Thank you for visiting the Waterfowl U.S.A. web site. For those of you who may not be familiar with Waterfowl U.S.A., we were founded in January, 1983 as the only national, non-profit, conservation organization, dedicated to using funds in the areas in which they are raised for local and state waterfowl projects. We are a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt, non-profit organization. All donations to Waterfowl U.S.A. are fully tax-deductable as provided by law. We were founded, by biologists, for the purpose of restoring, enhancing, and preserving the vital wintering and breeding habitat within the United States. There was, and still is, a tremendous need to fund waterfowl projects on the local level. Therefore, local and state fund-raising chapters are being organized to lead the way in restoring waterfowl habitat within the United States. Waterfowl U.S.A. chapters have built drawn down impoundments in critical wintering areas, provided critical nesting habitat, planted feeding areas for waterfowl, developed educational youth programs, worked with Boy Scouts to erect nesting boxes in a national wood duck box program, funded waterfowl banding and radio telemetry projects and much more !!!

Waterfowl U.S.A. chapters retain up to 80% of the net funds they raise and spend those funds on their own local waterfowl habitat projects. Additionally, we have agreements in place for our chapters to receive matching funds for many of their projects. That allows a chapter that raises $20,000 to take their 80% ($16,000) and turn it into $32,000. If you would like to see a Waterfowl U.S.A. Chapter improving the waterfowl habitat in your area, we have information on how you can Start Your Own Local Waterfowl U.S.A. Chapter. Our web site will show you some of our Chapters Projects. We have just added this feature, and it allows our chapters to post their own chapter news, announcements, events, accomplishments, and project reports. Please check back often. More and more chapters will be adding their information in the near future. If you are interested in improving the waterfowl habitat in your area, please contact us about starting your local Waterfowl U.S.A. Chapter.

As you browse through our web site, you will be able to learn all about our organization. Our About Us section has been designed to be as informative as possibe. Here you will be able to learn exactly What is Waterfowl U.S.A. You will also find our Statement of Purpose and we have listed the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. Also, in the About Us section, we show you some of our organizations Sample Habitat Projects and an overview of our Youth Education Programs. We also have a page to show you some of the more recognizable Waterfowl U.S.A. Supporters.

As we prepare to celebrate our 22nd Anniversary, we are very excited to announce that our Board of Directors has established the Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund. This Endowment Fund is a very important step for the future of our organization. Eventually, after our fund-raising goals are reached, this Endowment Fund will provide the annual operating funds required for the day to day operations of the organization. This will allow our dedicated staff and volunteers to focus their efforts on fulfilling our non-profit mission. More importantly, the funding we are currently using for general operations will be available for the growth and development of the organization. For your convenience, we are able to accept fully tax-deductable donations to the Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund online. After you make your contribution online, you will receive an auto-response donation receipt thanking you for your online donation. This receipt will serve as your record for income tax purposes. You will also receive a personal thank you note from our office. Please consider supporting the "Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund" by giving a gift that will keep on giving.

Our web site also offers you the opportunity to join Waterfowl U.S.A. online. You can view the different levels of membership that are available and the benefits of each of the different levels of membership. After you join Waterfowl U.S.A., you will be given access to our exclusive Members Only section. If you need to buy your hunting or fishing license, we also offer you the convenience of purchasing your license online. Several states are included in this program and we hope to be adding more in the near future. We also we have made it very easy for you to check out the hunting seasons and regulations for all 50 states. We have a page that will link you to the web sites of "The D.N.R.s of all 50 States".

You will be able to see what feature articles are scheduled along with other highlights you will want to be sure to see. If you are interested in advertising in Waterfowl Magazine or on our web site, we offer you all of the information for advertising with Waterfowl U.S.A. Our web site also keeps you updated on our National Events. Plus, you can the information you need to register to attend our National Convention.

We have several other areas of our web site that are offered as a convenience to our visitors. We have an area that allows you to get the Local Weather Report for your area or for any area you may be planning an upcoming trip. There is also an area called the Swap Shop where you can get together with other sportsmen to swap hunting and fishing trips. We also have an area where you can post your Classified Ads so that they can be viewed by the thousands of visitors we have each day.

Thank you again for visiting the Waterfowl U.S.A. web site. We hope you found our web site very useful and informative. We would also like for you to seriously consider supporting our efforts. Our precious wetland habitat and wetland resource need all of to work together to save them for the enjoyment of future generations. There are many ways you can support our cause. Whether it's by joining our organization, making a tax-deductable donation, purchasing you outdoor supplies from our "online store", making a contribution to our Endowment Fund, advertising on our web site or in Waterfowl Magazine, or Starting Your Own Local Chapter, anything you can do to support our efforts will be greatly appreciated.

Yours in Conservation,
Roger L. White
President and C.E.O.
President@WaterfowlUSA.org