How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
Impact Areas
Approaches
Where we’re working on the ground from coast to coast.
We need your help to protect our water, wildlife, and wetlands. Here’s how you can make an impact.
Partnerships
Focused on the future
Breaking new ground to set the stage for successful conservation.
Coastal habitat restored on the Niagara River in Ontario
A coastal wetland restoration near Fort Erie in Ontario
Keeping space for nature on the farm
"It is a farm but it has to be a place for nature."
Restoring habitat, restoring nature
"I saw this property on the Bruce Peninsula ... The interior forest habitat had been lost, the streams and wetlands were broken. And I knew I could fix it."
Ontario News from Ducks Unlimited Canada
Stories and news about our Ontario community
New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs
New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs when growing high-yielding winter wheat.
A high-value waterfowl haven in Hastings County
Investing in conservation is also for the human spirit.
Enhanced wetland supports wildlife and water quality in Holland Marsh
Enhanced ecological services at restored wetland on the Holland Marsh landscape.
To conserve and protect
DUC's Alberta team reflects on a year of conservation progress.
Restoration renews Hillman Marsh on the shores of Lake Erie
Urgent restoration undertaken to protect the habitat at a treasured destination near Leamington, Ontario.
New habitat connects a waterway in high-growth Ajax area
Wetland habitat in Lower Duffins Creek supports watershed
Manitoba livestock producers honour DUC employee
Ken Gross, head of DUC conservation programs in Manitoba, named to Manitoba Forage and Grazing Association Wall of Fame.
Improvements complete on Thompson Creek in Grand River watershed
New restoration in Haldimand County by the Grand River
How our funding works
Ducks Unlimited Canada conservation supports environmental sustainability and economic growth in Alberta. Here’s a closer look at how we deliver our conservation mission and how our funding is received and put to work on the landscape.
Canada’s dairy farmers are advancing conservation actions
Ducks Unlimited Canada is now a proud partner of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and supports the group’s ongoing environmental efforts.
Sharing the responsibility and rewards of waterfowl habitat conservation
Partners in conservation of a habitat jewel
By partnering with DUC, TC Energy took concrete action to encourage the conservation of wetlands essential to maintaining biodiversity on Sainte-Thérèse Island.
Conservation in Canada’s boreal forest
Karla Guyn appointed board chair of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Mentoring conservation-minded professionals
Introducing young people to careers in conservation and encouraging them to pursue their passions related to the natural world are critical to the future.
New study showcases nature’s ability to mitigate greenhouse-gas emissions in Canada
DUC research scientist plays key role in demonstrating value of wetlands to provide natural climate solutions.
Co-operation the key to conservation on Woodward Island
Three breaches to the Woodward Dam and Training Wall will help juvenile salmon and improve biodiversity in marsh habitats of the Fraser River estuary.
Saving The Fraser River Estuary: A Priority
A new paper by 23 prominent B.C. conservation specialists lays out the Priority Threat Management plan to save one of the most important ecosystems on Canada's West Coast .
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.