Alabama Waterfowl Association

The Alabama Waterfowl Association is the state voice for over 12,000 Alabama waterfowl hunters, concerning the waterfowl hunting season and the Federal Migratory Bird regulations in Alabama. AWA networks with other state waterfowl associations in the North American Waterfowl Federation (NAWF) for wetlands conservation. AWA is working with private landowners, farmers, industry, hunting clubs, state and federal agencies to conserve and enhance Alabama's watersheds, coastal regions, wetland functions and waterfowl resources. AWA is also working to protect Alabama's hunting heritage for future generations, as a source of revenue for conservation.

California Waterfowl Association

In 1945, a small group of farsighted waterfowlers did two things that have change the direction and shape of waterfowl management in our state; (1) they got Ducks Unlimited started in California to help deal with the need to preserve and enhance breeding habitat in Canada, and (2) they founded the Duck Hunters Association of California (the predecessor to California Waterfowl Association (www.calwaterfowl.org) to look after our wintering grounds and duck hunters' needs. But over the years its basic objectives of the California Waterfowl Association (CWA) have remained the same: (1) to conserve California's waterfowl habitat - both public and private - since this is the base that supports the resources and (2) to preserve and increase waterfowl hunting opportunity for both attached and unattached hunters.

Council on Environmental Quality

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives. The Council's Chair, who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, serves as the principal environmental policy adviser to the President. In addition, CEQ reports annually to the President on the state of the environment; oversees federal agency implementation of the environment impact assessment process; and acts as a referee when agencies disagree over the adequacy of such assessments.

Congress established CEQ within the Executive Office of the President as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Additional responsibilities were provided by the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970.

Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee

The Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization composed of 11 member state natural resource agencies and other cooperating agencies and organizations with interests in the Lower Mississippi River. The Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee's (LMRCC) mission is to promote the protection, restoration, enforcement, understanding, awareness and wise use of the natural resources of the Lower Mississippi River, through coordinated and cooperative efforts involving research, planning, management, information sharing, public education and advocacy. Activities and business of the LMRCC are administered through the Chairperson, Executive Committee and Coordinator. The LMRCC has recently developed the Aquatic Resource Management Plan, a comprehensive strategy to conserve and restore the natural resources of the Lower Mississippi River.

Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation

The Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation (MWHF) established in 1982, is a non-profit, membership organization which restores and improves wildlife habitat through cost-effective projects. Michigan has suffered enormous changes since settlement - loss of wetlands, water pollution and the degradation of productive wildlife habitats. The Foundation works to resolve the bequeath future generations a world full of natural experiences. To do so will require the reversal of many detrimental changes and the restoration of degraded fish and wildlife habitats. MWHF will endeavor to complete worthwhile habitat improvement projects in a cost-effective manner. MWHF will utilize volunteers in unique ways and form innovative partnerships to work for wildlife. Through MWHF citizens have the opportunity to restore degraded habitats and provide living space for the wild creatures that enrich our lives.

Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Mission Statement is the following: MFWF promotes an effective philosophy based on three basic principles - 1) conservation incentives make a difference, 2) conservation should include private lands and 3) conservation is an important component of quality of life. MFWF believes that a conservation philosophy containing effective and cost-efficient programs will improve Mississippi's fish, wildlife and plant resources for the future.

Mississippi Land Trust

The purposes of the Mississippi Land Trust are: (1) To improve the fish, wildlife, and plant resources of Mississippi. (2) To acquire and hold title to land and conservation interests in land in the State of Mississippi and in cooperation with other land trusts and government agencies in order to ensure the benefits of land protected from industrial, commercial and residential development by private landowners. (3) To educate the public about the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and encourage them to become responsible stewards of Mississippi's natural resources. (4) To develop incentive-based conservation programs. (5) To work with the major conservation agencies that affect Mississippi to pinpoint problems and target strategies so that these agencies have effective and cost-efficient programs to improve Mississippi's environment. (6) To educate the public and private landowners about the conservation options available to landowners.

Mississippi River Trust

The purposes of the Mississippi River Trust are: (1) To improve the fish, wildlife and plant resources of the Mississippi River Valley, (2) To acquire and hold title to land and conservation interests in land in the Mississippi River Valley and in cooperation with other land trusts and government agencies in order to ensure the benefits of land protected from industrial, commercial and residential development by private landowners. (3) To educate the public about the conservation of fish, wildlife and plants, and encourage them to become responsible stewards of the Mississippi River Valley's natural resources. (4) To develop incentive-based conservation programs. (5) To work with the major conservation agencies that affect the Mississippi River Valley to pinpoint problems and target strategies so that these agencies have effective and cost-efficient programs to improve the Valley's environment. (6) To educate the public and private landowners about the conservation options available to landowners.

