How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
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Wetland knowledge flows with support from TC Energy
Boreal Wetland Centre near Grande Prairie is a space for learning and collaboration.

Engineered wetlands model provides solutions in Chalk River for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
An unlikely pairing is collaborating on a nature-based solution in Eastern Ontario

Duck-friendly winter wheat becomes a top cash crop in Manitoba
Manitoba farmers working with DUC say winter wheat is their most profitable cereal crop.

Domaine de la Sagamité: an urban oasis in Quebec
DUC joins forces with City of Quebec to provide 300,000 residents with clean drinking water.

Investigating the role of wetlands in climate change mitigation and adaptation
New research showcases the potential of wetlands as nature-based climate solutions

SaskEnergy staff raise “Bucks for Ducks” during annual Spirit Week

Let’s end the upward trend of invasive wildlife in Canada
Innovative partnerships to address invasive species and disease management reduce threats to biodiversity

DUC grazing clubs coordinator honoured for sustainable farming initiatives
Mike Thiele named to "Wall of Fame" by Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association

DUC honours Manitoba conservation leader with land dedication
DUC dedicated 160 acres of marsh and grasslands to commemorate Rick Andrews' years of service

Saskatchewan ranch family sustainably manages grass for today – and for tomorrow
Saskatchewan ranch families are known for putting conservation first on the Canadian Prairies, but some go that extra mile to make sustainable practices the cornerstone of their operation.

DUC leads winter wheat surge in Manitoba
A unique financial incentive and on-farm support are just two reasons why Manitoba farmers love DUC's winter wheat program.

New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs
New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs when growing high-yielding winter wheat.

Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide
The Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide is designed for use in the field and intended for anyone interested in identifying and classifying wetlands in Alberta, from industry and government practitioners to landowners, Indigenous communities and more.

DUC delivers 40 conservation projects in Manitoba in 2021
DUC built 40 conservation projects in Manitoba in 2021, helping mitigate climate change and aid farmers hit by drought.

The faces of sustainable food
The farmers who make up DUC's agricultural sustainability team are leaving their own mark on the Canadian landscape.

DUC names 160 acres for long-serving Manitoba conservationist
DUC has dedicated 160 acres of marsh and prairie grasses to conservationist Glenn Babee, who helped restore the land south of Riding Mountain National Park in the 1990s.

Habitat Restoration Services
We manage rehabilitation projects of any size—planning, permitting, construction, maintenance and monitoring programs.

Can the aggregate industry make space for biodiversity?
Space for wildlife may be found in unexpected places in southern Ontario

How much can wetlands help reduce summer algae outbreaks?
New research seeks to better understand the role of wetlands in restoring water quality

Local Family Helps Conserve Natural Wetlands
DUC acquires 320 acres of unspoiled natural wetlands on the southeastern shore of Babine Lake, thanks to the generosity of the Andersen family.