How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
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Where we’re working on the ground from coast to coast.
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Landowners
Work with nature, urges Manitoba farmer
Farmers from Rossburn say a DUC conservation agreement helps achieve their land management goals and increases biodiversity.
Protecting our connection to the land
Conservation easements offer means of preserving Saskatchewan heritage.
DUC grazing clubs coordinator honoured for sustainable farming initiatives
Mike Thiele named to "Wall of Fame" by Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association
Conservation easements support soil health, bring back biodiversity
Landowner creates a natural "paradise" in Saskatchewan's Touchwood Hills.
DUC honours Manitoba conservation leader with land dedication
DUC dedicated 160 acres of marsh and grasslands to commemorate Rick Andrews' years of service
Conservation agreement satisfies Manitoba farm family in many ways
Financial compensation and conserving natural areas compelled Dale and Linda O'Greysik to sign a conservation agreement with DUC.
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.
Manitoba land donation steeped in history
Land homesteaded by a man who came to Manitoba in 1870 with the province’s first police force is being permanently conserved by the current owners and DUC.
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.
Manitoba farm couple says sustainable agriculture is a “mindset”
Originally from England and now farming in Manitoba, Tony and Angela Prynne signed a conservation agreement with DUC in July 2022.
Hay for Tender: Manitoba
Each year, we offer thousands of forage acres to Manitoba producers for haying opportunities. Tenders close at noon on June 30, 2021.
Focus on biodiversity in Ontario
We’re working all the angles to support biodiversity in Ontario communities.
New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs
New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs when growing high-yielding winter wheat.
148 Mile Marshes help fight climate change in B.C.’s Cariboo region
As climate change intensifies weather patterns, the 148 Mile Marshes are becoming even more valuable for their critical role in providing water for ranchers and farmers.
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.
Manitoba landowner signs record conservation deal with DUC
Cattleman Sean Murphy is restoring 63 acres of wildlife habitat on his farm near Souris, Manitoba, in the biggest conservation agreement of its kind with Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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.
Community pasture helps farmers, cattle and wildlife
Tantramar Grasslands Co-operative partners with organizations like DUC to ensure a healthy future for the land, and everyone who uses it.
DUC’s Revolving Land Conservation Program is on the mark
More than 1,700 acres; five projects. That’s how many acres and conservation projects under DUC’s Revolving Land Conservation program were put back in the hands of Alberta farmers and landowners this fall.
Conserving habitat with a history
For Ron Houck, nature is an important part of his farm’s history—and it’s worth saving. Habitat he’s protected with the help of DUC benefits more than 50 species of birds and other animals.