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The Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy (LRWC) is dedicated to the protection of waterfowl and wetland habits through research, education and conservation action.

The LRWC is one of the largest not-for-profit breeding facilities for waterfowl in North America.  Home to over 60 species of waterfowl from throughout the world, the LRWC maintains a diverse collection of waterfowl with an active propagation program that provides birds to reintroduction programs, zoos and educational programs.  Founded by S. Dillon Ripley in 1985, the history of the LRWC is deeply rooted in his dedicated to the preservation and conservation of rare, threatened and endangered species.  Today, the LRWC also recognizes the importance of a strong focus on the restoration and conservation of wetland habitats worldwide.   Integration of an active research program, with conservation actions and a premier captive breeding facility, is an essential component of the LRWC program designed to make substantial contributions to the management of waterfowl.  Central to the mission of the LRWC, along with research and conservation action, is education.  The LRWC maintains an active educational program, both on and off site, to promote public awareness of the continued need for the conservation of waterfowl and wetland habitats.