Ducks Unlimited UW-Madison Chapter
About
Started in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation. Ducks Unlimited "conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benifit other wildlife and people". To date, DU has conserved more than 12 million acres across North America. Ducks Unlimited is a non-profit organization, and most of its revenue used in conservation projects comes from volunteer-hosted events. In fact, DU volunteers host more than 4,000 grassroots fundraising events every year, ranging from banquets to shooting tournaments to golf outings. Furthermore, over 81% of every dollar donated to DU goes directly to conservation/education projects.
The Ducks Unlimited UW-Madison Chapter is a student organization composed of a group of all types of students passionate about DU initiatives. The chapter's main goal is to aid Ducks Unlimited in funding their wetland restoration projects through events such as banquets, raffles, and other publically held outings. Other opportunities include volunteer days, chapter socials, and professional development meetings.