Saskatchewan

Wetlands and grasslands work together in the heart of the prairies.

Province

How the work we do in Saskatchewan supports our conservation mission

It takes a collaborative approach to conserve these critical habitats, and our work here builds on the spirit of community embodied by the people of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan is renowned for having some of the most abundant and productive waterfowl habitat in North America. Situated within the pond-rich Prairie Pothole Region, ducks hatched and raised in our province disperse throughout the entire continent and beyond.

Saskatchewan’s wetlands and associated upland areas provide other far-reaching natural values too, supporting biodiversity – including species at risk – and storing carbon, preserving water quality in lakes and rivers, and buffering against floods and droughts.

Working alongside agricultural producers, industry groups, governments, and the public, we strive to ensure wetland values are appreciated and accounted for, and support our partners in achieving a sustainable balance between conservation and development.

Aerial photo of Saskatchewan prairie potholes

Saskatchewan by the numbers

4,227 Habitat projects

Connecting with nature and supporting local economies

2.8 million Acres conserved

7,029 Landowner partners

Balancing conservation goals with those of landowners

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The Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation

The first of its kind in Canada, the endowed chair will teach and mentor future scientists, conservationists, and wildlife managers studying at the University of Saskatchewan. The endowment will provide student support through graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships.

Learn more about the Endowed Chair Program

The Latest Stories from Saskatchewan

Volunteers

Five decades of conservation advocacy and counting

85 Years of Conservation, Conservator, Philanthropic

Heeding the call of the wild … and wetlands

85 Years of Conservation, Philanthropic

Three generations run for health, happiness and wildlife habitat

Indigenous Partnerships, Policy, Prairie Pothole Region, Water, Wetland restoration, Wetlands

Building a community of lake-lovers in Saskatchewan

Media releases

Explore Wetlands in Saskatchewan

Explore a beautiful wetland to relax and connect with the outdoors any time of year. Learn about local wetland destinations in Saskatchewan, ready for your visit.

University of Saskatchewan – DUC Endowed Chair

The Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation will provide generations of students with opportunities to pursue their passions in conservation while delivering research that addresses some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.