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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 on Crown range in the B.C. Interior.

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 wetlandsSerpentine 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. Contributions from Ducks Unlimited Canada'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.

Flyway Newsletter— British Columbia

Pacific Flyway, Fall 2009For the latest updates of DUC’s conservation efforts in B.C., read Flyway, sharing news of project updates, dedications, field research and conservation achievements.

Latest Issue Summary - Fall 2009 (Vol. 30-4) (PDF, 1.01 MB)

Conservation:

  • The Young family of Oyama donated a four-acre marsh to Ducks Unlimited Canada, leaving a natural legacy for generations to come.
  • Keen birders are often on the hunt for "new" locations to observe migration in its splendour. Of the more than 540 projects across B.C., six are highlighted as prime off the beaten track locales for wildife viewing.
  • B.C. Environment Minister Barry Penner joined members of the Wetland Stewardship Partnership to formally announce the launch of the multi-agency dedicated to wetland conservation at the Serpentine Wildlife Management Area in Surrey in July 2009.
  • Buttertubs Marsh Bird Sanctuary in Nanaimo was the site of a fall makeover project as the water control structure and one of the dikes were rebuilt.

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Pacific Flyer, Spring 2009Pacific Flyer—volunteer newsletter

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