Ducks Unlimited (DU) has announced a new landscape collaboration with long-standing partner Cargill to further invest in the sustainable management of watersheds across North America. Cargill renewed a three-year commitment to advancing conservation efforts with a $1.5 million, multi-year grant to support DU projects focused on shared priority watersheds: Ogallala Aquifer (Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado), Lake Ontario Watershed (New York), Upper Mississippi River (Iowa) and Canadian Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan).
Pilar Cruz, Cargill chief sustainability officer, said, “At Cargill, we know that healthy watersheds are crucial for farming and the communities around them. By partnering with Ducks Unlimited, we are investing in the resiliency of our natural resources. We are committed to preserving water quality and supporting natural resources so these lands can be enjoyed and utilized by future generations.”
Cargill has a long history of supporting the critical conservation work DU and its partners are doing to improve water quality and availability, supporting sustainable agricultural practices, protecting natural ecosystems and enhancing vital habitats for waterfowl. Since 2010, Cargill has invested over $3.9 million with DU, helping conserve or restore more than 116,000 acres across North America.
Dr Karen Waldrop, DU chief conservation officer, said, “Cargill has been an invaluable partner over the years in our mission to protect and restore critical, natural landscapes. Its continued investment in sustainable watersheds is crucial not only for clean water and productive agriculture but also for ensuring waterfowl habitats thrive across North America. By enhancing these natural areas, we are helping secure a better future for nature and people.”
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Publish date : 2024-09-18 15:57:00
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