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An international corps of conservationists committed to the protection and conservation of wild waterfowl. Become a member today! Dillon Ripley, Mr.

The International Wild Waterfowl Association (IWWA) was established in 1958 by a group of farsighted aviculturists, conservationists, and ornithologists. Conservation pioneers - Dr. Jean DeLacour, Dr. S. Randall Maybey, Dr. George Allen, and Sir Peter Scott - launched IWWA's early efforts to preserve the whooping crane (Grus americana) and trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator). Currently, one-third o

f all wild waterfowl are considered threatened or endangered. Habitat loss and human population growth are the primary causes of waterfowl declines, and these factors are growing annually. Today, the IWWA is a group of private aviculturists, students, researchers, conservationists, educators, zoo professionals, and waterfowl enthusiasts from around the world working to preserve all 234 taxa of wild waterfowl, and with your help in meeting the challenge, much can be done.

06/08/2026

Interested in building practical experience in ecology, biology, zoology, aviculture, and wetlands conservation?

The International Wild Waterfowl Association’s Internship Funding Program offers financial support to help eligible students offset travel and accommodation costs associated with approved learning opportunities in waterfowl and wetland-related fields. If you are between the ages of 18 and 29 and are currently enrolled, preparing to begin your studies, or have graduated within the past six months, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while advancing your career goals in conservation. The application deadline is approaching quickly on June 15, 2026!

Learn more and apply here: https://www.wildwaterfowl.org/grants-internships/internship-funding-program/

05/31/2026

There’s still time to become a sponsor!

If your organization is interested in supporting the 2026 Waterfowl Conservation Workshop, we’d love to connect.

Sponsorships help ensure a high‑quality and impactful workshop is accessible to the next generation of waterfowl conservation advocates.

🔗 https://waterfowlconservation.org/sponsors/

Reach out with any questions - we’re happy to help.

05/29/2026

IWWA Award for Prague Zoo's Bird Team

On May 23, the IWWA's Rodney Dawson Memorial Award was given to Antonín Vaidl, Curator of Birds at Prague Zoo, and the zoo's birdkeepers.

The team received this award in recognition of their incredible work for safeguarding the Brazilian merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) in aviculture, especially for the achievement of breeding this species at the Prague Zoo.

The history of Brazilian mergansers in Prague Zoo is a landmark success story in global bird conservation. As one of the rarest ducks on Earth (with fewer than 250 individuals in the wild), they were first brought to Prague as part of a crucial international effort to build a safe, ex-situ population.

The Brazilian merganser is critically endangered due to human-driven habitat destruction, including deforestation, hydroelectric dam construction, mining, and agricultural runoff that causes heavy water pollution and siltation. Given their small numbers, these mergansers act as a sensitive bioindicator of pristine water quality in the wetlands.

Unlike typical ducks that prefer standing lakes or deep waters, the Brazilian merganser requires very specific, fast-flowing, and crystal-clear wetland environments.

The Rodney Dawson Memorial Award is a prestigious award presented annually by the International Wild Waterfowl Association (IWWA). The award was established to honour individuals who make an exceptional contribution to the conservation and successful breeding of wild waterfowl.

The award was presented by Jan Harteman, one of IWWA's board members.

05/08/2026

What a century, what a lasting legacy. 🌍

How do you write a post about a man who’s made such a lasting impact on conservation and how the world views wildlife? It almost feels impossible, but here we go.

Today we join the rest of the world in wishing a happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough. 🎊
WWT is incredibly lucky to have had Sir David’s support over the years, from opening some of our wetland centres, to the close relationship he had with our founder, Sir Peter Scott. Thank you for being the voice of wildlife and helping show people that even the smallest ponds are filled with wonder. 🌿

[Image description: Sir David Attenborough at a WWT Wetland Centre, sitting admiring a wetland in a hide.]

04/26/2026

Help Support the Future of Waterfowl Conservation!

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Waterfowl Conservation Workshop are now open, but what do sponsors receive?

Depending on your partnership level, we are excited to provide the following recognition opportunities:
* Name or logo on website and workshop materials
* Daily recognition during event or at special events
* Your marketing materials in participant bags
* Welcoming guests to sponsored sessions
* Opportunity to MC a sponsored session or introduce a keynote presenter

Your support helps strengthen the entire waterfowl conservation community.

Learn more and see specific sponsorship tiers and recognition:
🔗 https://waterfowlconservation.org/sponsors/

04/09/2026

Interested in learning more about waterfowl?

Consider joining the IWWA! We offer members-only webinars like this upcoming event for current members!

Visit https://www.wildwaterfowl.org/ to learn more, join, and access our upcoming and recorded webinars and events.

03/23/2026

Interested in learning more about waterfowl?

Consider joining the IWWA! We offer members-only webinars like these two upcoming events for current members!

Visit https://www.wildwaterfowl.org/ to learn more, join, and access our upcoming and recorded webinars and events.

03/18/2026

A Huge Thank‑You to Our Past WCW Sponsors!

Our previous workshops were made possible by the generous support of wide variety of partners and organizations.

Their contributions helped ensure these workshops continued to provide world-class learning opportunities that continue to shape waterfowl conservation today.

Want to join this year’s group of partners? Please also take a second to check out all of our generous past workshop sponsors.

🔗 https://waterfowlconservation.org/sponsors/

03/04/2026

Why Become a Sponsor?

Your support directly impacts the future of waterfowl conservation:

* Increasing the accessibility of this workshop for young waterfowl conservation professionals and enthusiasts

* Sharing of research, data, and experiences from around the world

* Skill and knowledge development for all levels of waterfowl conservationists

If you or your organization is committed to conservation, this is a meaningful way to make an impact.

Explore sponsorship options:
🔗 https://waterfowlconservation.org/sponsors/

02/18/2026

Help Support the Future of Waterfowl Conservation! 🦆

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Waterfowl Conservation Workshop are now open.

Your organization can play a key role in shaping the future of waterfowl conservation.

Learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits:
🔗 https://waterfowlconservation.org/sponsors/

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