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Ducks Unlimited Canada and Canadian Light Source partnership to shed light on wetlands
May 15
Using the power of synchrotron light to better understand and protect Canada’s wetlands is the objective of an agreement signed today between Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Canadian Light Source (CLS), Canada’s national synchrotron facility.
Proper Assessment is Key to Determining Winter Wheat Stand Establishment
April 30
With the lack of snow cover this winter, growers are concerned how their winter wheat will fare this spring. Decisions made during spring assessment will not only impact this fall’s harvest, but also this fall’s seeding season.
DUC supports strategic direction of Fisheries Act changes
April 24
Today the Harper government announced that it commits to the responsible protection and conservation of Canada’s fisheries. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) supports this direction and understands that laws and regulations must be updated at interval to ensure that they address evolving social, economic and environmental systems, as well as support efficient process to achieve desired outcomes.
DUC encouraged by development of Surface Water Management Strategy in Manitoba
April 4
Canada (DUC) applauds the Manitoba government for their commitment to develop a province-wide Surface Water Management Strategy.
City of Richmond and Ducks Unlimited Canada preserve largest remaining privately-owned Sturgeon Banks land
March 22
An internationally-important section of the Fraser River Estuary is now preserved for wildlife habitat and parkland.
Wetlands bring a healthy balance to a growing population
March 22
Food and clean drinking water is something some of us might take for granted. With over seven billion people to feed on the planet, the demand for food is increasing and the need for clean water has never been greater.
Ducks Unlimited Canada presented with conservation champion award
March 22
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has received the North American Migratory Bird Joint Venture Conservation Champion Award.
Ducks Unlimited Canada supports newly formed Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance and the move toward environmentally sustainable development
March 1
For more than a decade, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has been working to conserve critical wetlands in Canada’s Western boreal forest, one of DUC’s highest conservation priority areas.
Ducks Unlimited Canada and Viterra renew forage partnership for 2012
February 27
Canada (DUC) and Viterra Inc. (Viterra) are pleased to announce a renewed partnership for their forage incentive program in 2012.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Volunteer honoured with conservation award
February 21
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) would like to congratulate long-standing DUC volunteer Kelly Lewis for winning a conservation award at the 10th Annual Banquet and W.I.S.E Awards.
Ducks Unlimited Canada joins Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program
February 21
DUC has joined Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program, a national charitable organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening charities and nonprofits.
Nature artists across Canada raise funds for wetland conservation
February 14
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to introduce a talented lineup of nature artists who have chosen to provide their artwork to the National Art Portfolio (NAP) in an effort to raise much-needed funds for wetland conservation.
Burnaby artist named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Artist of the Year for 2012
February 14
Denis Mayer Jr. of Burnaby, B.C. has been selected as Ducks Unlimited Canada's 2012 National Artist of the Year for his painting, Master of the North. Mayer joins some of Canada's foremost nature artists by donating his artwork to help Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) raise much-needed funds for wetland conservation.
Canadians continue to benefit from continental focus on wetland conservation
January 11
As a leader in wetland conservation, restoration and management, DUC partners with the Government of Canada, provinces, industry including the energy sector, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife, people and the environment.
