DU hosts nation’s leaders at Capitol Hill Dinner
Bipartisan event shines spotlight on conservation in Congress
Bipartisan event shines spotlight on conservation in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 27, 2022 Following a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted the annual Capitol Hill Dinner and Auction for the first time since 2019. With more than 500 total guests in attendance, including Biden Administration officials, congressional staff, DU leadership and more than 40 bipartisan Members of Congress, wetlands conservation was once again the focus of government leaders from across the United States.
"After a few years off, it was wonderful to gather again in the nation's capital to celebrate wetlands conservation," said DU CEO Adam Putnam. "DU is incredibly fortunate to have such great friends in Congress on both sides of the aisle who prioritize the conservation of waterfowl habitat and the preservation of America's cherished outdoor spaces. This event is testament to the hard work of our volunteers and emblematic of our continued success working with Congress to support critical programs, like NAWCA, that will ensure our grandchildren have the same opportunities to experience the outdoors that we enjoy today."
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) is a voluntary matching grant program that leverages non-federal and federal funds for wetland restoration. Since enactment in 1989, NAWCA has conserved more than 30 million acres and created an average of 7,500 new jobs annually. Every dollar spent by the federal government, on average, receives a $3 match from program partners like Ducks Unlimited. NAWCA is the nation's most successful wetlands conservation program.
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