Policy

Call for continued investment in wetland conservation in Ontario

Our political leaders need to make wetland protection measures a campaign issue—and a priority for the incoming government. You can help.

Keeping water on the land

Wetlands are nature-based solutions for safer landscapes in an era of increased natural disasters.

Building a community of lake-lovers in Saskatchewan

Calling Lakes champion Aura Lee MacPherson sees value in a decade of community connection.

Investing in B.C.’s watersheds will build natural defences to droughts, fires and floods

Healthy watersheds are potent natural defences but many in B.C. need repair due to mismanagement and damage.

Canada’s sprint toward 2030 starts now and failure is not an option

Following a landmark new deal to protect biodiversity, we must pick up the pace to meet targets enshrined at the United Nations Conference for Biodiversity (COP15)

Who is the voice for nature? How advocacy can help.

If ducks could talk, what would they say? Part of our role as conservationists is to acknowledge and understand what wetland-dependent species are telling us, and to be their voice.

Changing the tides on biodiversity loss: We need to look beyond the numbers and beyond our borders.

No one can put a price on nature, but we ignore its value at our peril

As costs of climate change climb, it’s time to recognize Canada’s wetlands for their economic worth.

Wetland restoration and Alberta Wetland Policy benefit a farm family

For Leroy and Mary Feldberg, their wetland restoration project provides better control of spring flooding on their land, continued use of the land for grazing, increased wildlife habitat and financial compensation.

The Earth breathes

How in a post-COVID-19 world, we can “build back better” and what opportunities that brings to conservation.

Natural infrastructure for a climate-ready Ontario

How are wetlands are integrated into flood management in southern Ontario? What is needed for deeper integration of wetland conservation into flood-risk management?

Can the aggregate industry make space for biodiversity?

Space for wildlife may be found in unexpected places in southern Ontario

Campaigning for conservation

2019 federal election is an opportunity to let your voice speak for the future of wetlands in Canada

Quill Lakes water crisis receives international attention

U of S professor says Canada is failing to uphold its commitment to this Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.

Fighting green with green for Great Lakes water quality

Lake Erie’s long-threatened water quality gets fresh hope with collaborative wetland restoration project.

Manitoba’s Climate and Green Plan puts wetlands in the spotlight

New protection will deliver environmental and economic benefits for all Manitobans

Will Quebec’s new law to protect wetlands inspire other provinces?

In an act of political leadership and courage, the province of Quebec has given a degree of hope to all Canadians.

Making a mark at Queen’s Park

Ontario’s wetlands are conservation conversation starters for “duck people” at annual event

Quebec passes legislation to conserve wetlands and water

Province equipped with tools to become a national conservation leader

A common voice

New coalition of somewhat unlikely partners is moving the dial forward on wetland conservation in Ontario

Life after Bill 5

Focusing on bringing wetland conservation policy back to the table in Manitoba.

DUC’s lead policy influencer talks about work as a lobbyist

By informing decision-makers, Jim Brennan helps safeguard wetlands.

Waves of support for Great Lakes

Positive policy action for wetlands in Ontario’s most populous region

Vote for wetlands: make your voice heard

You can help put wetland conservation at the forefront during Saskatchewan's provincial election.