Home2002 Provincial News Releases 
Comox Bay Farm Revitalization
December 19, 2002 – British Columbia
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and it’s partners in the Pacific Estuary Conservation Program have applied to bring Comox Bay Farm into the City of Courtenay.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Pleased with Province's Support of Watershed Protection
December 9, 2002 – Ontario
A major step toward protecting our drinking water at the source was made Friday when Environment Minister Stockwell announced amendments to Bill 175, the Sustainable Water and Sewage System Act.
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Wins World’s “Best Environmental Experience”
November 22, 2002 – Manitoba
Manitoba’s Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre has been awarded “Best Environmental Experience” under the travel industry’s leading responsible tourism award: the 2002 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Appointed to Watershed Planning Advisory Committee
November 18, 2002 – Ontario
Ducks Unlimited Canada is one of two conservation organizations appointed to the 17-member source protection planning advisory committee.
Water Cleaning Will Continue with Restoration of Vonda's Wetland
October 10, 2002 – Saskatchewan
A 29-acre wetland enhanced 18 years ago to serve as the last stop for treated wastewater from the Town of Vonda is getting a facelift.
87 Acres of Lake Erie Coastline to be Converted Back Into Desperately Needed Wildlife Habitat
October 7, 2002 – Ontario
Sometimes nature needs a helping hand. There is, perhaps, no place in Ontario where this is more true than in the extreme southwest where up to 90% of wetland habitat has been lost to Ontarians forever.
Wetland to Improve Quality of Annapolis Royal Wastewater
September 20, 2002 – Atlantic Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada and its industry partners will roll out the "reed" carpet today on a new 37-acre wetland constructed at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, to serve as the last cleaning stop for wastewater before entering the Annapolis River.
Sixteen Manitoba Youths Respond to Call of the Hunt Sept. 14 and 15
September 11, 2002 – Manitoba
Fourteen-year-old Adria Couch of Balmoral, Manitoba, is making sure that her shotgun is clean and ready for action. Couch is one of 16 Winnipeg and surrounding area youths aged 12 to 17 who are participating in a youth waterfowl heritage hunt at Oak Hammock Marsh 20 minutes north of Winnipeg this weekend.
Conservation work underway at Rithet's Bog.
September 10, 2002 – British Columbia
A conservation partnership among the Corporation of the District of Saanich, Rithet's Bog Conservation Society, the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada, is ensuring a secure future for the wetland.
Ducks Unlimited Canada contributes to environmental
planning with first nations in Saskatchewan
August 29, 2002 – Saskatchewan
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) will perform agricultural environmental assessments of 15 Saskatchewan First Nations and develop environmental management plans with six of those First Nations.
DUC Drought Response Program now includes Manitoba
August 29, 2002 – Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has tendered nearly 8000 acres of its lands to cattle producers in southwest Manitoba. In order to respond to the needs of its neighbours in the agricultural community, some upland wildlife habitat areas have been opened to provide valuable forage supplies for cattle.
$5 million conservation investment in Newfoundland scheduled for a check-up.
August 27, 2002 – Atlantic Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada staff are leading a tour of Newfoundland habitat conservation projects to evaluate the effectiveness of an international agreement.
Landowners to receive incentive to restore wetland habitat on their property
August 14, 2002 – Ontario
Ducks Unlimited Canada has partnered with Ontario agencies and other conservation organizations to encourage landowners to conserve wetlands and associated habitats in the Upper Grand watershed.
Creston Valley marshes coming soon to a theatre near you!
August 12, 2002 – British Columbia
The Creston Valley marshes, nestled between the Purcell and Selkirk mountains, with their clear water and abundant wildlife are so beautiful they ought to be in pictures.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Saves Environmentally Sensitive Area on Rice Lake
August 9, 2002 – Ontario
Ducks Unlimited Canada, purchased the property this year in order to protect its natural heritage for future generations.
Balzac Teen Wins Outdoor Ducks Unlimited Canada Adventure in Manitoba
August 8, 2002 – Alberta
Russell Shuttleworth is this year's provincial participant in the Ducks Unlimited Canada Great Greenwing Adventure.
