Ducks Unlimited

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• Ducks Unlimited Canada

Ducks Unlimited is an international non profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife and people. DU began in 1937 in both the US and Canada as a result of the dedication of influencial business people concerned about the loss of wetlands as habitat for waterfowl and the impact this would have on waterfowl hunting. Today DU partners with a wide range of corporations, governments, other NGO's, land owners and private citizens to protect habitat, and where possible to restore and manage areas that have been damaged. Becuase wetlands are such important ecosystems that are vulnerable to human impact with more than 50% having been lost, DU's work provides significant benefits to biodiversity, water quality the environment and the economy. DU's headquarters in the United States is located at Memphis, TN and in Canada at the Oak Hammock Marsh Conservation Centre near Winnipeg, MB. DU is also active in Mexico, New Zealand and Australia.

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) facts:

• DUC has been conserving wetland habitats in Canada since 1937 in every province and territory • DUC conducts conservation activities, including: restoration, securement and management of wetlands and associated habitats; wetland and waterfowl research; and public environmental education. • Of every dollar donated to DUC, 88 cents is invested in habitat conservation, environmental research and public education. • DUC has positively influenced nearly 25 million acres of habitat in Canada. • DUC has completed 7,139 habitat projects. • DUC works in partnership with 17,200 landowners across the country to conserve habitat. • DUC’s wetland conservation mission receives support from hunting and non-hunting conservationists. These people realize the importance of saving Canada’s habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people. • DUC holds 656 annual fundraising events across Canada. These events are attended by 94,000 people. • DUC is supported by 150,000 people nationally. • 8,200 people support DUC as volunteers. • 40,500 youth (age 17 and under) are enrolled in DUC’s youth education programs.