North American Waterfowl Federation

Recognizing the need for an aggressive, but reasonable effort to improve waterfowl and wetlands conservation in North America, in 1989, twelve private, non-profit state waterfowl organizations had the vision and dedication to form the North American Waterfowl Federation so they and others could do more for waterfowl and wetlands conservation. These founding organizations wanted a low-overhead, cost-efficient, no frills organization that could work individually and collectively to have a stronger voice in the development of policy and implementation of programs that impact the waterfowl and wetland resources of North America. The North American Waterfowl Federation is conserving waterfowl and wetlands by educating the public on the importance of maintaining a quality waterfowl and wetland resource, as well as providing expertise and conducting cost-effective preservation, restoration and enhancement projects. This is being accomplished by approaching the challenge from the standpoint of economics, highlighting North America's waterfowl and wetland resources and stewardship; and by involving a maximum number of participants, with specific projects and goals. The Federation's wealth of leadership and overwhelming support and participation of landowners, farmers and waterfowl enthusiasts has enabled the North American Waterfowl Federation to succeed well beyond expectations. The Federation is committed to being an effective catalyst that will always continue conserving North America's waterfowl and wetlands resources for years to come.

South Carolina Waterfowl Association

The South Carolina Waterfowl Association exists to work towards the conservation of South Carolina's waterfowl and wetland resources. The South Carolina Waterfowl Association (SCWA) exists to provide wildlife and natural resource conservation education to both youth and adults. SCWA defines conservation as "The wise management and use of our natural resources to provide maximum sustainable benefits from the resources to future generations of mankind." SCWA exists to promote ethical and conservation based sport hunting and fishing as an integral component of the conservation of these natural resources. SCWA is working to preserve and enhance the quality of life provided for mankind through the use and enjoyment of waterfowl and other wildlife resources. SCWA is working to serve the general public and our wildlife resources. SCWA strives to provide a stimulating and rewarding work place for biologists, educators, and conservationists who are dedicated to achieving SCWA's mission. SCWA strives to deliver excellent service to its membership, project partners and other supporters.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture enhances the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture: (1) ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious and accessible food supply, (2) caring for agricultural, forest and range lands, (3) supporting sound development of rural communities, (4) providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, (5) expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services, (6) and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world. Their vision is to have a healthy and productive Nation in harmony with the land.

U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved living standards for all Americans by working in partnership with business, universities, communities, and workers to: (1) Build for the future and promote U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace by strengthening and safeguarding the nation's economic infrastructure. (2) Keep America competitive with cutting-edge science and technology and an unrivaled information base. (3) Provide effective management and stewardship of the Nation's resources and assets to ensure sustainable economic opportunities. The Commerce Department touches the daily lives of Americans in many ways-it makes possible the weather reports heard every morning; it facilitates technology that Americans use in the workplace and home every day; it supports the development, gathering and transmitting of information essential to competitive business; it makes possible the diversity of companies and goods found in America's (and the world's) marketplaces; it supports environmental and economic health for the communities in which Americans live and it conducts the constitutionally mandated decennial census which is the basis of representative democracy.

U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy's mission is to foster a secure and reliable energy system that is environmentally and economically sustainable, to be a responsible steward of the Nation's nuclear weapons, to clean up our own facilities and to support continued United States leadership in science and technology. To do this work, the Department of Energy and its partners: (1) promote secure, competitive and environmentally responsible sources and production that serve the needs of the public. (2) support national security, promote international nuclear safety, and reduce the global danger from weapons of mass destruction. (3) support environmental quality by aggressively cleaning up the environmental legacy of nuclear weapons and civilian nuclear research and development programs, minimizing future waste generation, safely managing nuclear materials and permanently disposing of the nation's radioactive wastes. (4) deliver leading edge science and technology that is critical to our mission and the nation's science base. (5) carry out information collection, analysis and research on energy data and prices to help develop informed decisions on long term energy supply and use; and (6) increase the efficiency and productivity of energy use, while limiting environmental impacts.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which was established in 1970 by The White House and Congress, is to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment - air, water and land - upon which life depends. For 30 years the agency has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment. The Environmental Protection Agency employs 18,000 people in Washington, D.C., 10 regional offices and 17 laboratories across the United States.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal Agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service manages the 93-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System which encompasses 525 national wildlife refuges, thousands of small wetlands and other special management areas. It also operates 66 national fish hatcheries, 64 fishery resource offices and 78 ecological services field stations. The agency enforces Federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird population, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserve and restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands, and helps foreign governments with their conservation efforts. It also oversees the Federal Aid program that distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state and wildlife agencies.

Wetland Habitat Alliance of Texas

The mission of the Wetland Habitat Alliance of Texas is to preserve, reclaim and enhance wetland habitat in the state of Texas in a manner that promotes the wise use of our natural resources and the progress of our society. In pursuing this goal, the Wetland Habitat Alliance of Texas, a 501(c)(3), tax exempt, Texas corporation, is committed to the long range of goals: (1) raising public awareness and appreciation of wetlands, (2) working hand-in-hand with government, business, conservationists, private and public landowners, other non-profit organizations and the general public, (3) attracting and retaining an ever-growing membership base, (4) maintaining a forum for Texans concerned about Texas wetlands, and (5) ensuring a richer natural heritage for future generations of Texans.

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