Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHabitat Restoration, Youth Education, Legislation

Focused exclusively in the great state of Wisconsin…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHABITAT RESTORATION:

WWA partners with Federal, State, and private entities to restore and enhance wetland ecosystems, on both public and private lands…

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Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHABITAT RESTORATION:

During 2010, we’ll undertake a minimum of five new projects, approved in January, as well as seven continuing projects, across the state

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHABITAT RESTORATION:

An example of a “ditch filling” operation…View one – late Fall, early Winter, pre-restoration…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHABITAT RESTORATION:

An example of a “ditch filling” operation…View two – fill material is brought in, to eliminate the ditch …

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHABITAT RESTORATION:

An example of a “ditch filling” operation…View three – manipulating the fill to restore the original contours …

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHABITAT RESTORATION:

An example of a “ditch filling” operation…View four – a completed re-contouring of the drainage ditch…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHABITAT RESTORATION:

An example of a “ditch filling” operation… View five– water covers the land, in a shallow depth, useful to many wildlife species…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

Our educational efforts take several forms, including our work with environmental charter schools, youth expo’s, and WDNR Learn to Hunt…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

Wisconsin DNR Learn-to-Hunt events are an area of increased focus for 2010, as an extension of the Hunting Heritage outreach program…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

As seen in these images from a WDNR Learn to Hunt event, hosted by our volunteers in Green Bay, youth are actively tutored in these programs

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

These hands-on events typically involve Friday night training and practice, with Saturday hunts to demonstrate what they’ve learned…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

In many cases, these Learn to Hunt events focus on offering an experience to a person who otherwise would not have had a chance…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

Environmental charter schools: the award winning River Crossing School, Wildlands School in Augusta, plus new schools in Montello and Chetek

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

WWA provides expert field staff to assist the educators in these charter schools during hands-on field exercises in wetland environments

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

Works done include real activities to survey wetlands for restoration, maintain restored areas, and monitor results of the changes…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

By offering the children enrolled in these charter schools an immersion in appreciation for natural resources, we build future leaders…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

For years, teams of WWA volunteers have exposed thousands of school children to the “tools of the trade” at various Youth Expo’s…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationYOUTH EDUCATION:

In outreach sessions like this, we may find new people interested in waterfowl hunting, and offer another viewpoint on modern hunters

YOUTH EDUCATION:In today’s society, and with different family structures than what we had two generations ago, these Expo’s offer a unique exposure to many kids…

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Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationEDUCATION – COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

We don’t limit ourselves to only youth outreach – in 2010 we will exhibit at more than half a dozen major sport shows across Wisconsin…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationEDUCATION – COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

In 2009, we debuted our Conservation Calendar, to raise awareness of our efforts, in 2010 – Pheasants Forever partners with us to expand ….

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationLEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:

One of the “three legs on our stool”, representing our members’ interests with those who make the rules & laws in Madison, is a key area for WWA

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationLEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:

One of the greatest struggles, and eventual successes, in the latest Legislative session, was the establishment of rules for Stewardship funds

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationLEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:

The pursuit of expansion of “open water” hunting opportunities, upon the public waters of the state, is an area of focus for WWA…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationLEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:

One of WWA’s core missions is promotion of legislation that protects Wisconsin’s resources and the rights of citizens to hunt and fish

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS?

As an Association of members, we enjoy the financial support of those people who choose to join us, at several levels of participation, plus…

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS?

Our small staff helps a legion of volunteers, hosting upwards of three dozen fund raising events each year, in the form of dinner banquets,

picnics, fun shoots and more….

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS?

Additionally, we count on the assistance of more than 18 different corporate donors, including our 2010 Title Sponsor – Final Approach ….

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS?

In our restoration works, we utilize: the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp, municipal project funds, and Federal grants like the North American

Waterfowl Conservation Act …

Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationHOW DO WE FUND THESE MISSIONS?

Finally, we work with funds from other sources like: the Dutton Foundation, local sportman’s groups, and other private foundations…

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Wisconsin Waterfowl Association