1999 Provincial News Releases

Federal Government Program Funds Local Wetland Restoration
November 16, 1999 – Saskatchewan

Today Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) gave tours of two of its newest projects to community members.

A Ducks Unlimited Initiative of More Than $175,000
October 21, 1999 – Quebec

The internationally renowned conservation organization Ducks Unlimited recently completed enhancement work on the Petite-Ferme marsh located in the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, approximately 50 km east of Quebec City.

New Program shares the Wonder of Wetlands with Schoolchildren
October 14, 1999 – Saskatchewan

Ducks Unlimited Canada, in partnership with SaskPower, announced today a program to teach students about the important contributions that wetlands make to healthy environments, both in Saskatchewan and across the nation.

Ducks Unlimited Offers Reward for Radio-tagged Geese
September 29, 1999 – Atlantic Canada

Ducks Unlimited is offering a $100 reward for the return of 22 satellite transmitters attached to geese migrating through the Atlantic provinces this fall.

Ducks Unlimited Teams up with Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation
September 27, 1999 – Saskatchewan

In an innovative partnership plan, Ducks Unlimited Canada has recently contracted the Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation (NARF) to provide agronomy and extension services on DUC's behalf.

Where Do the Geese Go?
September 22, 1999 – Atlantic Canada

Ducks Unlimited has tagged twenty-two geese in Newfoundland, Labrador and Greenland with electronic transmitters to gain a better understanding of the birds' migratory movements.

New Seaduck Joint Venture Established
September 22, 1999 – Atlantic Canada

Populations of seaducks such as eiders on Canada's East Coast are below desirable levels and have generated international concern.

Manitoba Business Leaders Raise Funds for Environmental Education
February 19, 1999 – Manitoba

Manitoba business leaders yesterday donated more than $97,000 to environmental education at a fundraising event hosted by Manitoba's minister of natural resources, the Honourable Glen Cummings.

Ducks Unlimited Dedicates Habitat Projects to MBNA Canada Bank
January 20, 1999 – Ontario

On the first anniversary of its affinity credit card partnership with MBNA Canada Bank, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) announced the first of seven conservation projects that will recognize MBNA's corporate sponsorship of Canadian habitat conservation.

 
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