Biodiversity in Canada — Ducks Unlimited Canada

Biodiversity, Pacific Coast, Science, Water, Wetland restoration, Wetlands

Coming of age on the edge of the ocean: how moving sediment benefits juvenile salmon

Juvenile salmon need spaces to grow into the mature fish they will become; ready to take on the saltwater ocean, and eventually return to their freshwater spawning grounds. But these transitional spaces are challenging to find.

Biodiversity, Pacific Coast, Science, Wetland restoration, Wetlands

Restoring marshes, reviving histories: a vision for the Fraser River Estuary

Bringing together history, science, and Indigenous knowledge, new research has the potential to reshape the way we approach marsh restoration in the Fraser River Estuary.

Biodiversity, Pacific Interior, Wetland restoration, Wetlands

Mayook Marsh: A win for wildlife and water

Restoration enhancements add 30 years of wetland resilience, supporting at-risk species like western painted turtles, Columbia spotted frogs, and migratory birds.

Biodiversity, Wildlife

Conservation that’s on the money

Iconic Canadian wildlife show why they’re worth the investment.

Biodiversity, Partnerships, Wetlands, Wildlife

Blanding’s turtle hatchlings protected in Carp Hills wetland

A Ducks Unlimited Canada wetland property welcomed over 20 Blanding's turtle hatchlings released in the area over the summer.

Biodiversity, Conservator

The biodiversity lens

From global gatherings to backyard bio-blitzes, biodiversity is a welcome view in the panorama of conservation in Canada.

Biodiversity, Pollinators, Science

Biodiversity, pollinators and conservation

How protecting natural habitats can save our pollinators and boost biodiversity.

Biodiversity, Pollinators, Science

How messy croplands help farmers and pollinators

Messy areas not only support pollinators but also have the potential to boost crop yields and bring economic benefits to the farm gate.

Biodiversity, Invasive Species, Pacific Coast, Pacific Interior, Wetland restoration, Wetlands

Room for reptiles: Building a home for threatened species in B.C.

A team of field staff from Ducks Unlimited Canada have been creating ideal habitat for the turtles.

Biodiversity, Wildlife

Five Magnificent Turtles That Need Your Help

Discover five magnificent turtles found in Canada and learn about their habitats, the threats they face, and how you can help protect these remarkable reptiles.

Biodiversity, Landowners, Wetland restoration

Nature needs a helping hand

Book chronicles Ontario landowner’s journey to wetland conservation and youth education.

Biodiversity, Waterfowl, Wildlife

What do wild ducks eat?

Different ducks have different diets—and even eat different foods according to their physical needs and the time of year.

Biodiversity, Pacific Coast, Science, Wildlife

B.C. frog relocation project aims to better understand conservation practice

Mitigation translocation has become increasingly more common in B.C. since the Sea to Sky project.

85 Years of Conservation, Biodiversity, Pacific Coast, Partnerships

Bringing estuary habitats back to life, one partnership at a time

DUC and Raincoast Conservation Foundation are restoring natural infrastructure in the Fraser River Estuary

Biodiversity, Pacific Coast, Science, Volunteers

MarshKeepers protect nature’s treasures, one wetland at a time

MarshKeepers support on-the-ground conservation by visiting sites and recording their observations.

Biodiversity, Landowners, Prairie Pothole Region

Years in the making for record-breaking conservation project

A Prairie Pothole wetland is restored to life thanks to vision of long-time staff, landowners

Biodiversity, Grasslands, Prairie Pothole Region, Wildlife

A bittersweet legacy for Adam Herold

A grassland oasis honours a lost son following the Humboldt Broncos tragedy

Biodiversity, Landowners, Partnerships, Pollinators, Prairie Pothole Region

The value of perennial cover in marginal areas of agricultural land

Seeding forage on saline areas in farmland can be more than a Band-Aid, it may also be a cure.

Biodiversity, Conservator

The conservation long game

Like seeds in warming soil, Canadians are awakening to the broad decline in biodiversity across the country.

85 Years of Conservation, Biodiversity, Conservator, Partnerships, Wetlands

The future is here

We asked 10 of our friends to help us envision the future for 10 facets of conservation in Canada.

Biodiversity, Landowners, Prairie Pothole Region

Four good reasons to make room for trees in agricultural landscapes

Four reasons why the environmental benefits provided by trees may tip the balance in favour of viewing wooded areas as less of an obstacle, and more of a resource to manage.

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic, Biodiversity, Wetland restoration

Improving water quality and biodiversity on farms

Wetland restoration creates a powerful ripple effect that generates real environmental gains for communities throughout the country.

Biodiversity

The benefits of bats

These flying mammals have closer ties to wetland biodiversity than we realize.

Biodiversity

Soil is at the root of a healthy planet but we’re treating it like dirt

Healthy soil safeguards nature, filters water, stores carbon and increases biodiversity both above and below ground. It also provides 95 per cent of the food we eat. The bottom line: healthy soil is at the root of everything essential to our survival.