Wetlands

“Wetland Cities” like Sackville are a model for the future

“Wetland Cities” like Sackville are now a model for the future, proving that these valuable ecosystems have a place within urban settings.

Sackville, New Brunswick: North America’s first Wetland City

Sackville and its beloved urban wetlands earn prestigious environmental award from the Convention on Wetlands.

Domaine de la Sagamité: an urban oasis in Quebec

DUC joins forces with City of Quebec to provide 300,000 residents with clean drinking water.

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

Infrastructure improvements for the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area

Ongoing investments in infrastructure upgrades are critical to maintaining Ontario’s wetlands.

The Ramsar Convention

The Ramsar Convention allows for important wetlands to be designated Ramsar sites, which affords them additional recognition. We have helped conserve 22 of Canada’s 37 Ramsar sites.

DUC honours Manitoba conservation leader with land dedication

DUC dedicated 160 acres of marsh and grasslands to commemorate Rick Andrews' years of service

Conservation agreement satisfies Manitoba farm family in many ways

Financial compensation and conserving natural areas compelled Dale and Linda O'Greysik to sign a conservation agreement with DUC.

Coastal habitat restored on the Niagara River in Ontario

A coastal wetland restoration near Fort Erie in Ontario

Wetlands are a natural remedy for Canada’s sick lakes

With reports of harmful algae blooms on the rise, investing in conservation is critical to solving emerging water crisis

Manitoba land donation steeped in history

Land homesteaded by a man who came to Manitoba in 1870 with the province’s first police force is being permanently conserved by the current owners and DUC.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Pollinators

Native bee species, or wild bees, need our help. They are an important element of our natural ecosystems, and support food production too.

Saskatchewan birders provide glimpse into extraordinary songbird diversity on conserved land

As more research uncovers the significance of wetlands, their conservation will benefit a diverse array of species, including songbirds.

Manitoba farm couple says sustainable agriculture is a “mindset”

Originally from England and now farming in Manitoba, Tony and Angela Prynne signed a conservation agreement with DUC in July 2022.

First phase of mapping the Lower St. Lawrence Wetlands is now complete

La première phase du projet de cartographie détaillée des milieux humides du Bas Saint-Laurent est maintenant achevée.

Documenting Canada’s rare dragonflies

How citizen science and wetland conservation are helping important indicator species.

Meet the winners of the 2022 Wetland Centres of Excellence case study competition

Zoë Timberlake, Yuvika Patel and Sydney West from the Luther Marsh Wetland Centre of Excellence in Mount Forest, Ont. won DUC’s 2022 case study competition.

Breaking news: Discovery of the world’s oldest duck uncovers amazing story of conservation

Just in time to celebrate our anniversary, we’re reporting from the scene where an 84-year-old mallard has returned to Canada’s wetlands.

The power of small wetlands for clean water

New DUC research quantifies the role of restored wetlands in capturing phosphorus in agricultural watersheds.

Our program to Eradication European Water Chestnut in Ontario

Control and monitoring disrupt the seed cycle in Eastern Lake Ontario and the Rideau River.

DUC’s phragmites mitigation program in Ontario

Co-ordinated action to protect ecosystem health.

Invasive cattail removal on the Fraser River Delta is a cut above 

Promising signs from Invasive species cattail management experiment underway at Frenchies Island in the Fraser River Delta of B.C.

Fort McMurray class named Wetland Heroes after successful fundraiser

DUC is proud to recognize the Grade 6 class from St. Martha Catholic School in Fort McMurray, Alberta as our newest Wetland Heroes. Their fundraiser helped raise $2,000 for wetland conservation.

What’s happening to Canada’s vanishing wetlands?

It’s time to take ownership of the multi-billion-dollar asset in our backyard—wetlands—before it’s too late.