Impact Report: Saving our water, wildlife and wild places
Take an in-depth look at the outstanding conservation achievements realized by DUC and our supporters in the first two years (2019 and 2020) of delivering the NHCP. Together, we’re finding new ways to protect our water, wildlife and wild places.
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Natural Heritage Conservation Program projects conserved by DUC


Featured work

St. Luke’s Marsh
Part of an extensive system of waterfowl habitats around the lower Great Lakes, St. Luke’s Marsh and other coastal wetlands are among the most significant migratory stopover areas on the continent
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Saskatchewan farm family’s deep roots anchor conservation ethic
This four-generation farm sits at the confluence of three major migration flyways. Here, potential waterfowl densities for all species combined are estimated at 51-60 pairs per square mile.
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Conserving habitat with a history
For Ron Houck, nature is an important part of his farm’s history—and it’s worth saving. Habitat he’s protected with the help of DUC benefits more than 50 species of birds and other animals.
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Supporting biodiversity and species at risk
At least seven species at risk are benefiting from habitat protected by DUC through the Natural Heritage Conservation Program.
- Least Bittern
- Bobolink
- Eastern Meadowlark
- American Badger (Western)
- Barn Swallow
- Burrowing Owl
- Red-headed Woodpecker
Natural Heritage Conservation Program
The Government of Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program is a unique public-private partnership to support new protected and conserved areas by securing private lands and private interests in lands. The program is managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Federal funds invested in the program are matched with contributions raised by NCC and its partners, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and the country’s land trust community.