DU Explores Partnership with Forest Service in South Carolina

Ducks Unlimited and US Fish and Wildlife Service restore 2,651 acres on Savannah NWR

This is an excellent example of how DU can partner with USFWS to make management infrastructure at critical waterfowl refuges more resilient to storms, extreme flooding and changes in climate. DU engineering staff worked with refuge staff from throughout the project, developing and implementing a plan to improve the management capabilities of the impoundments with the Savannah NWR Complex. 

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Carolinas Awarded $2.7 million for Wetlands

“The Resilient Carolina Wetlands & Rivers IV NAWCA grant provides important funding to protect and enhance important habitats linked across the Carolinas, benefitting waterfowl and migratory birds while enhancing and expanding public access opportunities on national forests, state parks, and future game lands,” said DU director of conservation programs for South Atlantic, Emily Purcell.

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Expanding Youth Hunting Opportunities in the Low Country

“Thanks to donations, the youth and adult guides were able to hunt and enjoy a pancake breakfast and snacks during the hunt, and everyone left with a DU swag pack,” said South Carolina DU State Chairman Alex Mozingo. “Upon arriving at the site, hunters were given a safety talk. Each pair drew for their hunting blind, and then it was time to hunt. Youth were paired with an experienced hunter, often a parent, in the blind. It was an amazing opportunity for both experienced youth and youth new to waterfowling to come out and hunt birds that had not been pressured, learn about conservation, and how important it is to respect wildlife and provide quality habitat for them.”

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South Carolina legislature passes waterfowl legislation

New revenue will improve waterfowl habitat in S.C.

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UFWS awards $1M for SC wetland restoration

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