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As we reflect on 85 years of Ducks Unlimited Canad

As we reflect on 85 years of Ducks Unlimited Canada, it's clear that our strength comes from working together. We partner with all who care about the landscape to help deliver our mission—and some of the people we work closely with are landowners.

In Alberta, we've partnered with lifelong rancher Gordon Marsh, to conserve thousands of acres of important grasslands. 🌱

When Gordon made the decision to retire, he knew there wasn’t much untouched land left in the province. As a long-time fixture within the ranching community of southwestern Alberta, it was important for him to preserve his land for future generations of ranchers. For the full story, visit the link in our bio!

#ducksunlimitedcanada #unlimitedtogether #conservation #grasslands #theprairies #alberta #canadianranchers #canadianagriculture #prairiepotholeregion #waterfowl #habitat

Today marks World Peatlands Day, recognized on Jun

Today marks World Peatlands Day, recognized on June 2nd each year.

Peatlands are wetland ecosystems that are found throughout Canada’s boreal region. 🌲 They are characterized by deep, decaying vegetation deposits, or peat, built up below the ground surface. These deposits can be thousands of years old and are particularly good at holding water! 💧🌱 For this reason, peatlands can help mitigate the impacts of wildfires.

Read further at the link in our bio, and be sure to follow @ducboreal for more!

#ducksunlimitedcanada #worldpeatlandsday #DUCBoreal #borealregion #borealforest #borealpeatlands #peatlands #wetlands #wildfires #conservation #wetlandconservation #ecosystems #naturebasedsolutions

Healing nature, with nature! 💧🌱🌎 At Duck

Healing nature, with nature! 💧🌱🌎

At Ducks Unlimited Canada, science guides our mission, and brings conservation to life. Across the country, having a safe and reliable water supply is often taken for granted—but now, the science shows that Canada's lakes are sick, and we must take action to protect them.

The science also shows that nature is one of the most powerful preventative measures for chronic issues plaguing our water—through the power of wetlands. To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

#ducksunlimitedcanada #healthylakes #cleanwater #wetlands #conservation #naturebasedsolutions #research #science

We have big news! 🦆📢 Did you know that sinc

We have big news! 🦆📢

Did you know that since DUC was founded in 1938, we've embraced a scientific approach to conservation? Since, our application of science has expanded to ensure our conservation actions continue to sustain waterfowl populations—while also benefitting other wildlife and people.

Our Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research has recently published new information—that includes decades of research—that looks at everything you need to know about waterfowl distribution and productivity in the Prairie Pothole Region, often referred to as the "duck factory."

To learn more about our work, or to read the full report, head to the link in our bio!

#ducksunlimitedcanada #unlimitedtogether #PPRConservation #IWWR #wetlands #waterfowl #habitat #conservation #science #research

Thank you to everyone who participated in our #DUC

Thank you to everyone who participated in our #DUCMigrationTracker project on @inaturalistorg this spring! ☀️ Your observations are a valuable contribution to data that will be used to help inform our wetland conservation efforts. 🦆

Today, we're sharing a beautiful photo of a horned grebe, spotted in Regina, Saskatchewan by iNaturalist user ➡️ johndreynolds.

James Paterson from DUC's Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research writes:

"The horned grebe is a species-at-risk, and like many other waterbirds, relies on wetlands with open water and dense vegetation for nesting. Human activities such as draining wetlands has resulted in a decline in suitable habitat. Ducks Unlimited Canada has been restoring drained wetlands through a technique called ditch-plugging. A new DUC research project is testing how the many critters and creatures that rely on these habitats are responding to these restored wetlands. We’re using Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) and camera traps to monitor species in restored and natural (undrained) wetlands. With the ARUs, we were able to record horned grebes at a restored wetland in Saskatchewan. The outcomes of this research will help DUC understand the benefits and limitations of wetland restoration in Prairie Canada. In 2022, DUC recorded more than 150 species of birds and 6 species of amphibians using restored wetlands!"

To learn what you can do to support wetland conservation for species like this, visit our website. 🦆 Link in bio!

#ducksunlimitedcanada #springmigration #DUCmigrationtracker #inaturalist #birdwatchcanada #birding #migratorybirds #communityscience #wetlands #habitat #conservation

At the beginning of spring, we asked you to get ac

At the beginning of spring, we asked you to get active outdoors with conservation and community science, by participating in our #DUCMigrationTracker project on @inaturalistorg. ☀️

All observations—whether logged from your backyard, the park, path, trail, or a wetland—are valuable contributions that will be used to help inform our wetland conservation efforts. But you may be wondering, how?

The answer is through our Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research—where our team of scientists are working each day on world-class research to bring conservation to life. 🦆 To learn more, visit our website at the link in our bio.

#ducksunllimitedcanada #unlimitedtogether #science #research #communityscience #IWWR #wetlands #waterfowl #biodiversity #habitat #conservation #springmigration #DUCMigrationTracker

Ducks Unlimited Canada 85th Anniversary Series ⭐

Ducks Unlimited Canada 85th Anniversary Series ⭐ Famous Firsts ⭐

Ducks Unlimited Canada was founded by volunteers in 1938, to conserve and restore critical waterfowl habitat. Since, DUC has grown to become Canada's leader in wetland conservation.

Connecting Canadians with the benefits of conservation is integral to the delivery of our mission. On May 1st, 1993, DUC and the Province of Manitoba opened the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. Now operating as The Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre—and the current site of DUC’s head office—it is one of North America’s birding hotspots, and an award-winning educational tourism destination.

To learn more, follow @oakhammockmarsh! 🦆

📷 Image Two: DUC President Claude Wilson, Minister of Natural Resources Harry Enns, and Felix Holtmann, MP for Portage-Interlake pictured at the official opening of the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre on May 1, 1993.

#DucksUnlimitedCanada #UnlimitedTogether #DUCFamousFirsts #conservation #waterfowl #wetlands #wildlife #habitat #history

Now versus ➡️ then! The second image featured

Now versus ➡️ then!

The second image featured in this post is taken from our archives, and depicts Ducks Unlimited Canada staff and volunteers participating in a "duckling round-up" near Many Island Lake, Alberta, in 1938. Drought and habitat loss was significantly affecting waterfowl populations at the time, and these ducklings were relocated to nearby marshes and lakes that had permanent water.

Thanks to your support, since 1938, we’ve completed more than 11,826 projects and conserved, restored and positively influenced more than 201.8 million acres of habitat. When we work together, we are unlimited in what we can accomplish! 🐣🦆

#ducksunlimitedcanada #unlimitedtogether #springmigration #history #waterfowl #wetlands #habitat #conservation #restoration #biodiversity

Imagine your perfect summer day...does it look som

Imagine your perfect summer day...does it look something like this? ☀️🛶

As beautiful as this scene is, Canada’s lakes are in trouble. Some are already sick, and they can make us sick too. If we do nothing, the problem will keep spreading—maybe to your own favourite lake.

But the good news is, it’s easy to make a difference! The future health of our lakes requires all of us to appreciate the importance of wetlands. By signing up for our newsletter to stay informed and support conservation, you can make a difference! Sign up today at the link in our bio!

#ducksunlimitedcanada #healthylakes #cleanwater #wetlands #conservation #science #naturebasedsolutions #summer

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