Ducks Unlimited is a grassroots organazation whose focus is on conservation efforts for North American wetlands. These habitat improvement and restoration efforts greatly benefit ducks and many other species of wildlife. Since its inception in 1937, DU has conserved more than 9.4 million acres of waterfowl habitat throughout North America and DU supporters have raised nearly $1.6 billion for conservation. Scientific evaluations of DU projects have proven that the habitat we have provided has increased the annual production of waterfowl and provided valuable resources throughout the year that increase survival and reproductive potential. All but a few species of prairie-nesting ducks have made strong recoveries in the late 1990's. In addition, most populations of geese have increased during this same period.

With limited funds available, DU must make every effort to assure that conservation dollars are expended as wisely, competently, and efficiently as possible. DU projects are funded through a combination of public and private sources of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, and state and federal agencies. Year in and year out, DU strives to spend 80 percent of its revenue directly on conservation. Only four percent goes to administration. DU's management meets all of the standards of the American Institute of Philanthropy and other analysts of non-profit organizations.

For more information about Ducks Unlimited, please see the official website.