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Wetlands

The path from pit to paradise
Rapid growth drives changes to the landscape that leave less and less space to support biodiversity

Canada duck stamp sales help fund conservation
As the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp celebrates 35 years, we recognize the projects funded and the people—hunters and others—who support it.

Celebrating conservation greats
DUC’s North American Waterfowl Conservation Honour Roll inducts new members

Campaigning for conservation
2019 federal election is an opportunity to let your voice speak for the future of wetlands in Canada

How much can wetlands help reduce summer algae outbreaks?
New research seeks to better understand the role of wetlands in restoring water quality

Burnishing a Natural Gem on the Shore of Lake Erie
A beachfront park on the shore of Lake Erie will support wildlife with more wetlands this spring

DUC’s European Water Chestnut Eradication Program in Ontario
Control and monitoring disrupt the seed cycle in Eastern Lake Ontario and the Rideau River.

A Keen Conservationist in King Township
Restored habitat flourishes at family farm near Ontario’s busiest highways.

Rebuilding the South Reader Outlet
How a $1.5 million project on the Saskatchewan River Delta is helping wildlife, fish and communities near The Pas.

World Wetlands Day
Canada's wetlands and their ability to provide climate change solutions demand recognition—and action.

More wildlife expected at Aylmer WMA following wetland rebuild
Retired WWII airfield undergoes a second habitat transformation to attract more migratory birds and bird-watchers.

Major investment supports B.C.’s Fraser River Estuary
DUC receives $2 million to restore important coastal habitats.

How we faced down an invasive plant that threatened the Rideau River
Volunteers pulled together to stop European water chestnut from taking hold in the Rideau Canal

Quill Lakes water crisis receives international attention
U of S professor says Canada is failing to uphold its commitment to this Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.

A rural family in Chatham-Kent steps up to restore a wetland
Funding partners joined forces to restore aquatic habitat in Ontario’s farm country.

Manitoba’s Lenore wetland project: conservation then and now
DUC Engineer Dave Dobson was part of the original Lenore wetland project 30 years ago. Now he’s helping to improve it for the future.

Photo essay: the diversity, beauty and power of wetlands
No two wetlands are alike. And their uniqueness is what makes each of them truly special.

Decisive action removes invasive aquatic plant, parrotfeather, in eastern Ontario
A landowner’s call for help receives a rapid response to halt an invasive aquatic plant.

Terrebonne: a city that’s growing with nature
The city of Terrebonne, Quebec, is proof that urban growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of conservation.

Protecting Ottawa’s wildest landscape
Forty kilometres from Parliament Hill is an area that provides habitat for waterfowl, at-risk turtles and other wildlife. One woman is rallying people to protect it.

International Canvasback Award migrates to Canada
2017 recipient Bruce Batt recognized for his significant contributions to the North American waterfowl conservation community

DUC and partners flock together to secure a bright future for a Brighton wetland
A Lake Ontario shoreline is protected for waterfowl, wildlife and the community.