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Hey guys! I just wanted to let you know that “My” stamp is out… that is, the stamp that has my painting on it. I still can’t quite believe this is happening to me. It’s sort of like … like, winning a Grammy if they were for visual artists. And they only gave one per year!
The Federal Duck Stamp is not a postage stamp, but a Conservation stamp. 98% of the sale of each and every stamp goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund. I do not make any money at all from the stamp. This fund may not be used for anything other than the purchase, preservation, restoration, maintenance, and easements of wildlife habitat (particularly wetlands and grasslands). Despite the name, this money saves thousands of species of plant and animals, not just birds and ducks. To date the stamp program has protected over 6.8 million acres, most notably as part of the National Wildlife Refuge system. In short- Duck Stamps protect vital wetland and grassland habitats, which are used by tens of thousands of species of animal and plant. The wetlands in particular help filter our groundwater and mitigate flooding. These two habitats are incredibly important for plants and animals, but are also important for people! The money generated from each stamp can NOT be used in any other way, and as of 2013 each stamp conserved around 725 square feet. THAT’S BANANAS. Now that the stamp is $25, it is predicted to save MORE than 725 square feet per stamp. Imagine a beautiful, wild place on a National Wildlife Refuge or any other wetland or grassland preservation project, and then imagine that you personally saved more than 725 square feet of it. How cool is that?
I have been getting quite a few questions about where to get stamps. I think it’s awesome that so many people are interested!
It’s important to mention that there are two main issues of the stamp. One is the “old fashioned” gummed stamp (lick-it-and-stick-it) and the other is the adhesive stamp (peel and stick). The image above is the adhesive stamp.
When you buy from a post office (call to make sure they stock them first!) or from a sporting goods counter, they really only carry the adhesive stamp.If you want the water activated gummed stamp, you will need to order from the internet or through your normal philatelic provider. Places to order stamps: http://www.fws.gov/birds/get-involved/duck-stamp/buy-duck-stamp.php
I am happy to sign stamps shipped to me (with full return postage, please) or at any event I will be attending! If, however, you want a signed stamp and can’t attend any of the events I am going to, please feel free to order one off of my website.
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My art: featherdust.comHi Jennifer!
Congrats! Do you have a limited amount of the signed adhesive stamps? I’d like to order one from your site, but won’t be able to for a couple of weeks. 🙂IN SEARCH OF MY NEXT GRAILS:
Black Peacock & Butternut Adult Poads
Kickstarter 'Rainbow Tiger' Bantam Dragon*~*~*~* Ela_Hara: The DragonKeeper *~*~*~*
*** Come visit me on deviantArt at http://ela-hara.deviantart.comHi Jennifer!
Congrats! Do you have a limited amount of the signed adhesive stamps? I’d like to order one from your site, but won’t be able to for a couple of weeks. 🙂They printed over two million of them, and I can order more if I run out (until next year) so you have plenty of time!
Volunteer mod- I'm here to help! Email me for the best response: nambroth at gmail.com
My art: featherdust.comAgain, congratulations! I’ll certainly buy one of these; National Parks and Wildlife Reserves are a big part what make this country beautiful, in my opinion. It’s astounding to think that one painting can help save wildlife across the country, and yet it does so brilliantly.
[i]Keeping an eye out for fantasy gryphons and test paint dragons.[/i]
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