DU has evolved quite a bit since 1987 when they partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to develop the Tuttle Marsh impoundment in Iosco County, DU’s first project in Michigan. They have since opened a regional office in Ann Arbor which houses more than 30 full time staff including professional biologists and engineers who focus on conservation projects.

“Ducks Unlimited is very proud of their conservation accomplishments here in Michigan.  It is important to note that this work would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Ducks Unlimited staff and volunteers, and the many conservation partners we have the privilege to work with in Michigan,” said Russ Terry, Ducks Unlimited regional biologist. “We look forward to working with our partners and volunteers in the future to help conserve another 50,000 acres of important waterfowl habitat in Michigan.”

The one constant over the years has been the tremendous dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of Michigan’s volunteers.

“Conserving 50,000 acres of wetlands in Michigan is an exceptional milestone for Ducks Unlimited to reach. We will continue to carry out our mission of conserving, restoring and managing wetlands associated with North America’s waterfowl populations in Michigan through the work of our volunteers and staff,” said Dr. Bob Hoffman, Great Lakes/Atlantic Region director.

Ducks Unlimited would like to thank everyone for making DU a success. For more information on conservation work in Michigan or if you are interested in supporting Ducks Unlimited, please contact the Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office at (734) 623-2000.

With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest and most effective wetland and waterfowl conservation organization. The United States alone has lost more than half of its original wetlands - nature’s most productive ecosystem - and continues to lose more than 100,000 wetland acres each year.