Ducks Unlimited

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Ducks Unlimited is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people. DU began in 1937 in the US and in 1938 in Canada as a result of the dedication of influential 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, landowners, and private citizens to restore and manage areas that have been damaged and to prevent further degradation of existing wetlands. By its efforts DU attempts to benefit biodiversity, water quality, the environment, and the economy in the areas in which it is active. DU's main focus is and always has been been wetland conservation for the benefit of the environment, wildlife, and humans. DU's headquarters in the United States is located at Memphis, Tennessee, and in Canada at the Oak Hammock Marsh Conservation Centre near Winnipeg, Manitoba. DU is also active in Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia.

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DUC (Ducks Unlimited Canada) has been conserving wetland habitats in Canada since 1938 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. DUC is also active inworking with others to recomend government policies that will positively influence wetlands and the environment.
Of every dollar donated to DUC, 88 cents is invested in habitat conservation, environmental research and public education.^{[citation needed]}
DUC has conserved 12.5 million acres of habitat as well as enhanced the waterfowl and wildlife benefits of millions of other acres of habitat through influential practices in Canada.
DUC has completed 7,139 habitat projects.^{[citation needed]}
DUC works in partnership with 17,200 landowners across the country to conserve habitat.
DUC holds 656 annual fundraising events across Canada. These events are attended by 94,000 people.^{[citation needed]}
DUC is supported by 150,000 people nationally.^{[citation needed]}
8,200 people support DUC as volunteers.^{[citation needed]}
53,000 youth (age 17 and under) are enrolled in DUC’s youth education programs.^{[citation needed]}