Large 40th Anniversary NAWMP Logo translated to English
THE PARTNERSHIP
40 Years in the Making

In May 1986, the United States and Canada signed the North American Waterfowl Management Plan — a landmark commitment to continental waterfowl and wetland conservation. México joined the partnership in 1994. In 2026, NAWMP celebrates 40 years of science, collaboration, and on-the-ground conservation delivered through thousands of projects across North America.

The 40th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate NAWMP's achievements, strengthen partnerships, and build momentum for the work ahead — inspiring hunters, birders, outdoor recreationists, and the public to champion conservation policy and funding for decades to come.

Explore the Historical Timeline

the film

The NAWMP Story

Forty years ago, North American waterfowl were in serious decline. Today, most populations are thriving. This short film tells the story of how three nations chose collaboration over crisis, and what four decades of partnership have built.

By the Numbers
40 Years of Impact
3
Nations United
The United States, Canada, and México united by a shared conservation vision
40
Years of Conservation
From the landmark 1986 signing to the 2026 anniversary celebration
1986
The Year It Began
A landmark agreement that changed continental waterfowl conservation forever
"The NAWMP remains as vibrant and relevant today as it was when it began in 1986." — 2024 NAWMP Update

Resources

40th Anniversary Materials

To help celebrate four decades of conservation success, the following materials are available for partners and Joint Ventures to download and use at events and in communications. Questions about the logos can be directed to Whitney Polich at wpolich@ducks.org.

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