November 2018
Kentucky
Supporters unite to dedicate completion of wetland project
More than 50 Ducks Unlimited supporters, donors and partners celebrated the rejuvenation of wetland habitat at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area in October.

Maryland
Coastal wetlands prepare for more water
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is the battlefront of migratory bird habitat, human activity and rising sea levels. Ducks Unlimited is helping design solutions.

Michigan
Popular recreation area to be improved next year

In 2019, Ducks Unlimited will improve 1,200 acres of wetlands at Shiawassee River State Game Area in Michigan’s Thumb region by replacing aging infrastructure.

Minnesota
Massive project could double ducks in area
Waterfowl flying over southern Minnesota have an additional square mile of prime prairie and wetland habitat following a three-year conservation effort.

Michigan
Conservation tour educates congressman on NAWCA, GLRI
Ducks Unlimited volunteers, supporters, staff and partners on Oct. 19 toured Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-2) around the Grand River Open Space, a 122-acre property in southwest Michigan permanently protected by the conservation efforts of DU and Ottawa County Parks. Ducks Unlimited partnered with Ottawa County Parks in 2011 to purchase the land, which contains a mix of wetlands in immediate danger of urban development. The purchase was part of a $1 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant. NAWCA along with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative are two of DU’s largest federal policy priorities. Educating lawmakers about the importance of these core conservation programs and showcasing the investments we are making continues to be a priority activity of Ducks Unlimited. Congressman Huizenga is a dedicated waterfowler and a member of the congressional Great Lakes Task Force.
Wisconsin
State representative tours Green Bay project
Ducks Unlimited volunteers, supporters, staff and partners showcased Oconto Marsh to Wisconsin state Rep. John Nygren (WI-89) on Oct 22. Located near the west shore of Green Bay, Oconto Marsh is a great example of how investments from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund are able to leverage partner investment to receive federal grants that otherwise would be invested elsewhere. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund is a state bonding program that generates revenue for on-the-ground conservation across Wisconsin and is one of DU’s highest policy priorities in the state. The program needs to be reauthorized by the legislature and educating decision-makers like Rep. Nygren about the importance of these state-based funding source is a DU priority. Restoration work at Oconto, in combination with the acquisition of adjacent properties by the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust, will help this area of Wisconsin once again provide the resources required by our cherished fish and wildlife.
Ohio
Partnership Hunt highlights waterfowlers' impact on conservation
Ducks Unlimited, the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the Lake Erie Marsh Association hosted the 17th Annual Ohio Partnership Hunt in October. More than 120 participants took part in three days of hunting, conservation tours and other activities across the Lake Erie marsh region of northwest Ohio.

Atlantic Flyway mallard, Canada Goose limits approved
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved changes to bag limits for the Atlantic Flyway for 2019-20.

Major Ohio coastal project reaches milestone
With support from Energy Transfer, Ducks Unlimited and several conservation partners have reached a milestone in the revitalization of vital coastal wetland habitat at Toussaint Wildlife Area in northwest Ohio’s Ottawa County.

Atlantic Experience educates supporters
Ducks Unlimited Canada and Ducks Unlimited presented the Atlantic Experience in October in New Brunswick for DU supporters and conservation enthusiasts. Guests joined conservation experts for three days of ecology, duck biology and leading-edge conservation, along with Canadian waterfowling. The event was based at the Beaubassin Research Centre in Aulac, New Brunswick. The Atlantic Experience showed why the Atlantic coast is so important to North America’s ducks. Participants gained an understanding of the challenges that waterfowl and other wildlife face on this coastal landscape and how employing our science-based approach to habitat conservation provides lasting benefits to the region and waterfowl of the Atlantic flyway. Tours highlighted Ducks Unlimited Canada's work in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island including the Wetland Centre of Excellence at Tantramar High School. Guests enjoyed a lobster and seafood bash as well as a wild game feast, which made for a trip of fellowship, discovery, recreation and collaboration in support of conservation in the Atlantic Flyway.
The love and lore of Lake Erie’s wetlands
"It’s the love of waterfowl, and the storied history of their hunting in Ohio’s marshes, and on water everywhere, really, that inextricably connects the pursuit of these birds to the preservation and restoration of the habitat that is necessary for their survival."

Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund good for hunters, good for Iowa's bottom line
"The loss of quality habitat and access to hunting ground has led to Iowans going elsewhere to spend their money."
-Tammi Kircher, Ducks Unlimited Board Member.
Time’s running out from stopping Asian carp from invading our Great Lakes
"If we let Asian carp get into the Great Lakes on our watch, we will have failed current and future generations."
-Gildo Tori, Acting Ducks Unlimited Chief Policy Officer (co-authored)
Ducks Unlimited on the air
Minnesota
Waterfowl, conservation updates on The Great Outdoors on 1500 ESPN. One episode wit h DU's John Lindstrom an d another episode with Johann Walker.

Indiana
Waterfowl season preview, conservation discussion on Indiana Outdoors, 1070 The Fan. Episode wit h DU's Chris Sebastian.
New staff
Dalton Rosin
Regional Director - Southern Indiana

317.474.7994
3020 Traditions Court
Franklin, IN 46131

A native of Minnesota, Dalton graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a degree in public accounting. Growing up he attended DU banquets and joined the Gustavus DU committee his freshman year of college. Gustavus made two sweet 16 appearances during his time. Dalton recently worked as a staff accountant at a tool company in St. Paul, Minn. before joining Ducks Unlimited. "I pursued a career with DU because I want future generations to have the same opportunity as I did to spend time in the outdoors and make lifelong memories with family and friends."
Staff changes
Gildo Tori has been named Acting Chief Policy Officer. Gildo will split time between the regional office in Michigan and the Washington, D.C. policy office.
(734) 623-2001 (office)
(734) 646-5105 (mobile)
Kyle Rorah has been named Acting Director of Public Policy for the Great Lakes/Atlantic Region. Until further notice, all policy-related issues in the region can be directed to Kyle.
(734) 623-2030 (office)
(586) 612-5502 (mobile)
Doug Lipetzky retirement
Doug Lipetzky, director of engineering services for Ducks Unlimited’s Great Lakes/Atlantic Region, will retire Nov. 30. In 1987, Doug was recruited by his friend, Roger Smith, now DU’s Great Plains Region director of engineering, to join the then small GPR staff in Bismarck, North Dakota. While working for the Great Plains Region, he guided hundreds of projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa (when the GPR included Minnesota and Iowa). Though he still works out of the Bismarck office, Doug has been directing engineering in GLAR’s 21 states since 2012. Doug’s retirement plans are tentative, but he and his wife, Sharon plan to seek a warmer climate when the snow starts to fly in Bismarck.
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