Nova Scotia

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Ducks Unlimited Canada seeks wetland leaders

May 22, 2009

There are many Nova Scotians who recognize the value of wetlands and are working to conserve them. Ducks Unlimited Canada wants to find out about them.

Local volunteers lead eider nest shelter project in Cape Breton

March 12, 2008

Conservator mazazine article inspires a few Cape Breton sportsmen and DUC supporters to install eider nest shelters on the coastal islands around Isle Madame, Cape Breton.

DUC congratulates Kentville on honour

December 12, 2007

Miner March Project received special mention in the Nova Scotia provincial edition of Communities in Bloom.

NB man Canada’s duck calling champ

September 10, 2007

Canada now has a champion duck caller and representative for the World’s Champion Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

DUC announces winners of the 2007 DUC Maritime Raffle

March 9, 2007

Congratulations to all the winners of the annual DUC Maritime Raffle, announced today.

Flyway Newsletter—Atlantic Region

For the latest updates of DUC’s conservation efforts in Nova Scotia, be sure to read the Atlantic Flyway newsletter with news of project updates, dedications, field research and conservation achievements.

Latest Issue Summary (Vol. 27-2, Spring 2006)

Conservation: Fredericton conservation centre revamps education programs.

Research: Observant nature watchers in East Saint John will have noticed that Red Head Marsh is undergoing a transformation.

Habitat: The South Maitland project started in 2001 when DUC, in partnership with the South Maitland Historical Association (SMHA), excavated a pond and stabilized water levels in two other wetlands by installing rock spillways.

Download latest issue, Vol. 27-2, Spring 2006 (PDF, 743 KB)