How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
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Wetlands
Waswanipi Wetland Hero reveals plastic hidden in waterways
DUC names Traci Blacksmith a Wetland Hero. For the past year, Blacksmith has been doing clean-ups along the Ottawa River and the wetland Mud Lake.
Hooked on making a difference
Tosh Sutherland has been part of the DUC salmon monitoring crew working in the South Arm Marshes Wildlife Management Area.
Partners in conservation of a habitat jewel
By partnering with DUC, TC Energy took concrete action to encourage the conservation of wetlands essential to maintaining biodiversity on Sainte-Thérèse Island.
Conservation’s greatest ace
Legendary pilot and Canadian war hero Stocky Edwards embarks on a new mission to mark his 100th birthday.
Finding hope with conservation
DUC staff, volunteers and supporters have intuitively known the value of hope “with its sleeves rolled up” since 1938. It is a fundamental reason why we’ve been able to make a difference on the conservation landscape.
Restore. Recover. Rewild.
It’s not too late. We can recover some of the damage and restore degraded habitat. We can rewild Canada’s wetlands and other life-sustaining natural spaces.
Bernard Filion: a conservation legend
Looking back at a storied career committed to Quebec’s wetlands.
New study showcases nature’s ability to mitigate greenhouse-gas emissions in Canada
DUC research scientist plays key role in demonstrating value of wetlands to provide natural climate solutions.
Chilliwack Middle School students clean up Hope Slough
DUC is proud to recognize the Grade 6 class from Chilliwack Middle School as their newest Wetland Heroes. The class cleaned up Hope Slough, a local wetland overrun with litter.
Spectacular Things Spring Brings
We've made a list of some of the spectacular things spring brings in Ontario. They're guaranteed to light up your days.
Dr. Frank Baldwin’s commitments to waterfowl and wildlife recognized
Wildlife management area renamed in honour of Manitoba conservationist.
Co-operation the key to conservation on Woodward Island
Three breaches to the Woodward Dam and Training Wall will help juvenile salmon and improve biodiversity in marsh habitats of the Fraser River estuary.
Birdsong everywhere
Celebrating biodiversity in the Saint John River floodplain with the Acadian Birder
Where are the ducks nesting along the Saint John River?
What a University of New Brunswick student’s research could tell us about waterfowl and nest-box stewardship in the lower Saint John River floodplain.
Two brothers from Regina named Wetland Heroes
Duo help develop wildly successful nature guides for their hometown.
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 .
Buttertubs Marsh: a community asset in Nanaimo
In Nanaimo, B.C., Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area is the perfect example of the many benefits a wetland can bring to a community.
Keeping tidal forces at bay
We've partnered with the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq to monitor our salt marsh restoration at Wallace Bay in Nova Scotia, a project that will help combat coastal erosion, provide habitat for fish and hopefully lead to a resurgence of sweetgrass, a common salt marsh plant, and one that’s particularly important to the Mi’kmaq.
Re-wilding at Rivière du Nord
DUC reverts decades-old freshwater marsh to saltwater to protect New Brunswick coastline from sea-level rise and provide habitat for endangered species.
Natural infrastructure: more than jargon
Why do we talk about “natural infrastructure” in conservation today?
A saltwater solution for sea-level rise at Fullerton’s Marsh
In Canada’s smallest province, DUC restores a salt marsh to slow erosion caused by rising seas
Partnership protects the amazing Digue‑aux-Aigrettes Marsh
Marsh lies at the heart of the Lake Saint-François National Wildlife Area in Quebec.
