Alberta

Ducks Unlimited Canada announces partnership with FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program 

New incentive program will complement DUC’s Marginal Areas Program on the Prairies.

Supporting Peace Region Wetlands through Student-Driven Conservation

Forestry and Wetland Management Partnership Awarded for Group Achievement  

We're proud to announce that the Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative (FMWSI) has received the Canadian Institute of Forestry’s 2023 Canadian Forest Management Group Achievement Award

Investing in a beautiful and sustainable future for Alberta

ATB's decade-long financial commitment leaves a legacy of conservation.

Wetland knowledge flows with support from TC Energy  

Boreal Wetland Centre near Grande Prairie is a space for learning and collaboration.

One ranch family’s mission to protect and conserve grasslands

First-generation holistic ranchers Terri and Brad Mappin had a vision 25 years ago when they purchased their ranch.

The conservation long game

Like seeds in warming soil, Canadians are awakening to the broad decline in biodiversity across the country.

Partners in conservation: protecting Alberta’s remaining grassland habitat

Learn about the importance of the Alberta's native grasslands that support wildlife and bird species, including the northern pintail.

The benefits of bats

These flying mammals have closer ties to wetland biodiversity than we realize.

Rising through the ranks

After attending her first fundraising dinner more than two decades ago, Pamela Sooley now serves as the chair of DUC's Edmonton Ladies Committee.

Crops and cattle need safe and reliable water. So do we.

Alberta ranchers Brad and Terri Mappin are always looking to improve their land and their bottom line. DUC's wetland restoration and forage programs helped.

Five Small Ducks You Can See in Winter

Not all ducks leave the country when cold weather comes to Canada’s forests, rivers, lakes and wetlands

Cutting-edge climate data reveal the nature of change in tomorrow’s landscapes

DUC researchers collaborate on landscape-level climate questions for wetlands

Brian Hepworth appointed to Director of Regional Operations – Prairie and Boreal Region

As another step in his long and successful 32-year career with Ducks Unlimited Canada, Brian is assuming this senior role that will oversee conservation operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as the vast and important landscapes of Canada’s boreal region.

DUC’s Top 22 in 2022

We've put together our top conservation wins this year

Wings Over Water documentary captivates audiences with a bird’s eye view of the Prairies

The film follows the migratory journeys of three bird species that make remarkable flights to the wetlands of North America’s prairies

Nature-based learning takes flight in Alberta

DUC launches Alberta's first Wetland Centre of Excellence in St. Albert

A 40-year commitment to wetlands, waterfowl and future generations

When it comes to dedicated volunteers, Alberta's Frank Lockhart stands out in a crowd.

DUC analyzing wetlands on farms and ranches for carbon capture

High-tech monitoring towers in Manitoba measuring benefits of nature-based climate solutions.

Ducks Unlimited Canada launches a new program for grain growers in Alberta

The new Marginal Areas Program is just one way DUC is partnering with Alberta growers to increase the profitability of their land.

DUC responds to Alberta Budget 2022

New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs

New DUC research will help farmers save fertilizer costs when growing high-yielding winter wheat.

Fort McMurray class named Wetland Heroes after successful fundraiser

DUC is proud to recognize the Grade 6 class from St. Martha Catholic School in Fort McMurray, Alberta as our newest Wetland Heroes. Their fundraiser helped raise $2,000 for wetland conservation.

Alberta’s Wetland Replacement Program

The program provides funding for wetland replacement projects and is designed to help mitigate wetland loss throughout the province.