How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
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.
Waterfowl
The Big Hatch
DUC conserves, restores and manages wetlands with a big waterfowl hatch in mind. If the habitat is available and the conditions are right, the payoff is undeniably adorable.
Seasonal ponds are life support for wildlife
Wetland habitats are the “neighbourhood” where ducks raise the next generation.
Migrating to Mexico’s mangroves
Up to 20 per cent of North America’s waterfowl migrate to overwinter in Mexico. But the wetlands they depend on there are threatened. That’s why committed conservationists are working tirelessly on their behalf, to protect these unique habitats.
International Canvasback Award migrates to Canada
2017 recipient Bruce Batt recognized for his significant contributions to the North American waterfowl conservation community
2018 waterfowl survey estimates populations of 41.2 million
Conserving Canadian habitat remains critical to North American waterfowl
Ducks from a distance: helpful hints for identification in the wild
Tips from waterfowl experts on overcoming identification challenges for the 20+ species of ducks that live in North America.
Patterns and personality
DUC partners with award-winning bird author, Richard Crossley, for the release of The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl.
Duck numbers keep flying high
Canada 150 celebrations aside, there’s another reason to celebrate our country this year: robust duck populations
Eider pride
When common eider populations plummeted, volunteers worked together to save the iconic bird species