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WPAs: America’s Duck Factories

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But within the National Wildlife Refuge System is a frequently overlooked collection of properties burdened by a mundane name: Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs). The region has justifiably been referred to as the “Duck Factory of North America.” Ding” Darling NWR in Florida. What are WPAs and why should birders care about them?

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