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When President Trump signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law, it was a milestone for Ducks Unlimited (DU) and conservation. Among several items, the most important piece of the new legislation was the reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).

America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, which affects important wetland habitats and wildlife conservation programs.

The package includes several important conservation measures including reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Act, reauthorization of the Chesapeake Bay Program and reauthorization of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, among other provisions.

NAWCA is a voluntary matching grant program that leverages non-federal and federal funds for wetland restoration. Since enactment in 1989, NAWCA has conserved more than 30 million acres and created an average of 7,500 new jobs annually. Every dollar spent by the federal government, on average, receives a $3 match from program partners like Ducks Unlimited. NAWCA is the nation’s most successful wetlands conservation program. The ACE Act reauthorizes NAWCA at $60 million a year until 2025.

Last years Sarasota Chapter Ducks Unlimited Banquet was held at the Deyvn on September 23rd and raised over $40K dollar to be used to conserve wetlands and duck habitats.

Sarasota Ducks Unlimited Chapter has won awards for their fundraising events for multiple years with donations over $100K dollars each event.

This year’s event will also be held at the Devyn on September 22, 2022. Tickets for this event will be available after easter. Let’s make this year the best event ever.