In early 1953, the Council and the Fish and Wildlife Service, acting
jointly, adopted a flyway program which has been expanded and improved
as factual information and experience dictate. This program outlines
objectives and suggests methods and priorities for accomplishment. State
game departments now pattern their activities around the flyway program.
Extending the cooperative idea, the Council has joined with
corresponding organizations from the other flyways to form the National
Waterfowl Council, which annually participates in the official
discussion of continental and flyway management problems and
regulations. From their inception, the flyway councils have been
successful in promoting understanding and teamwork so necessary for the
perpetuation of the waterfowl resource.