Purposes 
 
     To conduct scientific researches in the ecology of waterfowl and 
 
waterfowl breeding grounds, particularly researches bearing on problems 
 
of waterfowl conservation and management. 
 
     To publish the findings of such researches in the interest of public

 
education. 
 
     To train selected students to analyze and appraise waterfowl conser-

 
vation problems. 
 
     To encourage the development of waterfowl research and management in

 
Canada by Canadians. 
 
     As means to the above ends, the station will operate a duck hatchery

 
for research purposes, and maintain a field headquarters for the research

 
personnel. 
 
 
Contributions 
 
     The cooperating parties hereby agree to contribute the following 
 
moneys and services for the operation of the Delta Duck Station for the 
 
above purposes for the period March 1, 1940, to March 1, 1941: 
 
     The Institute: $2,500. Mr. Bell: $1,000 plus the use of his land, 
 
duck hatchery, and equipment on Delta Marsh. Dr. Pirnie and Mr. Leopold:

 
supervision of research operations; winter office quarters and laboratory

 
facilities for the research staff. 
 
 
Period 
 
     The cooperating parties hereby agree that it is their intention, if

 
funds allow, to renew and extend the above contributions, in at least the

 
above amounts, for a period of three years.