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$25M grant to help restore grasslands in South Dakota

Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023

Wetland South Dakota — A new $25 million grant will help restore 25,000 acres of grasslands in South Dakota.
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The South Dakota Grasslands Initiative will get $25 million from a federal grant through Ducks Unlimited to restore more than 25,000 acres of grassland over five years.

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Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing wetlands, grasslands and other waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has restored or protected more than 16 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science, DU’s projects benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people in all 50 states. DU is growing its mission through a historic $3 billion Conservation For A Continent capital campaign. Learn more at www.ducks.org.