NM joins program to enhance waterfowl breeding habitat

[Cara J]

Fast Facts:  The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish recently joined other states in contributing to habitat conservation in Canada, where most of the waterfowl that winter in the U.S. are produced each year. NMDGF will contribute $5,000 a year to fund habitat projects in western Canada. The state’s contribution will be matched by Ducks Unlimited and leveraged through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, resulting in at least $20,000 a year for conservation projects. SANTE FE, NM – March 10, 2017 – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish recently joined other states in contributing to habitat conservation in Canada, where most of the waterfowl that winter in the U.S. are produced each year. Thirty-seven states made contributions in 2016. “This is New Mexico’s inaugural participation in the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ program, which funds North American Waterfowl Management Plan habitat projects in Canada,” said DU Canada Director of International Partnerships Pat Kehoe. “We are very pleased to have them as a partner in waterfowl habitat conservation in Canada, and we are confident they will see tremendous returns for their investment.” As part of the agreement, NMDGF will contribute $5,000 a year to fund habitat [...]

 

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