For more than 80 years Ducks Unlimited has placed tremendous value in knowing that the leaders of today must guide those who will take their place tomorrow. Decades of successful conservation efforts prove that tomorrow’s needs were never dismissed for the spoils of today.
However, habitat conservation opportunities are constantly evolving, and so are opportunities to engage young people in conservation through education, commitment and volunteerism.
Never has there been a better time to capitalize on public interest in the outdoors to ensure strong leadership and management of the resource for future generations. As we have for decades, Ducks Unlimited continues to recognize the importance of youth-based programs. In fact, youth engagement is an integral part of the organization’s current strategic plan.
Conserving our wetland habitats provides places for waterfowl today and into the future. Restoration and enhancement projects provide another 30 years of management capability to make habitat available to ducks and people alike while land protection and acquisition provides places in perpetuity. We need to grow the next generation of sportsmen and women to ensure the next 80 years are a success for Ducks Unlimited and its partners.
