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Ducks Unlimited Canada acquires critical salt marsh habitat on the Acadian Peninsula
More than 250 acres will support wildlife and protect communities from the impacts of sea-level rise and coastal squeeze.

New federal funding will shore up Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation efforts in the Fraser River Estuary
$5-million investment will advance innovative solutions to build the resilience of key estuary marsh habitats for salmon and coastal flood protection

DUC analyzing wetlands on farms and ranches for carbon capture
High-tech monitoring towers in Manitoba measuring benefits of nature-based climate solutions.

DUC responds to Manitoba Budget 2022

Federal Budget 2022: A fiscal plan with a focus on climate
Climate change funding proposed through federal budget 2022 highlights commitments announced in last week’s Emissions Reduction Plan.

New research from Ducks Unlimited Canada and the University of Saskatchewan demonstrates climate-cooling effects of wetlands
A newly released study demonstrates that wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region have the potential to cool the surrounding atmosphere by one to three degrees.

Ducks Unlimited Canada releases comprehensive report to guide future restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary
Over the past 40 years, more than 100 tidal marsh restoration projects have been constructed in the Fraser River Estuary to mitigate the loss of habitats.

Ducks Unlimited Canada launches a new program for grain growers in Alberta
The new Marginal Areas Program is just one way DUC is partnering with Alberta growers to increase the profitability of their land.

Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrates record year for wetland restoration in Ontario
Local relationships accelerate wetland restoration in Ontario.

DUC Responds to Saskatchewan Budget 2022-2023
The commitments made by the Province in the 2022 budget are a salute to the strength and resilience of the people of Saskatchewan.

Taking action for our eiders
DUC conservation experts note that recent bad news can teach us why continued conservation efforts are so important for common eiders.

Ducks Unlimited Canada elects Grant Devine to board of directors
Grant Devine joins the collection of professionals and philanthropists from across Canada and the United States who serve on DUC’s national board.

DUC says wetland conservation and restoration are key to Canada’s efforts to reduce emissions and achieve climate goals
DUC responds to federal government’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan and emphasizes importance of nature-based solutions.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Weyerhaeuser Partner to Protect Canadian Wetlands
DUC’s conservation work closely aligns with Weyerhaeuser’s corporate mission to promote the involvement of local communities.

Can wetlands help heal our sick lakes?
New research conducted by DUC on Lake Erie provide further evidence that investments in wetland habitat pay off significantly by flowing cleaner, healthier water into our lakes.

Introducing The Nature Force
The Nature Force is an action-oriented climate resilience initiative.

Dragonflies are “canaries in the coalmine” for wetland biodiversity
A new campaign from DUC shines a spotlight on the worldwide decline of dragonflies while raising funds for much-needed wetland conservation efforts that will bolster biodiversity as a whole.

DUC responds to Alberta Budget 2022

Canadians can help stop the spread of invasive species in wetlands and waterways
During National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Ducks Unlimited Canada shares innovative conservation efforts and easy ways people can help.

Ducks Unlimited Canada delivers 106 habitat projects with support from the Natural Heritage Conservation Program
In total, the projects conserve 12,126 hectares (29,964 acres) across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

Ducks Unlimited Canada responds to B.C. Budget 2022
Building a better, climate-resilient province will require ongoing investments in wetlands.

Ducks Unlimited Canada surpasses one million acres conserved in Ontario
Ontarians encouraged to mark conservation milestone by exploring local wetlands