Amherst Teen Wins Outdoor Ducks Unlimited Canada Adventure in Manitoba
August 8, 2002 – Atlantic Canada
Andrew Gilroy is this year's provincial participant in the Ducks Unlimited Canada Great Greenwing Adventure.
Grand Falls Teen Wins Outdoor Ducks Unlimited Canada Adventure in Manitoba
August 8, 2002 – Atlantic Canada
Julie Nowlan is this year's provincial participant in the Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Great Greenwing Adventure.
Winnipeg Teen Wins Outdoor Ducks Unlimited Canada Adventure in Manitoba
August 8, 2002 – Manitoba
Patrick Rathwell is this year's provincial participant in the national Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Great Greenwing Adventure.
Kamloops Teen Wins Outdoor Ducks Unlimited Canada Adventure in Manitoba
August 8, 2002 – British Columbia
David Foucault is this year's provincial participant in the Ducks Unlimited Canada Great Greenwing Adventure.
Coldwater Teen Wins Outdoor Ducks Unlimited Canada Adventure in Manitoba
August 8, 2002 – Ontario
Nora Niddery is this year's provincial participant in the Ducks Unlimited Canada Great Greenwing Adventure.
Agricultural Research Centre and Ducks Unlimited Canada Join Forces
July 31, 2002 – Ontario
A well-respected national agricultural think tank has joined forces with Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Avian Botulism Experiment Determines Cleanup Operations Not Effective In Reducing Duck Mortality
July 17, 2002 – Saskatchewan
Variable water conditions across the Prairie provinces have waterfowl biologists questioning if avian botulism outbreaks will be a concern this summer or not. But if an outbreak does occur, recent study results have convinced wildlife agencies not to conduct cleanup operations.
Land donation saves a wetland and honours former Nobel residents
June 7, 2002 – Ontario
With Father’s Day approaching, it is a good time to remember those fathers who are no longer with us.
Ducks Unlimited Canada's Conserved Lands Offer Critical Forage Supply
May 10, 2002 – Alberta
Over 30,000 acres of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation lands will be opened to Alberta landowners in need of forage this year under DUC’s Drought Response Program announced last month.
Drought Response Program Excludes Manitoba - For Now
May 10, 2002 – Manitoba
Province’s extremely low precipitation last winter should have producers contemplating water resources.
Decoy Display at Ducks Unlimited Canada Soon to Migrate Home
May 2, 2002 – Atlantic Canada
Duck decoys on display at Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Conservation Centre in Fredericton will soon be migrating back to their proper home with decoy expert and Ducks Unlimited Canada volunteer, Jack McKay.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Opens Conservation Lands to Drought Stricken Ag. Producers
April 12, 2002 – Alberta
"Drought Response Program"
In recognition of record dryness in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is substantially increasing the amount of land it opens to landowners for haying and grazing.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Opens Conservation Lands to Drought Stricken Ag. Producers
April 12, 2002 – Saskatchewan
"Drought Response Program"
In recognition of record dryness in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is substantially increasing the amount of land it opens to landowners for haying and grazing.
$2 Million Directed to Urgently Needed Great Lakes Restoration Projects
March 8, 2002 – Ontario
Representatives of the Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation (OGLRF) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) announced an unparalleled $2 million funding agreement today.
Atlantic Artist's Career Gets "Enlarged" at Photocopying Machine
February 28, 2002 – Atlantic Canada, New Brunswick
You never know what might come out of a photocopy machine. Claire Chevarie of Notre Dame, N.B., got a boost to her artistic career.
New Planning Tool Helps Farmers Manage Seeding Risks
February 13, 2002 – Saskatchewan
Innovation allows growers to determine probability of harvest date for major crops based on selected seeding dates.
DU Canada says Albertans are Actively Improving Water Quality and Moderating Drought
January 17, 2002 – Alberta
Manitoba Conservation and Ducks Unlimited Work Together on Rocky Fish Creek Preservation
January 15, 2002 – Manitoba
(Government of Manitoba News Release, Jan. 15, 2002)
