WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST

The goal of Wetlands America Trust is to provide specialized financial and philanthropic support to Ducks Unlimited. It's been that way since WAT was created more than 25 years ago, and it will remain the primary focus for decades to come. WAT's principle role is the fiduciary responsibility for DU's endowment and land holdings. WAT is also one of the nation's largest accredited land trusts, holding conservation easements on more than 400,000 acres. Not only has WAT been successful with this ch... arge, the trustees have individually taken up the mantle to introduce DU and conservation programs to their friends, family and colleagues. Three committees lead the day-to-day activities of the Trust. Chaired by Dan Ray, and using the trustees' vast personal and business networks to recruit new hunter-conservationists, the Development Committee undertakes highly individualized and directed fundraising for DU. Past DU President John Tomke chairs the Government Affairs Committee to build strong relationships with policy makers and to educate public officials on policy issues essential to DU's conservation mission, while the Nominating Committee - chaired by Doug Oberhelman - identifies and recommends potential trustees and manages WAT's governance considerations. More