Ducks Unlimited receives nearly $52 million for agricultural conservation efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 2, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced major investments in climate-smart agriculture practices, including four projects totaling $52 million awarded to Ducks Unlimited (DU).
The grants are awarded under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which incentivizes a voluntary, partnership-driven approach to conservation on working agricultural lands. The DU-led projects to receive funding are located in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
"Over the last 86 years, DU has learned the tremendous value in partnering with producers to create the best outcome for both waterfowl and people," said DU CEO Adam Putnam. "The partnership-driven, incentive-based agricultural practices supported by these grants will make meaningful improvements to water and soil quality, biodiversity and habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife – all while helping increase the productivity and sustainability of the land. We applaud this historic investment and look forward to helping transition these dollars into the landscape."
The funding is part of a $1.7 billion investment by USDA in climate-smart agriculture practices, which support habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, offer additional revenue streams for farmers and ranchers, and have a host of ecosystem services.
"This isn’t just an investment in habitat or agriculture, it’s a down payment on the
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