Conservation in Alabama
Alabama is part of the Mississippi Flyway and provides important winter habitat for waterfowl that are produced in the Prairie Pothole Region and Great Lakes states. In some years, Alabama has the potential to winter large numbers of mallards and wood ducks. Historically, thousands of beaver ponds scattered across the state provided reliable habitat for many species of waterfowl. DU has worked to conserve over 18,000 acres of waterfowl habitat throughout Alabama. Our goal is to perpetually secure habitat and the future of Alabama as an important wintering area in North America. Your support of DU will help us achieve that goal.
Alabama Habitat Projects
Southeastern Coastal Plain
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Alabama's Sipsey River Swamp Area Increases by 153 Acres
The generosity of 10 Alabama Ducks Unlimited Life Sponsors resulted in the acquisition of 153 acres of pristine wetlands and bottomland hardwood forest near Tuscaloosa, AL. This section of Alabama natural habitat is located within the Forever Wild Sipsey River Tract in Tuscaloosa County.
A dedication plaque recognizing the donors was unveiled in March 2004 at the site. This group includes Logan and Eliza Anderson, R. Forrest Fitts, Ernest Hale, Drs. Jerry and Isabel Oldshue, and Jerry Oldshue Jr., all of Tuscaloosa; Charles E. Carper IV, John P. Darnall IV, Don W. Drennen Jr., Barry "Coot" Saunders Jr., and Carol Anne Sutfin, all of Birmingham....
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