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Presentation by Dominic Pesavento. Ducks Unlimited. World leader in waterfowl and wetland conservation. Formed in 1937 Vision: To ensure wetlands sufficient enough to fill our skies with waterfowl forever. Mission statement.
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Ducks Unlimited • World leader in waterfowl and wetland conservation. • Formed in 1937 • Vision: To ensure wetlands sufficient enough to fill our skies with waterfowl forever.
Mission statement Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl, as well as other wetland species and humans as well.
Habitat Conservation • Habitat Conservation • (Acres conserved as of January 1, 2009) • Canada: • 6,679,810 • Mexico: • 1,802,870 • The U.S.: • 4,130,288 • Total in North America: • 12,612,968
Membership • Membership • (As of January 1, 2009) • Canada: • 100,000 • Mexico: • 4,276 • U.S. Adult members: • 608,154 • U.S. Greenwing members: • 67,956 • Total Members: • 780,386
Core values • Waterfowl and wetland conservation • Respectful treatment of humans and animals • Science-based decisions • Waterfowling • Working as a team (staff and volunteers • Collaboration, not Confrontation • Wise Investments (88% of investments go towards conservation) • Passion and Commitment