Learn More About Waterfowl Habitats
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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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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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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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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Where Ducks Unlimited Works
Delivering Continental Conservation for Wetlands and Waterfowl
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Field Reports: Fall Habitat Outlook
An overview of wetland conditions on key landscapes for waterfowl
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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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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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