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Join the Stamp Friends Group to promote, preserve, and strengthen sales of the stamp. Help us raise awareness and appreciation for wetland and waterfowl conservation. Visit www.friendsofthestamp.org.
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Why a Stamp “Friends Group”? From our Statement of Purpose: Promotion Preservation Sales Better Understanding
Promotion$850+ million and the best-kept secret… • Over $850 million has gone through the fund… • Almost 5.5 million acres of wetland and grassland habitat… • One of the best kept bird conservation secrets in the US… Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware
PreservationGreat Art and Great Traditions • The tradition has helped sustained wetland and waterfowl conservation for almost 80 years. • It has a loyal constituency of proud waterfowl hunters and an enthusiastic set of collector-fans Harlequin Ducks By John Dick 1952-3 2.3 million sold Mallards By Ding Darling 1934-5 635,000 sold
Better UnderstandingIt’s not just for ducks…. It helps multiple suites of bird species…. wetlands, grasslands, and other wildlife…
What now for us? • Basically, we need to find new customers to appreciate and buy the stamp, and we are willing to work with anyone to make that happen.
Yes, A Friends Group! www.friendsofthestamp.org