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Ducks Unlimited Canada and Province of Manitoba Sign Memorandum of Understanding
December 14, 2005 — Manitoba
The Province of Manitoba and Ducks Unlimited Canada have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to improve co-operation to more effectively identify areas of mutual interest and opportunities for conservation efforts in Manitoba.
Lieutenant Governor Presents Wetland Conservation Award
November 24, 2005 — Manitoba
The Honourable John Harvard, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, presented the province’s first Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to Dr. Frank Baldwin for his outstanding contribution towards wetland conservation and education in Manitoba.
Premier Klein Presented with Wetland Conservation Award
October 25, 2005 — Alberta
Ducks Unlimited Canada presented Alberta Premier Ralph Klein and the Alberta government with an award recognizing their leadership and support of wetland conservation.
Monsanto Recognized for Support of Riverbank Ponds
October 18, 2005 — Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada recognized Monsanto Canada for their $34,000 contribution to Riverbank Ponds in Brandon, Manitoba.
Eider Initiative pins research hopes on help of hunters
October 18, 2005 — Newfoundland
The Eider Initiative asks hunters to help track eider populations by reporting banding numbers from harvested birds to a toll-free number. The information will be used to build a population model and guide conservation efforts.
Lieutenant Governor Presents Wetland Conservation Award
October 12, 2005 — Saskatchewan
The Honourable Dr. Lynda Haverstock, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, presented the province’s 2005 Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to Dick Henders for his long time volunteer service as a fundraiser for wetland conservation.
Maritime provinces leaders in conservation farming
October 12, 2005 — New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick’s recently announced Biodiversity Enhancement Program, and similar upcoming provincial programs in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, are solid evidence that Maritime agricultural producers are among Canada’s leaders in conservation farming.
Update: Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to Recognize Manitoba’s Wetland Advocates
October 7, 2005 — Manitoba
NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDEDThe Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award will recognize individuals and groups who aim to preserve and protect Manitoba wetlands.
Winter Wheat Growers Eligible for First-class Trip to California
September 6, 2005 — Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) today announced that Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has generously agreed to renew their sponsorship of a special prize for the CWB Master Grower program for Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) Select award recipients in 2005-06.
Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to Recognize Manitoba’s Wetland Advocates
August 2, 2005 — Manitoba
The Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award will recognize individuals and groups who aim to preserve and protect Manitoba wetlands.
Lieutenant-Governor Announces Award for Wetland Supporters
July 27, 2005 — Nova Scotia
For the second year, the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia will present the Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing Award in recognition of individuals and groups who work to conserve and protect the province’s wetland habitats.
Early Detection Best Defence against Invading Plants
July 18, 2005 — Manitoba
Purple loosestrife is poised to bloom in areas across Manitoba and a local agency is asking Manitobans to help them to combat this and other invading plants that threaten wetlands and other natural habitats.
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards Lifetime Conservationists
June 23, 2005 — Saskatchewan, Alberta
When Ted Perrin is out fencing along his 13,000 acres of native pasture near Beechy, Sask., he can take a lot of pride in the natural beauty of his land.
Lieutenant Governor Announces Award for Wetland Supporters
May 30, 2005 — Saskatchewan
For the second year, the Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award will recognize individuals and groups who aim and work to conserve and protect Saskatchewan’s wetland habitats.
Recognising the Value of Wetland Conservation in Urban Areas: Planning Sustainable Communities
May 3, 2005 — Quebec
The future of Quebec City’s many urban wetland areas has never looked better thanks to a forward-thinking partnership.
Partnership Celebrates National Forest Week
May 3, 2005 — Manitoba
Louisiana Pacific (LP) Swan Valley is celebrating National Forest Week, May 1– 7, with a quarter-million dollar investment to Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) as part of a new five-year agreement.
South-Central Saskatchewan Waterfowl Research Sites Revisited
April 25, 2005 — Saskatchewan
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including six sites stretching from Chaplin east to Moose Jaw, Sask.
Eastern Saskatchewan Selected for Waterfowl Research
April 25, 2005 — Saskatchewan
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites east of Yorkton near the communities of Esterhazy, Saltcoats, Veregin, and Wroxton.
Touchwood Hills Area Selected for Waterfowl Research
April 25, 2005 — Saskatchewan
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites near the communities of Duval, Foam Lake, Nokomis, Southey, and Raymore, Sask.
Vernon Wetland Preserved for Conservation
April 18, 2005 — British Columbia
The first purchase under the B.C. Trust for Public Lands will preserve 50 hectares of land on the south shore of Swan Lake, announced Okanagan-Vernon MLA Tom Christensen on behalf of Sustainable Resource Management Minister George Abbott.
Bringing the Country to the Classroom
April 14, 2005 — Saskatchewan
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), in partnership with SaskPower, “Brought the Country to the Classroom” for Mrs. Stock’s Grade Three class at Humboldt Public School.
Lieutenant Governor Presents Wetland Conservation Award
April 13, 2005 — British Columbia
At a ceremony, The Honourable Iona Campagnolo, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented the province’s first Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to Mr. Jack Bates.
Lieutenant-Governor Announces Award for Wetland Supporters
January 31, 2005 — British Columbia
A new award will recognize individuals and groups who aim and work to conserve and protect British Columbia’s wetland habitats.
Eight Public Wetlands Get a Face-lift
January 11, 2005 — Ontario
Eight wetland areas bordering highly populated or high tourism centers across Southern Ontario will receive funding from a partnership project of Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
