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North American Waterfowl Management Plan

For four decades, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) has been a model for global conservation.

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For four decades, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) has been a model for global conservation

Since 1986, the United States, Canada, and Mexico have worked alongside state, provincial, tribal council, nonprofit and private partners to invest more than $6 billion in on-the-ground conservation. Together, these efforts conserved critical wetlands and associated habitats while helping increase waterfowl populations by 50% across the continent.

40 years of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan Get the story

40 years of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

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NAWMP’s strength lies in its coordinated approach: a continent-wide vision paired with local expertise and action.

United by the rallying cry “Conserving Habitat Together”, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited Inc., and Ducks Unlimited de México (DUMAC) collaborate to deliver lasting benefits for wetlands, wildlife and the communities that depend on them.

The 2024 NAWMP Update charts a forward-looking path that embraces the multiple benefits of habitat conservation and expanding partnerships to meet emerging challenges, from habitat loss and changing public values to evolving demands on land, water, and energy.

40 years supporting Ducks Unlimited Canada’s mission

Conservation at McIntyre Ranch

Conservation at McIntyre Ranch

Joining forces to protect the largest private grassland project in Canadian history

DUC recognized with Knowledge Braiders’ Award for Indigenous collaboration on Yukon Wetland Field Guide

DUC recognized with Knowledge Braiders’ Award for Indigenous collaboration on Yukon Wetland Field Guide

EDMONTON, AB, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has been recognized with a prestigious Knowledge Braiders’ Award from Braiding Knowledges Canada at their inaugural annual gathering held in Gatineau, QC on March 6, 2025. The award celebrates DUC’s collaborative work with Indigenous partners on the…

Ducks Unlimited Canada and partners preserve important coastal wetland habitat near Cornwall

Ducks Unlimited Canada and partners preserve important coastal wetland habitat near Cornwall

Wildlife and people will benefit from restoration at Charlottenburgh Marsh

Outaouais region

Outaouais region

A portion of Grand Calumet Island is safeguarded for the future.

Restoration renews Hillman Marsh on the shores of Lake Erie

Restoration renews Hillman Marsh on the shores of Lake Erie

Urgent restoration undertaken to protect the habitat at a treasured destination near Leamington, Ontario.

Conserving a working landscape in Tantramar

Conserving a working landscape in Tantramar

Ducks Unlimited Canada works with local New Brunswick farmers to conserve wetlands, grassland and crop land.

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