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

Digue‑aux-Aigrettes Marsh lies at the heart of the Lake Saint-François National Wildlife Area in Quebec.

Say hello to the Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre

Maher donation sets up students for next decade

Building Nature: Habitat Restoration and Compensation

A science-based approach to establishing ecosystems.

Miller’s Time at 148 Mile Marshes

Wetland conservation: an investment in “green jobs”

We support "green jobs" to help us restore wetlands in rural communities

Coastal Marsh Conservation

Irving Oil contributes to groundbreaking research on Bay of Fundy salt-marsh restoration.

Plans to re-open Frank Lake, Clifford E. Lee to public underway

Planning is currently underway to re-open popular DUC conservation project areas in Alberta that typically attract a high number of visitors.

Conservation programs in Alberta needed now more than ever

There will be more wetlands and habitat acres restored in Alberta as Ducks Unlimited Canada continues to deliver its conservation programs with landowners this spring.