The 75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimited

WHEREAS, healthy wetlands have a direct impact on Alabama’s environmental prosperity; and the importance of their role in water quality enhancement, storm water control and ground water protection is now recognized as integral to Alabama’s overall economic well-being; and

WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited is a grassroots, volunteer-based organization whose members are active as conservationists, sportsmen and women, and outdoor enthusiasts in all 50 states, including more than 10,200 members in Alabama; and

WHEREAS, since its inception in 1937, the mission of Ducks Unlimited has been to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl, benefitting all wildlife and people; and

WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited utilizes the best scientific information, best engineering technology and best construction practices available in a cooperative approach to conserving and restoring the state’s wetlands for a viable and sustainable habitat; and

WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited is able to multilaterally deliver its work through a series of partnerships with volunteers, members, private individuals, landowners, state and federal agencies, scientific communities and other entities; and

WHEREAS, those partners include among others, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency; and

WHEREAS, the vital work done by Ducks Unlimited has been instrumental in restoring millions of lost wetland and associated habitat acres across the continent and more than 18,700 acres in Alabama, thereby ensuring the survival of the lands and its natural flora and fauna; and

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama commemorates the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited on January 29, 2012 and honors the staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to conserve, protect and restore these magnificent landscapes for the enjoyment and benefit of all Alabamans:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim January 29, 2012, as

The 75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimited

in the State of the Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 3rd day of January 2012.

 

                                                                            Robert Bentley, Governor