News and Publications
New conservation fund honours Alberta philanthropist
June 24
- The John E. Poole Conservation Fund is for the formation of a legacy fund to support wetland conservation activities in Alberta, including the development of the John E. Poole Wetland Interpretive Site. The interpretive wetland is adjacent to Lois Hole Provincial Park in St. Albert, Alberta. The park protects an internationally renowned area that provides critical habitat for thousands of nesting and migrating waterfowl and shorebirds.
Keeping it natural wins Albertan prestigious conservation award
June 10
- If James Potter had his way, he would make sure as much of the wetlands, trees, and grasslands around him stay as natural as possible. Potter’s passion for the natural Alberta landscape has garnered him the 2009 Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award.
Working together for the future of our students and Canada’s wetlands
March 10
- More students will get their feet wet this year as Ducks Unlimited Canada looks forward to the second year of its five-year partnership with Talisman Energy. In 2008, Talisman sponsored more than 2,600 students for Project Webfoot. An estimated 2,800 students will take part in the program this year.
Environmental leaders wanted
February 11
- Ducks Unlimited is seeking nominations for the 2009 Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award.
Producers target wetland restoration
February 2
- Ask many producers what’s holding them back from restoring wetlands on their property and chances are they will tell you that they do not want to take valuable farmland out of production.
Valuable wetlands returning to their former glory
October 1, 2008
- Husky Donation to be used to restore wetlands in Cold Lake area.
Wetlands big winner in new collaboration
September 10, 2008
- EnCana commits $1 million to conserve and restore wetlands in Alberta and B.C.
Award honours Calgary’s vision for wetland conservation
May 14, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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.
Flyway Newsletter—Western region
For the latest updates of DUC’s conservation efforts in Alberta, be sure to read the Western Region Flyway newsletter with news of project updates, dedications, field research and conservation achievements.
Latest Issue Summary (Vol. 29-3, Summer 2008)
Conservation: More support required for wetlands protection
Research: Winter wheat delivers the green
Habitat: Kinvig Project seals habitat’s future
Download Previous Issues (PDF)
- Vol. 29-2, Spring 2008 ( 1 MB)
- Vol. 29-1, Winter 2008 ( 862 KB)
- Vol. 28-4, Fall 2007 (1.16 MB)
- Vol. 28-3, Summer 2007 ( 1.4 MB)
- Vol. 28-2, Spring 2007 ( 720 KB)
- Vol. 28-1, Winter 2007 (1.23 MB)
- Vol. 27-4, Fall 2006 (1.5 MB)
- Vol. 27-3, Summer 2006 ( 764 KB)
- Vol. 27-2, Spring 2006 ( 776 KB)
- Vol. 27-1, Winter 2006 ( 738 KB)
- Vol. 26-4, Fall 2005 ( 857 KB)
- Vol. 26-3, Summer 2005 (783 KB)
- Vol. 26-2, Spring 2005 (898 KB)
- Vol. 26-1, Winter 2005 (1.53 MB)
- Vol. 25-4, Fall 2004 (634 KB)
- Vol. 25-3, Summer 2004 (506 KB)
- Vol. 25-2, Spring 2004 (475 KB)
- Vol. 25-1, Winter 2004 (504 KB)
Alberta Story Archive (pdf format)
To find out what’s new in Alberta, download one of the latest DUC stories.
- Talisman Energy: Conservation Champion
- Samoil Family: Conservation Champions
- Ross Adam: Conservation Champion
- Luc Tellier: Conservation Champion
Alberta Fact Sheets
Find out more about DUC Alberta programs:
Alberta Landscapes —
Conseration Programs—
- Conservation Easement Fact Sheet (178 KB)
- Wetland Restoration Fact sheet (283 KB)
- Wetlands on My Lands (1.06 MB)
- Forage Incentive Program (110 KB)
Winter Wheat—
- Winter Wheat Agronomics (137 KB)
- Winter Wheat Marketing (138 KB)
- Winter Wheat Variety (169 KB)
- Winter Wheat Fertiliy (130 KB)
- Winter Wheat Weed Control (196 KB)
- Core Grower – Kitz (205 KB)
- Core Grower – Shaw (195 KB)
- Core Grower – Noble (180 KB)
- Core Grower – Janzen
Natural Advantage Newsletters (PDF)
Alberta program helps producers build better understanding of biodiversity on their land.
- Vol. 3, No. 1, Apr. 2009 (308 KB)
- Vol. 2, No. 5, Sept. 2008 (246 KB)
- Vol. 2, No. 2, Feb. 2008 (235 KB)
- Vol. 2, No. 1, Jan. 2008 (221 KB)
- Vol. 1, No. 1, Aug. 2007 (1.2 MB)

