Conservation Programs Cattle and Conservation On the northern plains, ranchers play a crucial role in conserving wetlands and grasslands for breeding ducks and other wildlife Conservation: Ducks University Ducks Unlimited is partnering with the University of North Dakota to train and inspire a new generation of wetlands and waterfowl scientists 15 Million Acres and Counting Thanks to your support, Ducks Unlimited has reached another important milestone in its mission to fill the skies with waterfowl James M. Cox Foundation Gives $1.1 Million to DU’s Gulf Coast Initiative Cover Crop and Livestock Integration Project