Home2007 National News Releases 
Prime wetland area in the heart of the Mackenzie Valley on the road to permanent protection
November 21, 2007
A vast wetland-dominated expanse of Northwest Territory wilderness is on the road to permanent protection.
DUC urges continuation of duck stamp program
October 2, 2007
Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp revenues key to habitat conservation in Canada.
Saskatchewan producers prove their conservation ethicSeptember 21, 2007
9,000 Saskatchewan producers step up for environment.
A weeks’ worth of celebrating Canada’s Boreal Forest
September 19, 2007
Ducks Unlimited Canada has more than 5 million reasons to celebrate National Forest Week from September 23-29.
Local man Canada’s duck calling champ
September 10, 2007
Canada now has a champion duck caller and representative for the World’s Champion Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart, Arkansas – and he’s from New Brunswick.
DUC applauds federal government expansion of Nahanni Park
August 8, 2007
Government of Canada announces significant expansion of Nahanni National Park Reserve.
Teens Flock to Manitoba for Great Greenwing Adventure
August 8, 2007
Teens participate in challenging and exciting week of adventure and education.
Water plus good habitat equals more ducks
July 13, 2007
The waterfowl equation that Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) adheres to has been time tested and continues to be proven true. Water plus good habitat equals more ducks.
Conservationist receives award
July 12, 2007
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) conservation programs specialist Daryl Nazar has won the Young Professional Award.
Long-billed curlews found nesting in winter wheat
June 19, 2007
DUC biologists and agrologists have quietly hypothesized that the benefit associated with winter wheat and waterfowl could also apply to other ground nesting birds. It appears their thoughts are now ringing true.
Federal government invests nearly $340,000 to study wetland protection
June 15, 2007
James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk–Interlake, today announced nearly $340,000 in funding for a pilot project by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) that will study the ecological and economic benefits of wetlands.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Elects New President
June 13, 2007
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is pleased to announce that Mr. C. Neil Downey, CA was elected as the non-profit organization’s 38th president at its national board of directors meeting held June 9-10 in Victoria, B.C.
Conservator writers win Outdoor Writers of Canada awards
June 9, 2007
Conservator writers take top prizes in the 2007 Outdoor Writers of Canada (OWC) National Outdoor Communications Awards.
Burke and Muckler place a waterfowler’s wager on final series outcome
May 28, 2007
Some might consider them lucky ducks to make it this far in the National Hockey League playoffs, but no one can accuse Anaheim Ducks general manager Brian Burke of ducking an opportunity to promote wetland and waterfowl conservation.
Soil conservation is important for all Canadians
April 16, 2007
National Soil Conservation Week runs April 15 to 21, 2007.
Federal government and conservation groups join forces for habitat management
March 26 , 2007
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announces signing of an agreement to achieve better conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.
Significant step to permanently protect northern heritage jewel
March 15, 2007
DUC contributes to protected status of new National Historic Site in the NWT.
Federal government announces new initiative to conserve ecologically significant lands across Canada
March 14, 2007
$225 million investment towards protecting ecologically significant lands across southern Canada.
Calling all teens!
March 3, 2007
Apply for Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Great Greenwing Adventure today. Youth aged 13-17 could enjoy a week-long eco-adventure of canoeing, bird-banding, geocaching and more!
Wetlands can play part in the climate change solution
February 12, 2007
Ducks Unlimited Canada-led research looks at the role of wetlands and associated habitats in carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas and solving the climate change puzzle.
Round One of Consultation Report Looks Good for Conservation
February 2, 2007
The latest on the Next Generation of Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy in Canada.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2007
January 29, 2007
Wetlands offer many values, like filtering water, moderating climate change, mitigating flood damage, and providing wildlife habitat. Celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2007.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy in Canada: The Next Generation
January 10, 2007
Participate in the next generation of Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy and help make a difference.
Ducks Unlimited Canada announces – January is Winter Wheat Month
January 2, 2007
DUC promotes growing winter wheat because it improves waterfowl nesting sites and increases profits for producers.
