Home2005 National News Releases 
Government of Canada announces $2.7 million funding for DUC-led research
November 21, 2005
Research money to explore the potential of prairie wetlands and agricultural lands to act as carbon sinks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping Canada honour climate change commitments, while also conserving wetland and riparian areas.
Award to industry leader illustrates Ducks Unlimited Canada’s growing relationship with cutting-edge GIS technology
October 21, 2005
Ducks Unlimited Canada presented ESRI Canada with the prestigious Diamond Teal award, in recognition of ESRI’s support for DUC’s GIS technology systems and staff.
Well-time Ecological Goods and Services Symposium Bodes Well for DUC's Conservation Vision
August 22, 2005
Symposium a well-timed first step in development of government’s recently announced Ecological Goods and Services framework.
DUC Hosts National Youth Camp
August 11, 2005
From August 6-12, DUC hosted the annual Great Greenwing Adventure at Oak Hammock Marsh in Manitoba. Teens from across Canada and the United States came for a week of summer fun to learn about wetlands, wildlife and conservation.
National Ag Study – Evaluating Best Land Practices for Water Quality
July 6, 2005
A four-year, $5.65 million project led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to study the impact of various beneficial land management practices (BMPs) on water quality is now under way at seven small-scale watershed sites across Canada.
Healthy Wetlands, Healthy Fish
June 29, 2005
National Fishing Week, July 2-10, is just around the corner, and anglers everywhere are gearing up to explore the lure of fishing in Canada’s many rivers and lakes.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Elects New President
June 13, 2005
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Peter D. Carton was elected as the non-profit organization’s 37 th president.
The Duke of Edinburgh to Visit Ducks Unlimited Canada Conservation Project and Reception
May 16, 2005
His Royal Highness will dedicate project and present awards in celebration of conservation.
Calling All Teens
May 9, 2005
Ducks Unlimited Canada Seeks Young Environmentalists for Week of Summer Fun.
Migration Signals Start of Spring
April 27, 2005
The clear “honk” of the first spring goose heralds the return of ducks, geese and other migratory species to Canada.
Soil Conservation Group’s Forward Thinking Deserves Huge Kudos
April 19, 2005
Twenty years ago, a group of concerned producers and interested parties established the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) to best promote soil conservation in Canada.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Recognizes Our “Community Stars”
April 15, 2005
DUC volunteers have been organizing fundraising events in Canada since 1974, hosting 656 events and 94,000 event attendees annually.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day
February 2, 2005
Canadians take their wetlands seriously, and they should. As much as 70 per cent of Canada’s wetlands have already been lost, and they continue to be threatened.
Action Needed for Canada’s Boreal Region
January 31, 2005
The vast and intact state of Canada’s Boreal region make it the world’s greatest conservation opportunity says a new report by the Canadian Boreal Initiative.
Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Education Program Nets EECOM Award of Excellence
Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) education program received recognition at the national level through an Award of Excellence in Environmental Education from EECOM, the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication.
