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PennsylvaniaPRESERVING OUR WATERFOWLING TR ADITION THROUGH HAB ITAT CONSERVATION!
he vast majority ofstreams, rivers and wetlands
interspersed throughout thelandscape of Pennsylvania
originate within the borders of theCommonwealth. Stress from humanactivities has had an adverse effect onthe ecological integrity of these fragilesystems and this stress continues toincrease due to land conversions, poorland use practices, direct and indirectphysical alteration of the area’s riversand streams and the destruction ofwetlands. Fifty-six percent of the original wetland base in Pennsylvania has been lost over the last two cen-turies. The loss and deteriorationofcritical habitats have diminished theCommonwealth’s wetland-dependent
wildlife and degraded water quality forlocal human and wildlife populations.
Ducks Unlimited’s experienced staffof biologists and engineers takes alandscape-level approach to wetlandrestoration. Science-based planningtools and cutting-edge research areguiding our restoration activitiesthroughout the Commonwealth toprovide the highest level of waterfowlbenefit for our investment.
As a result of our conservation efforts,Pennsylvania hunters and natureenthusiasts can take pleasure in thebreeding and migrating waterfowlacross the Keystone State.
HELP US!
Funds raised will be invested in Ducks Unlimited programs
that protect and restore the most critical waterfowl habitats
in Pennsylvania.Your donated funds give us powerful leverage
(as much as 5:1) to secure dollars available from state and
federal agencies, thus making your donation go even further!
HELP US!
PRESERVING PENNSYLVANIA’SNATURAL RESOURCE HERITAGEPRESERVING PENNSYLVANIA’SNATURAL RESOURCE HERITAGE
Ducks Unlimited (DU) is involved in ahistoric effort to restore Pennsylvania’swetlands and improve waterfowl pro-duction. In the past 20 years, DU, itsconservation partners and supporterslike you have restored thousands ofacres of wetlands and more than 100 miles of riparian buffers. DucksUnlimited is committed to continuedhabitat conservation in Pennsylvaniaand we hope you are too!
Pennsylvania is important in the production of local mallards, woodducks and American black ducks, aswell as providing important stopoverareas for migrating waterfowl, shore-birds and other birds.
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HABITAT CONSERVATIONThe Lower Susquehanna and Delaware Bay watersheds drain over 17,500 squaremiles, nearly 40 percent of the state. These regions provide significant migration andwintering habitat for American black ducks, mallards, canvasbacks, tundra swans andCanada geese in the Atlantic Flyway. Significant nesting waterfowl include mallards,wood ducks, American black ducks and Canada geese.
Habitat conservation for the direct benefit of waterfowl is the main focus. However,Ducks Unlimited recognizes that one way to improve habitat conditions for water-fowl populations, the other 2,600 wildlife species and people that live in the region, isto improve water quality.
HABITAT CONSERVATION
P R I O R I T Y A R E A S
A Strategic ApproachPriority areas are science-based and illustrate the areas where
wetlands and associated upland habitats can be of the most benefit
to waterfowl and have the greatest impact on water quality.
Pennsylvania Priority Areas
Lower Susquehanna Delaware Bay DU project points (Project points may represent more than one project.)
Lower SusquehannaPriority AreaThe freshwater marshes of the SusquehannaRiver watershed support nesting bald eagles,wood ducks, mallards and American blackducks, and are important to wintering andmigrating greater snow geese, Canada geese,tundra swans and American black ducks.The watershed also supports breeding mal-lards and wood ducks.
DU’s goals in this watershed will includerestoring marginally wet pastures anduplands for breeding and spring staging,promoting riparian buffer restoration andimproving water quality in the ChesapeakeBay.
Delaware BayPriority AreaMigratory waterfowl and birds along theAtlantic Flyway rely on the freshwater wetlands and uplands throughout theDelaware Bay watershed. Developmentand intensive farming in Pennsylvania, andother land use conversions, have degradedthese wetlands, deteriorating water qualityin the bay and affecting wildlife andhumans.
