Dear fellow New Zealander
Our wetlands are facing a crisis. These wild places abound with
life and their inhabitants are familiar to us all. However, over 90%
of our wetlands are gone and many of our plants and animals
now face severe threats. The Department of Conservation
can not save everything, and the losses are still mounting. You
can help save our precious wetlands.
Wetlands are crucial
for a healthy environment,
and their benefits touch us all. They:
- produce clean water for people and animals
- reduce the impacts of floods and droughts
- help keep
rivers flowing and recharge underground water
- provide recreation
for thousands of people
- are home to
60 species of birds (not to mention fish)
Joining Ducks Unlimited
By joining Ducks
Unlimited you will give our wetlands and
waterfowl a brighter future. You will receive all of our
member benefits, and our special gift, so while the birds
can't thank you, we will.
To join simply email us at
and we will send you a membership pack. I look forward to welcoming
you as a member.
DU Membership Benefits
- Four copies
of flight magazine per year - our information and
education voice.
- Attend the DU Annual Confrence - meet
friends, participate, have your say.
- Enables you
to apply for operation wetlands funding.
- Books, equipment,
DU products, and exclusive New Zealand
art prints are available for purchase.
- A membership
decal to show your support. Sponsors and
Life Members also recieve a handsome certificate.
- All donations
qualify for tax deductibility.
-
Know you are helping save habitat for waterfowl, plus hundreds of wetland plants and animals.
Ross Cottle
President