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Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research

Our science brings conservation to life.

Our science shapes the future.

Ducks Unlimited Canada prides itself on being a science-based organization. We use data to guide our decisions, then evaluate and adapt what we do. This science-based approach helps ensure effective progress towards our mission.

About IWWR

About IWWR

The Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research (IWWR) is the research arm of Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Research

Research

Our world-leading research uncovers the unique relationships between wetlands, waterfowl, watershed health, biodiversity and more.

Fellowships

Fellowships

New discoveries are waiting in the wings. IWWR supports innovative research and the bright minds leading it.

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International Science Report
International Science Report
The annual Ducks Unlimited International Science Report highlights research projects across North America led by staff, university and student partners.
: DUC conservation technician and report co-author Daniel Hennigar collects vegetation data in a Fraser Estuary tidal marsh.

Meet the team behind the research

IWWR’s scientists are world authorities in wetland and waterfowl biology and ecology. Their research helps guide conservation programs now and in the future.

Members of our core team have expertise in wetland and spatial ecology, avian demography, statistics, GIS technology, ecosystem services, carbon cycling, knowledge transfer and boreal ecology and more. You can find them hard at work in a variety of habitats: research sites, boardrooms, laboratories, university classrooms and offices.

No matter what they do, or where they work, our flock takes to wetland and waterfowl conservation like…ducks to water.

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