Raising Funds for Wetland Conservation this April in Lincoln

LINCOLN - The Blackfoot River Committee of Ducks Unlimited (DU) is hosting its 17th annual dinner banquet at the Lincoln Community Hall Saturday, April 16. Doors open at 5 p.m. A tasty dinner, prepared by Bushwackers will be served at 6 p.m.

The evening's activities include live and silent auctions, raffles, games, and giveaways. A wide array of items including local and original art, furniture, gift baskets, goods and services by area businesses and 20 guns will be up for grabs. To add to the fun is favorite Auctioneer Zane Burns.

"Our committee holds this event to support the Lincoln Community and raise funds for wetland conservation. We are looking forward to a sellout crowd again this year and everyone is welcome to attend our family friendly event," said committee chairs Ernie and Renee Lundberg. "Proceeds from the event will go to support DU's wetlands and waterfowl habitat conservation efforts in Montana, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico."

Ducks Unlimited was formed to provide critical habit for the life cycle needs of North America's migratory waterfowl by protecting, restoring, enhancing and managing important wetlands and associated uplands. This volunteer based organization is the world's largest private sector waterfowl, wetlands and wildlife conservation organization. The story doesn't end with waterfowl. More than 900 species of wildlife, as well as a countless array of aquatic- and plant-life, depend on DU projects for habitat. Wetlands are one of the most productive sources of life on the planet. Wetlands represent less than five percent of U.S. landmass, but are essential to the survival of more than 35 percent of our threatened or endangered species.

Register by April 8 for a chance to win a Remington M597 .22 LR rifle. Contact Ernie or Renee at 406-362-4072 for tickets or more information. Attendees may also register online at http://www.ducks.org/montana/events.