DUCKS UNLIMITED-AMERICA'S ENERGY

Ducks Unlimited is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife and people.  In January 2012 it had roughly 597,000 members.  Their Mission: Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl.  These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.  Their Vision: The vision of Ducks Unlimited is wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Thanks to decades of abiding by that single mission, Ducks Unlimited is now the world’s largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization.  DU is able to deliver its work through a series of partnerships with private individuals, landowners, agencies, scientific communities and other entities.  Waterfowl are not the only beneficiaries of DU’s habitat work.  Wetlands improve the overall health of our environment by recharging and purifying groundwater, moderating floods and reducing soil erosion.  The United States alone has lost more than half of its original wetlands, and tens of thousands of wetland acres continue to be lost at an accelerating rate each year.  Each year, DU volunteers and staff hold more than 4,000 fundraising events across the country.  By simply attending a local event, you can have a great time while helping DU fill the sky with waterfowl for future generations.  If you are interested in finding out about these opportunities or joining Ducks Unlimited you can simply log on to their website at www.ducks.org.