Biome

Diversity loss in grassland habitats threatens waterfowl

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Biofuels and Ducks

How will ethanol fuel affect breeding waterfowl?

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Conservation: Ducks Unlimited's Lands Program

Private landowners are partnering with DU to protect crucial waterfowl habitats

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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

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Conservation in Canada

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

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Conservation in Ricelands

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

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Conservation: Renovating Greentree Reservoirs

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

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Conservation Score Card

More than 11.6 million acres conserved, but much work remains

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Conserving Habitat for Ducks & Fish

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

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Conserving Habitat for Fins and Feathers

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

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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

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Duck Production in 2010

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

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Ducks and Energy

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

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Ducks and Winter Wheat

Making the Landscape Productive for Ducks and People

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

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Ducks Unlimited's Bioengineering Teams

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

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Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Migration Habitat

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DU's Utah Wetlands Initiative

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

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A Primer on Moist-Soil Management

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

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Where Ducks Unlimited Works in Your State

Delivering Continental Conservation for Wetlands and Waterfowl

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