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DUC conserves our wetlands for tomorrow through:
- Habitat Conservation
- Scientific Research
- Public Policy
- Education
Key habitat conservation priorities (PDF)
- Georgia Basin, British Columbia (232KB)
- Fraser River Plateau and Columbia River Basin, British Columbia (224KB)
- Missouri Coteau, Saskatchewan (304 KB)
- Parkland Ecoregion, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (407 KB)
- Boreal Forest of Canada (512 KB)
- Pintail Initiative, Albert and Saskatchewan (243 KB)
- Great Lakes Basin, Ontario (251 KB)
- St. Lawrence Valley, Ontario and Quebec (277KB)
- Atlantic Coastal Region, Maritime Provinces (192 KB)
Habitat Conservation 
Conserving and restoring quality wetlands and associated habitats is key in saving our wetlands for tomorrow – today.
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is committed to conserving one of Canada’s greatest resources, wetlands, for waterfowl, other wildlife and people.
Since 1938, DUC’s direct habitat conservation programs have secured more than 6.0 million acres of habitat and we have positively enhanced 47.0 million more through policy and other conservation measures. But there is still much to do.
Our conservation efforts are concentrated on key threatened landscapes where they will have the greatest returns possible. This includes:
- Wetland Rehabilitation – DUC works with landowners to restore wetlands. Drawing on over 70 years of experience, no organization offers more expertise on wetland rehabilitation than DUC.
- Wetland Securement – DUC identifies priority wetlands and provides options to ensure they remain intact. These options include Conservation Easements (legal agreements), and land securement through donation or purchase.
With the help of many partners, landowners, sponsors and dedicated members and volunteers, DUC has been successful at taking action to conserve wetlands.
Using scientific research, education and by helping to develop public policy in conjunction with our habitat conservation programs, DUC is conserving our valuable wetlands.
Unfortunately, wetlands continue to vanish.
Up to 70 per cent of Canada’s wetlands have disappeared in settled areas of the country. We need to act now to stop wetland loss. Learn more about how you can help conserve Canada’s wetlands for tomorrow…today!
