The Evergreen Downtown Business Association has donated $4,000 to the Evergreen Animal Protective League.

The money is part of the proceeds from the Dam Ducky Derby earlier in August, and it’s the largest donation the association has made to EAPL. The remaining proceeds will help pay for the downtown Evergreen Holiday Walk.

EDBA plans to buy even more ducks for next year’s derby, which is the first Saturday in August.

Jim Wales, president of the EDBA board, said the organization was excited to continue its trend of supporting local nonprofits through the derby.

Bambi Moss, an EAPL board member, told EDBA representatives that everyone in the organization appreciates the support.

“This will go a long way,” she said.