Home2008 Provincial News Releases
Winter Wheat holds its own
December 9—Saskatchewan
Winter wheat is here to stay on Canada’s prairies. Statistics Canada just released its seeded acre numbers for this fall and found that acreage is only slightly down from last year despite a late harvest and wet fall. This is good news for spring nesting waterfowl like northern pintail.
DUC pleased with Doer government commitment to wetlands
November 21—Manitoba
As far as Ducks Unlimited Canada is concerned, the Government of Manitoba is on the right track with its Throne Speech commitment to a wetland initiative in the province.
Saskatchewan wetland restoration project turning heads
November 10—Saskatchewan
DUC is a partner in a new “reverse auction” wetland restoration pilot that will encourage landowners to place bids on what they feel the restoration of a wetland in their field or pasture is worth to them.
Wetland loss hammers Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba's environment
November 7—Manitoba
Ground-breaking study reveals wetland drainage and degradation costs Manitobans $15 million per year
Lieutenant Governor Presents Wetland Conservation Award
October 29—Saskatchewan
Lieutenant Governor's Greenwing Conservation Award recognizes contributions to wetland conservation in Saskatchewan.
Partnership promotes wetland stewardship
October 10—Ontario
Southern Ontario landowners will receive advice and funding to protect and restore wetland wildlife habitats through a partnership between Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Manitoba organization introduces invasive plant pocket guide
October 8—Manitoba
New pocket guide from the Invasive Species Council of Manitoba will help identify, raise awareness and prevent the spread of invasive plant and animal species like purple loosestrife and common carp.
Biodiversity planning available to B.C. farmers and ranchers
October 6—British Columbia
Through the Canada-B.C. Agriculture Policy Framework Environmental Farm Plan, Ducks Unlimited Canada has recently made funding available to cover the costs for 60 B.C. farmers and ranchers to complete on-farm biodiversity plans
Forestry Company partnership targets boreal wetland protection
October 1—Saskatchewan
Enhancing wetland and waterfowl conservation for over 1.8 millon hectares of boreal forest.
Valuable wetlands returning to their former glory
October 1—Alberta
Husky Donations to be used to restore wetlands in Cold Lake area.
Wetlands big winner in new collaboration
September 10—Alberta and British Columbia
EnCana commits $1 million to conserve and restore wetlands in Alberta and B.C.
Wetland conservation brings unique group of teens together
August 12, 2008
Local youth celebrates International Youth Day with experience of a lifetime.
British Columbia
- 14-year-old Saskia Vaisey, of Port Moody.
Alberta
- 14-year-old Barrett Belland of St. Albert.
Saskatchewan
- 15-year-old Tell Kieper of Radison.
Manitoba
- 15-year-old Mason Bessey of Winnipeg.
Ontario
- 13-year-old Drake Desroches, of Seeley’s Bay.
Quebec
- 16-year-old Leigh Stewart, of Gatineau, Quebec.
New Brunswick
- 16-year-old Jack Simpson of Fredericton.
Nova Scotia
- 14-year-old Ben Cottrill of Wallace.
Nova Scotia
- 16-year-old Lee Millett, of Berwick.
Prince Edward Island
- 15-year-old Samuel Brown, of Kensington.
Arkansas, U.S.A.
- 18-year-old Art Singleton and 15-year-old Dax Baker.
Wetland and waterfowl researchers to benefit from new partnership
July 31—Nova Scotia
DUC relies on research, which is why has signed a 10-year agreement to provide funding support for student researchers at Acadia University.
DUC and MHHC join forces for conservation
July 22—Manitoba
Wetland and upland habitats in southern Manitoba get boost from new program.
Renewal of partnership agreement between Oak Hammock Marsh, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Province of Manitoba
July 16—Manitoba
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre To Receive $2.5 Million over Next Five Years.
Sask. Lieutenant Governor calls for nominations of wetland champions
July 3—Saskatchewan
Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award to recognize contributions to wetland conservation in Saskatchewan.
Swan River area schoolchildren learn that a healthy forest makes a great forest for everyone
May 29—Manitoba
Education program’s focus on sustainable forestry, wetland health and waterfowl thrills teachers and sponsors alike.
Canora recognized for environmental stewardship
May 26—Saskatechewan
The Town of Canora, Saskatchewan was presented Friday with the Saskatchewan Municipal Award for Environmental Stewardship for its efforts to encourage environmental sustainability within their community.
Bison Transport and DUC become Active by nature
May 21—Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Winnipeg-based Bison Transport are showcasing DUC’s new “Active by nature” wetland conservation message on one of Bison’s transport trucks.
Award honours Calgary’s vision for wetland conservation
May 14—Alberta
The Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award recognizes city’s outstanding contributions to wetland conservation in Alberta
Central and Southern Alberta selected for waterfowl research
May 12—Alberta
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites near the communities of Holden, Mundare, Tofield, Vegreville, Viking, Cardston, Hill Spring, and Milk River, Alberta.
South-Central Saskatchewan selected for waterfowl research
May 12—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 Humboldt, Meacham, Plunkett, St. Denis, and Viscount, Saskatchewan.
South-western Manitoba waterfowl research project continues
May 12—Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is conducting research in four key study areas across the Canadian prairies this summer, including sites near the communities of Belmont, Boissevain, Killarney, Minto and Ninette, Manitoba.
Hydro Québec steps up for DUC
April 8—Quebec
The Foundation Hydro-Québec Environment (FHQE) has made a major contribution to Ducks Unlimited Canada in support of the Ruisseau de feu (Fire Creek) conservation project.
DUC biologist receives award from Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
March 12—Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) named DUC’s Brian Hepworth as the Resource Management Conservationist of the Year.
Local volunteers lead eider nest shelter project in Cape Breton
March 12—Nova Scotia
Conservator article inspired a few Cape Breton sportsmen and DUC supporters to install eider nest shelters on the coastal islands around Isle Madame, Cape Breton.
Conservation leaders wanted for prestigious provincial award
February 14—Alberta
The 2008 Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award is looking for people and organizations who have made a difference in wetlands conservation in their communities.
DUC hosts Atlantic Premiers
January 23—New Brunswick
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) kicked off its 70th anniversary hosting an evening reception for the four Atlantic premiers and members of their cabinets, as well as other invited guests
