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Nanaimo wildlife area benefits from fall habitat enhancement
August 27, 2009
Buttertubs Marsh Bird Sanctuary, one of the last remaining undeveloped, natural areas in Nanaimo, B.C. benefits from habitat improvements, ensuring the continued health of the wetland for waterfowl and wildlife.
B.C. wetlands get boost from new partnership
July 27, 2009
Conservation of B.C. wetlands took a major step forward as Ducks Unlimited Canada, government and several other non-governmental organizations celebrated the launch of the Wetland Stewardship Partnership.
DUC applauds Crown range fencing program
July 16, 2009
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) commends the federal and provincial government’s announcement on July 13, designating $5.5 million to the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) to fund fencing projects on Crown range. As a partner of the BCCA, DUC will be involved in the program delivery.
Volunteers needed for spartina removal
June 26, 2009
Call out for volunteers to help with annual removal of spartina at Boundary Bay and Robert's Bank in Delta, B.C.
Top ranked B.C. estuary protected
June 11, 2009
Over 200 hectares of pristine coastal migratory bird habitat on southeastern Vancouver Island have been secured through a land purchase agreement. Acquisition of the Chemainus Estuary has been a high priority for DUC and its partners for decades.
Oyama family donates ecogift to DUC
June 4, 2009
The Young family from Oyama, B.C. donated four-acres of marshland to Ducks Unlimited Canada, leaving a conservation legacy for generations to come.
DUC praises protection of Fraser Valley wetlands
April 14, 2009
DUC commends the B.C. Ministry of Environment’s announcement on April 13 designating two Fraser Valley wetlands — Serpentine Marsh in Surrey and McGillivray Slough in Chilliwack — as wildlife management areas.
Ducks Unlimited Canada recognizes Comox Valley artist
February 23, 2009
Silent Sentinel - Barred Owl by W. Allan Hancock was selected as the 2009 Pacific Flyway National Sponsor Print. Artists like Hancock receive national, and in some cases, international exposure at fundraising events across Canada and the U.S. Contributions from DUC's national art program support on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific research and education programs.
Conservation project improves Fraser River fish and intertidal habitat
February 4, 2009
Rose-Kirkland Island, one of the islands of the South Arm Marshes, was the site of a intertidal enhancement project by Ducks Unlimited Canada benefitting the Lower Fraser River ecosystem. The project was financially supported by Port Metro Vancouver.
New partnership to contribute to long-term sustainability of beef cattle industry
February 2, 2009
Ducks Unlimited Canada and the British Columbia Cattlemen's Association sign five-year memorandum of understanding with goal of fostering the growth and viability of B.C.'s beef cattle industry.
