Conservation in Wisconsin

Ducks Unlimited (DU) conserves habitat at the continental scale to meet the lifecycle needs of North America’s waterfowl. Wisconsin is part of the Mississippi Flyway, providing important migration, breeding and wintering areas for many of the continent’s waterfowl such as wood ducks, mallards, blue-winged teal, and Canada geese.

During 2005, working with a variety of partners, DU’s Wisconsin conservation program restored and enhanced 3,652 acres of wetlands and adjacent habitat while completing 76 projects in 19 counties. Wisconsin’s conservation projects are designed to maximize the amount and quality of waterfowl nesting habitat, as well as improve habitat conditions for migrating waterfowl.

Great Lakes Ecosystem Initiative

The objective of the Great Lakes Ecosystem Initiative is to conserve wetland and upland habitat to meet the needs of waterfowl, which also improves water quality and benefits other wildlife and society.

Upper Mississippi River Ecosystem Initiative

The objective of the Upper Mississippi Ecosystem Initiative is to restore and protect wetlands and associated habitats that benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people, improve water quality, and promote watershed health.