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DUC – Wetland and Wildlife Conservation in British Columbia 
Wetlands are one of British Columbia’s greatest resources. They provide habitat for more than 300 species of birds, millions of salmon and many other wildlife species. Annually, up to eight million waterfowl and twenty million shorebirds utilize British Columbia’s wetlands to nest, spend the winter and to rest during migration to other parts of the continent. British Columbia is part of the Pacific Flyway stretching from Alaska to Mexico.
Wetland conservation is essential in maintaining BC’s rich natural heritage. In some parts of the province, over 85% of wetland habitats have been altered or destroyed.
DUC aims to restore Vanderhoof wetland
Late in 2009 Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) purchased 93 acres of wet meadow and grassland near Redmond Pit. Located four kilometres west of Vanderhoof, the property, renamed Redmond Flats by Ducks Unlimited, is on the floodplain of Stoney Creek.
Grassroots efforts lead the way for local conservation
DUC has built a strong community-based fundraising program through the commitment and dedication of volunteers across the country. Building on that legacy, volunteer-led fundraising avenues are gaining momentum as a way to increase public support and raise funding for infrastructure rebuilds and habitat management operations in communities across B.C.
Nanaimo wildlife area benefits from fall habitat enhancement
Buttertubs Marsh, one of the last undeveloped areas in Nanaimo, B.C. benefits from habitat improvements, ensuring the continued health of the wetland for waterfowl and wildlife.
