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.
Science
New training ground for aspiring scientists
Dr. Mitch Weegman has been named the Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation. His position is the first of its kind in the country.
British Columbia estuary ranking improves with technology
The Pacific Estuary Conservation Program Estuary Ranking Report in B.C. offers insights into where conservation is most needed in the province.
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 .
Focus on Water
Science is helping us better understand the role of small wetlands in water quality
Mallards and measurement
DUC leads the way in using science and research to measure our wetland conservation impacts.
My Eureka moment
Ducks Unlimited Canada conservation scientists reflect on the experiences that inspired them to turn a passion for waterfowl and wetlands into their life’s work.
2020 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey Cancelled
Long-term data will be used to bridge gap in 65-year monitoring effort
Building Nature: Habitat Restoration and Compensation
A science-based approach to establishing ecosystems.
Coastal Marsh Conservation
Irving Oil contributes to groundbreaking research on Bay of Fundy salt-marsh restoration.
The power of small wetlands for clean water
New research quantifies the role of restored wetlands in capturing phosphorus in agricultural watersheds
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?
So, Pete, how was your holiday?
DUC volunteer Pete Gilboe joined the goose banding program at Akimiski Island this past summer.