Financial incentives may be needed to encourage these landowners to manage their lands for waterfowl production. In addition, improved soil, water, and wetland conservation efforts can help improve the productivity of the land for both waterfowl and farm crops. Private organizations will play a vital part in conserving waterfowl habitat. Already, organizations such as Ducks Unlimited and Wildlife Habitat Canada have restored millions of acres of waterfowl habitat. Additional efforts by these and other organizations, as well as joint ventures by governments and private organizations.
Public agencies can help, too.
Existing public natural resource lands should be managed to increase their capability to support and produce waterfowl. Planning for public works projects should include measures to prevent or make up for destruction or degradation of waterfowl habitats. Costs of putting the North American Plan into effect greatly exceed the levels currently budgeted for waterfowl management by the Federal governments of the United States and Canada. Large governmental budget increases are unlikely in the near future. Therefore, private organizations and individuals who enjoy waterfowl must make significant contributions through both direct funding for projects and voluntary, cooperative efforts.