Home2007 Provincial News Releases
DUC congratulates Kentville, N.S. on honour
December 12, 2007
Miner March Project received special mention in the Nova Scotia provincial edition of Communities in Bloom.
Record setting crop under the snow
December 11, 2007
Great fit for the producer’s bottom line and for the environment, winter wheat's potential is still growing.
Lieutenant Governor presents wetland conservation award
November 27, 2007
Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award recognizes contributions to wetland conservation in Saskatchewan.
Feds fund Ecological Goods and Services pilot project to help Saskatchewan producers
November 14, 2007
Positive environmental outcomes on agricultural land the focus of partner-driven project.
Challenge of restoring Lake Winnipeg woes faces much better odds with wetlands intact
November 9, 2007
Natural filters need to be included in landscape solutions.
Manitoba’s continued purge of wetlands won’t help Doer’s carbon promise
October 25, 2007
Often-drained wetlands could play a key role in storing greenhouse gases.
Lieutenant Governor presents wetland award
October 23, 2007
The Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to Terrence Downey and Neil Dollard for their contributions to wetland conservation and education.
Real Estate Foundation of BC supports new Green Bylaw Initiative Program
October 10, 2007
Ducks has received a $35,000 grant from the Real Estate Foundation of BC towards its Green Infrastructure Bylaw Initiative.
Partnership provides funding for BC farmers Practicing Environmental Stewardship
October 4, 2007
The British Columbia Agriculture Council (BCAC) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recently renewed their partnership agreement supporting the environmental stewardship practices of BC farmers and ranchers.
Migration in full swing across Canada
October 3, 2007
Thanks to good water conditions in primary breeding areas this spring, the prospects for fall waterfowl viewing are expected to be excellent.
British Columbia
British Columbia's wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
Alberta
Alberta’s wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
Manitoba
Manitoba’s wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
Ontario
Ontario’s wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick's wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island's wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador's wetlands prime viewing spots for annual fall flight of waterfowl.
Technology, water mix in MOU
August 9, 2007
Water planning authorities in Manitoba will soon have a new toolkit to help them in the complex and important process of watershed planning.
Bedeque teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When Alka Campbell of Bedeque, PE returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Wolfe Island teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When Cody Greenwood of Wolfe Island, ON returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Woodpoint teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When Brandon Hicks of Woodpoint, NB returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Eganville teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When Aaron Hitchins of Eganville, ON returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
La Tuque teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When Alexandra Mathieu of La Tuque, QC returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Saskatoon teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When Brandon Martin of Saskatoon, Sask. returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Camrose teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When James Olson of Camrose, AB returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
Rosedale teen selected for eco-adventure of a lifetime
August 8, 2007
When Nathaniel Watson of Rosedale, B.C. returns to school this fall, she’ll be able to look back on a summer that included the eco-adventure of a lifetime.
City of Saskatoon, local conservation groups celebrate urban wetlands
July 23, 2007
Representatives from the City of Saskatoon, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation gathered at the Hyde Wetlands in southeast Saskatoon to unveil a project sign and recognize an important urban conservation area as a future site for wetland education in the city.
Call for nominations of wetland champions: Newfoundland and Labrador
July 19, 2007
Do you know a person or group that is dedicated to conserving and protecting Newfoundland and Labrador’s wetland habitats? The Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) are looking for nominations for the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award.
Alberta Lieutenant Governor presents inaugural wetland conservation award
June 19, 2007
Award recognizes group’s outstanding contributions to wetland conservation in Alberta.
Lieutenant Governor presents 2007 Conservation Award on behalf of DUC
June 11, 2007
The Honourable Iona Campagnolo, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, today presented the 2007 Lieutenant Governor’s Conservation Award to Dr. Vernon (Bert) Brink, aged 94, for his outstanding contribution towards wetland conservation and education in B.C.
Quebec, wetlands conference in June
May 28, 2007
The Morrin Centre in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada proudly brings you an informative conference on the state of wetlands in and around Quebec city on June 5th, 2007.
2007 Spring Migration—Waterfowl flock to wetlands
May 15, 2007
Migratory waterfowl have converged on their Canadian breeding grounds from coast-to-coast, and are settling in to nest on and around wetlands.
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!
Manitoba
Witness the magic of migration at one of the migration viewing hot spots in Manitoba!
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!
Conservation easements a win-win for the land and the landowner
May 10, 2007
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Environmental Law Centre (ELC) are making it easier to understand the legal, financial and practical aspects of donating conservation easements.
Southern Saskatchewan selected for waterfowl research
April 19, 2007
DUC is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites near the communities of Ceylon, Gladmar, Goodwater, Lake Alma, Ratcliffe and Sybouts, Sask.
Eastern Saskatchewan selected for waterfowl research
April 19, 2007
DUC is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites near the communities of Jedburgh, Kelliher, Lintlaw, and Parkerview, Sask.
South-Central Saskatchewan selected for waterfowl research
April 19, 2007
DUC is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites near the communities of Davidson, Dundurn, Hanley, Kenaston, and Simpson, Sask.
Central Alberta selected for waterfowl research
April 19, 2007
DUC is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites near the communities of St. Paul and Smoky Lake, Alta.
National Volunteer Week
April
15-21, 2007
April 15-21 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.
Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to Recognize Alberta Wetland Advocates
March 27, 2007—Alberta
A newly created award will recognize individuals and groups who aim to preserve and protect Alberta wetlands.
DUC announces winners of the 2007 DUC Maritime Raffle
March 9, 2007—Nova Scotia
Congratulations to all the winners of the annual DUC Maritime Raffle!
Shell grant assists wetland restoration in Manitoba
March 3, 2007—Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) received a Shell Environmental Grant last year to assist with wetland restoration efforts on a DUC habitat project located near the town of Killarney in southwest Manitoba.
Lieutenant Governor Presents Wetland Conservation Award
January 30, 2007—Manitoba
Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award recognizes contributions to wetland conservation in Manitoba