DU’s goals in this watershed includerestoring inland and coastal wetlands,uplands and riparian buffers to providehabitat for wintering, spring staging andbreeding, and improving water quality inthe Delaware Bay.
To become a major sponsor today, please return the form on the right to:
Phil Poux, Director of Development—Mid-Atlantic34 Defense Street, Suite 200 | Annapolis, MD [email protected] | 410.224.6620
Major sponsorship in Ducks Unlimited gives DU the opportunity to match—as much as five to one—the contribution you make. Major sponsorship starts at $10,000 given over five years or less. Your gift will be earmarked for habitatwork in Pennsylvania. Many other giving opportunities are available; please con-tact us for more information.
MAJOR SPONSORSMAJOR SPONSORS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE—DONATE TODAY!MAKE A DIFFERENCE—DONATE TODAY!
FOR MORE INFORMATION,please contact:FOR MORE INFORMATION,
Scott [email protected] | 410.224.6620
Kurt DyroffActing Director of ConservationPrograms—Mid-Atlantic [email protected] | 410.224.6620
Jeremy MercerRegional Director—Eastern [email protected] | 717.898.7308
Lew WalkerRegional Director—Western [email protected] | 814.382.8551
Ducks Unlimited needs your help to preserve Pennsylvania’s
waterfowling traditions. By restoring and protecting the
Commonwealth’s most critical waterfowl habitats we can inspire
future generations to carry out our conservation mission.Together
we can make a real difference through habitat conservation.
Or visit our Web site at: www.ducks.org
in a Major Way!
Ducks Unlimited (DU) qualifies under the provisions of Section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization created for charitable, educational, scientific and conservation purposes. Donations to DU are deductible by the donor(s) as charitable contributions for federal tax purposes.
To allow DU to take advantage of unanticipated conservation opportunities and to ensure long-term financial stability,a 10 percent Conservation Reserve Allocation is applied to all Major Sponsor commitments.
Please return this form to: DUCKS UNLIMITED
Phil Poux, Director of Development—Mid-AtlanticMid-Atlantic Field Office | 34 Defense Street, Suite 200 | Annapolis, MD 21401
I/We believe in the conservation mission of DUCKS UNLIMITED and want to support this mission with a
gift of $ __________________ , payable over __________ years. *
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Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip__________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ______________________________ Business Phone ______________________________
E-mail ______________________________________________________ Fax ______________________
Chapter Committee (if applicable) ________________________________________________________
PLEASE DESIGNATE MY GIFT TO THE FOLLOWING WETLANDS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE (check one):
* Must be pledged to pay within 5 years in order for gift to be restricted to an initiative.
Mallard Initiative Project Code: US-PA-0-1
Threatened Wetlands Initiative Project Code: US-PA-0-1
Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date _____________
I WISH TO PAY THIS PLEDGE IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER (CHECK ONE):
Single payment, to be paid by ____________________________________________.
Regular payments. Please send reminders on the following schedules:
Quarterly Semi-Annually Annually
Please contact me about making monthly credit/checking account payments.
Please count my cumulative giving towards this pledge.
MANY COMPANIES WILL MATCH GIFTS MADE TO DUCKS UNLIMITED.
Please check with your employer’s human resource office to see if this opportunity is available to you.
My employer will match my gift.
Employer’s Name________________________________________________________________________
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Leader in Wetland and W
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Conservation
Within the last 100 years, m
ore than 50 percent of all original wetlands have been
converted to agricultural, industrial and municipal uses. R
ecognizing the impact that
habitat destruction had upon waterfow
l populations, a group of concerned sportsmen
formed D
ucks Unlim
ited in 1937 to mitigate this habitat loss through proactive
preservation and restoration programs.
Ducks U
nlimited is the largest private habitat conservation organization solely dedicated
to the conservation of North A
merican w
aterfowl and w
etlands through partnerships, volunteers and an expert staff of fund-raisers, scientists and engineers. T
he Great Lakes/
Atlantic R
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restore and protect the continent’s diminishing w
etlands in 18 states, from W
isconsin toV
irginia and north to Maine.
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