How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
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Where we’re working on the ground from coast to coast.
We need your help to protect our water, wildlife, and wetlands. Here’s how you can make an impact.
Alberta
Wetland Restoration Lease Program
The restored area remains under the management of the landowner and can be hayed or grazed but not drained, altered or tilled during the term of the agreement. Landowners receive compensation from DUC for this restriction which could be used by farmers to support new land purchases. The lease program is a very good fit for cattle producers who have drained wetlands on grazing lands.
Restoring habitat in grazing country
Turning back the clock on drained Alberta wetlands
Mentoring tomorrow’s waterfowlers
Mentors are as much a part of waterfowling memories as decoys, blinds and birds.
Alberta’s Alana Gibson named Volunteer of the Year
Oak Hammock Marsh, Man. – As part of National Volunteer Week celebrations (April 12-18), Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is pleased to announce the winner of its first ever Volunteer of the Year Award. Alana Gibson from Didsbury, Alberta was chosen from ten finalists in an online vote held earlier…
DUC receives $11.6 million in WRRP funds for wetland restoration
Oak Hammock Marsh, Man. – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) will receive more than $11.6 million in grant funds to launch more wetland conservation and restoration work that will help reduce the impact of flooding and drought in Alberta. The funding comes from the Government of Alberta’s Watershed Resiliency and…
DUC & CPS announce forage incentive program for producers
Camrose, Alta. – Just when cattle producers, ranchers and landowners are finalizing their pasture and cropping decisions, the launch of this year’s forage incentive program offered by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Crop Production Services (CPS) Canada promises to give producers an edge when balancing production costs with best…