Wetlands Archives — Ducks Unlimited Canada

Prairie Pothole Region, Science, Wetlands

The role of wetlands in Alberta’s groundwater

As spring runoff begins to flow through Alberta’s valleys, it reminds us of the important role groundwater plays across the landscape, and how wetlands help sustain it.

Wetlands

Brian Hepworth receives Ducks Unlimited Excellence in Conservation Lifetime Career Achievement Award

Honour recognizes Hepworth's significant, long-term contributions to Ducks Unlimited's mission of filling the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.

Wetlands

The shinny on Natalie Spooner

Playing hockey outdoors in the bitter Canadian winter helped Natalie Spooner sharpen her skills.

Wetlands

Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser shares her shinny story

Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser shares her shinny story.

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.

Grassroots, Policy, Wetlands

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.

Landowners, Partnerships, Wetlands

Nature Force partners enhance wetlands in Oxford County

Over 300 new trees planted in the region to support biodiversity.

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.

Landowners, Wetlands, Wildlife

Outaouais region

A portion of Grand Calumet Island is safeguarded for the future.

Conservator, Hunting, Waterfowl, Wetlands

They never look up

Everyone should experience freeze-up at a marsh.

Wetlands

Perched on the edge of your sea

Canadians are flocking to the coast for its natural beauty. Yet, we’re still learning how to share the shoreline with nature. Each step towards conserving, mapping and protecting salt marshes is a step away from the edge of unsustainable coastal management.

Conservator, Wetlands

Amazing feats of nature!

The amazing feats of nature are everywhere in the form of wetlands acting as purifiers, forests serving as classrooms, and ecosystems reviving at surprising speeds.

Education, Philanthropic, Science, Wetlands

Transforming the Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre: A Hub for Education and Conservation

We are excited to announce the public phase of the fundraising campaign for the Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre at Oak Hammock Marsh. With almost 75% of the required funds already raised, we are inviting the community to join us in this final stretch to secure the remaining $2 million needed to complete this project.

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.

Landowners, Waterfowl, Wetlands, Wildlife

Yacking Ducks make a splash with land donation in Ontario

Sporting group leaves a legacy with land donation on the Beaver River.

Wetlands

Fish and waterfowl flock to new habitat

We offer a turn-key approach to habitat restoration projects that are required as a condition for development project approvals; handling everything from finding the site, to project design, approvals negotiation, permitting, implementation and monitoring.

Landowners, Wetlands

Selwyn-area family gives back to nature with wetland

Ontario landowners say "if you build it, they will come."

Boreal Forest, Education, Wetlands

Winnipeg high school students earn Ducks Unlimited Canada prize for Wildfire Management Solution

Fort Richmond Collegiate students take home first place in Ducks Unlimited Canada's national research competition.

Atlantic, Partnerships, Water, Wetlands

Pilot project filters road salt before it hits our waterways

Constructed wetland in City of Moncton snow disposal facility holds promise for holding back harmful road salts.

IWWR, Science, Water, Waterfowl, Wetlands

Canadian scientists showcasing the latest in waterfowl research at North American Duck Symposium

Eleven Ducks Unlimited Canada researchers will attend the international conference, presenting on recent research, and learning from a global network of waterfowl scientists.

Landowners, Partnerships, Wetlands

Healthy wetlands: A true force of nature

Nick Krete is restoring on-farm wetlands thanks to insurance industry support and private landowners' active participation.

Boreal, Conservator, Partnerships, Wetlands

Maps, milestones and machine learning

It’s taken a quarter-century to map one-quarter of Canada’s boreal landscape. But advances in policy and technology will make every minute count.