Home2006 Provincial News Releases 
Agreement helps habitat conservation in Alberta
November 30, 2006—Alberta
Four of this province’s most active habitat conservation agencies have signed a made-in-Alberta agreement.
Water contamination and flood damage will worsen without a province-wide plan, says Ducks Unlimited
November 29, 2006—British Columbia
Wetlands offer many values to B.C., including helping to purify water supplies and moderate flooding.
Lieutenant-Governor Calls for Nominations of Wetland Champions
November 23, 2006—Manitoba
Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to recognize contributions to wetland conservation in Manitoba.
Province and Ducks Unlimited Canada expand protected areas
November 17, 2006—Manitoba
The Province of Manitoba and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) have signed an agreement to include DUC-owned lands in Manitoba's network of protected areas.
Ducks Unlimited canada unveil their wetland inventory for the Quebec metropolitan community
November 2, 2006—Quebec
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) today unveils the results of an important step to map the wetlands of the Quebec Metropolitan Community (QMC).
Lieutenant Governor Presents Wetland Conservation Award
October 19, 2006—Saskatchewan
Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award recognizes contributions to wetland conservation in Saskatchewan
A first step towards conserving the Earth’s kidneys.
October 19, 2006—Québec
Ducks Unlimited Canada launches its Regional Wetland Conservation Plans for Quebec.
2006 Fall Migration - Waterfowl flock to wetlands
October 5, 2006
Improved water conditions should make for one of the best migration spectacles in years.
British Columbia
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in British Columbia!
Alberta
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in Alberta!
Saskatchewan
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in Saskatchewan!
New Brunswick
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in New Brunswick!
Nova Scotia
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in Nova Scotia!
Prince Edward Island
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in Prince Edward Island!
Newfoundland and Labrador
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in Newfoundland and Labrador !
Call for nominations of wetland champions in Nova Scotia
September 22, 2006 — Nova Scotia
If you know of an individual who works to conserve wetland habitat nominate them for the Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award for wetland conservation by October 20, 2006.
Call for nominations of wetland champions in Newfoundland and Labrador
September 19, 2006 — Newfoundland and Labrador
If you know of an individual who works to conserve wetland habitat nominate them for the Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award for wetland conservation by September 30, 2006.
2006 Great Greenwing Adventure
August 23, 2006
Ducks Unlimited Canada is proud to announce the 2006 Great Greenwing Adventurers. Ten teens from across Canada, plus two exchange students from the United States, travelled to Oak Hammock Marsh in Manitoba, August 12 to 18th, 2006.
British Columbia
Melina Croteau looks back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Alberta
The adventure made Tom Moeller “think differently about the environment and how we have to help it.”
Saskatchewan
An avid hunter, Victoria Leslie couldn’t wait to try her hand at duck banding.
Manitoba
Spending so much time outdoors has given Lauren Bessey a deep appreciation for wildlife and the environment.
Manitoba
Carly Piché can't believe how much she learned about wetlands habitats in just one week.
Ontario
Ten year Greenwing member David Miller was honoured to be accepted for the Great Greenwing Adventure.
Québec
Guillaume Pellerin loves nature in all its forms, and ducks in particular.
New Brunswick
Maxime Gagnong jumped at the opportunity to travel to another province for this unique camp.
New Brunswick
Justin Richard took part in exciting activities like duck and bird banding, radio telemetry, canoeing, GIS geocaching, hiking, fishing, wilderness skills and much more.
Prince Edward Island
The best part of the trip for Jeff Campbell, an avid waterfowler, has been to see the variety and numbers of waterfowl in Manitoba.
Grazing Club Website Launched
August 22, 2006
Manitoba’s 29 grazing clubs have a new resource.
More Producers Realize Benefits of Winter Wheat
August 21, 2006
The number of producers growing winter wheat has been steadily increasing over the past ten years.
United Nations’ International Youth Day
August 12, 2006
Youth around the world will celebrate the United Nations’ International Youth Day by promoting action to further encourage the empowerment and participation of youth in decisions that affect their lives.
New Brunswick
Samantha Richard and Amy Sears of Sackville, NB., are two Canadian youth who are taking action on something that very much affects their lives - the health of the environment.
Québec
Salena Wiener of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, is one Canadian youth who is taking action on something that very much affects her life - the health of the environment.
Ontario
Nic Gooderham of Lake Temagami, ON., is one Canadian youth who is taking action on something that very much affects his life - the health of the environment.
Manitoba
Shayla Refvik and Andrea Evans of Winnipeg, MB., are two Canadian youth who are taking action on something that very much affects their lives - the health of the environment.
British Columbia
Katryna Benedik of Vernon, B.C., is one Canadian youth who is taking action on something that very much affects her life - the health of the environment.
Lieutenant Governor announces award for wetland supporters
July 10, 2006 — Newfoundland and Labrador
Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to recognize contributions to wetland conservation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
More producers realize benefits of winter wheat
June 16, 2006 — Alberta
Winter wheat offers many benefits waterfowl and producers. The number of Canadian producers taking advantage of winter wheat continues to increase.
Lieutenant Governor Calls for nominations of wetland champions
June 12, 2006 — Saskatchewan
Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to recognize contributions to wetland conservation in Saskatchewan.
Partnership provides for wetland education program
June 1 , 2006 — Alberta
This June, Grade 5 students across Alberta will focus on wetlands conservation as part of their curriculum. Many of them will receive classroom visits from Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Gull colony showcases Frank Lake’s success
May 26, 2006 — Alberta
55,000 breeding pairs of Franklin’s gulls are expected to build their floating nests.
Interactive TryScience ‘missions’ arrive at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
May 24, 2006 — Manitoba
IBM-sponsored technologies bring cutting-edge exhibits and webcams to interpretive centre.
National Volunteer Week
April 23-29, 2006
April 23-29 is National Volunteer Week, and DUC would like to say “thank you” to more than 8,000 volunteers who support wetland conservation in communities across the country.
New Brunswick
In New Brunswick, Kevin Harris has been an exemplary DUC volunteer for over 16 years.
Saskatchewan
In Saskatchewan, Candace Franke has been an exemplary DUC volunteer for 10 years.
Québec
In Quebec, Raynald Dancause has been an exemplary DUC volunteer for over 5 years.
Manitoba
In Manitoba, Tom Carlyle has been an exemplary DUC volunteer for 18 years.
Manitoba
Gerald and Glenda Thiele have been exemplary DUC volunteers in Dauphin, Man.
Newfoundland
In Newfoundland, Ken Beanlands has been an exemplary DUC volunteer for over 15 years.
