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Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. Habitat Restoration, Youth Education, Legislation Focused exclusively in the great state of Wisconsin…. i8curds@cedarvalleycheesestore.com. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. HABITAT RESTORATION:

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Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

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  1. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Habitat Restoration, Youth Education, Legislation Focused exclusively in the great state of Wisconsin…

  2. i8curds@cedarvalleycheesestore.com Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HABITAT RESTORATION: WWA partners with Federal, State, and private entities to restore and enhance wetland ecosystems, on both public and private lands…

  3. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HABITAT RESTORATION: During 2010, we’ll undertake a minimum of five new projects, approved in January, as well as seven continuing projects, across the state

  4. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HABITAT RESTORATION: An example of a “ditch filling” operation… View one – late Fall, early Winter, pre-restoration…

  5. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HABITAT RESTORATION: An example of a “ditch filling” operation… View two – fill material is brought in, to eliminate the ditch …

  6. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HABITAT RESTORATION: An example of a “ditch filling” operation… View three – manipulating the fill to restore the original contours …

  7. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HABITAT RESTORATION: An example of a “ditch filling” operation… View four – a completed re-contouring of the drainage ditch…

  8. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HABITAT RESTORATION: An example of a “ditch filling” operation… View five– water covers the land, in a shallow depth, useful to many wildlife species…

  9. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: Our educational efforts take several forms, including our work with environmental charter schools, youth expo’s, and WDNR Learn to Hunt…

  10. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: Wisconsin DNR Learn-to-Hunt events are an area of increased focus for 2010, as an extension of the Hunting Heritage outreach program…

  11. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: As seen in these images from a WDNR Learn to Hunt event, hosted by our volunteers in Green Bay, youth are actively tutored in these programs

  12. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: These hands-on events typically involve Friday night training and practice, with Saturday hunts to demonstrate what they’ve learned…

  13. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: In many cases, these Learn to Hunt events focus on offering an experience to a person who otherwise would not have had a chance…

  14. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: Environmental charter schools: the award winning River Crossing School, Wildlands School in Augusta, plus new schools in Montello and Chetek

  15. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: WWA provides expert field staff to assist the educators in these charter schools during hands-on field exercises in wetland environments

  16. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: Works done include real activities to survey wetlands for restoration, maintain restored areas, and monitor results of the changes…

  17. WisconsinWaterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: By offering the children enrolled in these charter schools an immersion in appreciation for natural resources, we build future leaders…

  18. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: For years, teams of WWA volunteers have exposed thousands of school children to the “tools of the trade” at various Youth Expo’s…

  19. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: In outreach sessions like this, we may find new people interested in waterfowl hunting, and offer another viewpoint on modern hunters

  20. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association YOUTH EDUCATION: In today’s society, and with different family structures than what we had two generations ago, these Expo’s offer a unique exposure to many kids…

  21. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association EDUCATION – COMMUNITY OUTREACH: We don’t limit ourselves to only youth outreach – in 2010 we will exhibit at more than half a dozen major sport shows across Wisconsin…

  22. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association EDUCATION – COMMUNITY OUTREACH: In 2009, we debuted our Conservation Calendar, to raise awareness of our efforts, in 2010 – Pheasants Forever partners with us to expand ….

  23. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: One of the “three legs on our stool”, representing our members’ interests with those who make the rules & laws in Madison, is a key area for WWA

  24. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: One of the greatest struggles, and eventual successes, in the latest Legislative session, was the establishment of rules for Stewardship funds

  25. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: The pursuit of expansion of “open water” hunting opportunities, upon the public waters of the state, is an area of focus for WWA…

  26. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: One of WWA’s core missions is promotion of legislation that protects Wisconsin’s resources and the rights of citizens to hunt and fish

  27. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS? As an Association of members, we enjoy the financial support of those people who choose to join us, at several levels of participation, plus…

  28. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS? Our small staff helps a legion of volunteers, hosting upwards of three dozen fund raising events each year, in the form of dinner banquets, picnics, fun shoots and more….

  29. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS? Additionally, we count on the assistance of more than 18 different corporate donors, including our 2010 Title Sponsor – Final Approach ….

  30. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS? In our restoration works, we utilize: the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp, municipal project funds, and Federal grants like the North American Waterfowl Conservation Act …

  31. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association HOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS? Finally, we work with funds from other sources like: the Dutton Foundation, local sportman’s groups, and other private foundations…

  32. Wisconsin Waterfowl Association THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN WWA! WE ARE POWERED BY OUR MEMBERS – JOIN US TODAY! www.wisducks.org

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