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Manitoba
Manitoba is where Ducks Unlimited Canada began
More than 80 years later, our wetland conservation and restoration work is more important than ever.
The province’s southwest corner is part of the Prairie Pothole Region, one of the world’s most important waterfowl breeding grounds. It’s home to hundreds of other wildlife species too, including some at risk of extinction.
These pools not only provide wildlife habitat, they benefit people. They clean our water, mitigate climate change, protect against flood and drought, and add to our quality of life.
But we’re losing these natural wonders. Parts of the province have lost up to 70 per cent of their wetlands, and drainage continues.
Manitoba by the numbers
Ducks Unlimited Canada and its partners — including volunteers, governments, donors, agriculture, and industry — work to slow this loss and even restore drained wetlands.
22,867 Habitat Acres Conserved
3,226 Volunteers
Supporting our conservation efforts
3,226 Landowner Partners
Protecting vital habitat
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.
In summer of 2018, DUC visited the construction site for the South Reader outlet dam, a rebuild of a water control structure that will protect world-renowned waterfowl habitat. The project, now complete, will help to maintain 260,000 acres (105,218 hectares) of habitat—an area more than twice the size of Winnipeg.
The Latest Stories from Manitoba
manitoba - Grassroots, Wetlands
Dr. Frank Baldwin’s commitments to waterfowl and wildlife recognized
Wildlife management area renamed in honour of Manitoba conservationist.
manitoba - Volunteers
Kyle Waczko is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Manitoba
After returning to his rural roots and starting a family, Kyle Waczko was inspired to do what he could for the future of the environment. Volunteering with DUC was a natural fit.
manitoba - Grassroots, Landowners
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.
manitoba - Wetlands
Say hello to the Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre
Media Releases
Manitoba Resources
Hay for Tender: Manitoba
Each year, we offer thousands of forage acres to Manitoba producers for haying opportunities. Tenders close at noon on June 30, 2021.
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Manitoba Prairie Wetland Classification Guide
The Manitoba Prairie Wetland Classification Guide is designed to help landowners classify their wetlands when submitting a Water Rights application for legal drainage or other water management activities on their property.
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Marginal Areas Program
Farm less. Make more. The new Marginal Areas Program increases your profits while farming fewer acres. It provides a financial incentive to seed those hard-to-access/poorly producing areas to perennial forages.
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