British Columbia

New investments in Watershed Security Fund are a win for British Columbia

DUC applauds the Government of B.C. and the BC-First Nations Water Table for investing $100 million toward the development of a Watershed Security Fund.

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

Youth join the vanguard to stop invasive species in Canada

Meet students who monitor and protect their local wetlands when they go to school.

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

DUC researchers collaborate on landscape-level climate questions for wetlands

DUC’s Top 22 in 2022

We've put together our top conservation wins this year

Restoring tidal marsh and migration pathways for wildlife

FRESH news about imperilled ecosystems in the Fraser River Estuary

Wetland mapping to support Indigenous-led conservation in northern B.C.

Indigenous-led conservation has been recognized as a vital part of Canada’s strategy to protect nature and achieve its biodiversity goals.

New federal funding will shore up Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation efforts in the Fraser River Estuary  

$5-million investment will advance innovative solutions to build the resilience of key estuary marsh habitats for salmon and coastal flood protection 

Little goes a long way: B.C. Marshkeeper makes his mark

In recognition of Craig Little’s outstanding volunteer service, leadership and passion for conservation, he was named DUC’s National Volunteer of the Year.

Ducks Unlimited Canada releases comprehensive report to guide future restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary

Over the past 40 years, more than 100 tidal marsh restoration projects have been constructed in the Fraser River Estuary to mitigate the loss of habitats.

Invasive cattail removal on the Fraser River Delta is a cut above 

Promising signs from Invasive species cattail management experiment underway at Frenchies Island in the Fraser River Delta of B.C.

Ducks Unlimited Canada responds to B.C. Budget 2022

Building a better, climate-resilient province will require ongoing investments in wetlands.

Ducks Unlimited Canada to help shape the future of healthy watersheds in B.C.

148 Mile Marshes help fight climate change in B.C.’s Cariboo region

As climate change intensifies weather patterns, the 148 Mile Marshes are becoming even more valuable for their critical role in providing water for ranchers and farmers.

Hooked on making a difference

Tosh Sutherland has been part of the DUC salmon monitoring crew working in the South Arm Marshes Wildlife Management Area.

Chilliwack Middle School students clean up Hope Slough

DUC is proud to recognize the Grade 6 class from Chilliwack Middle School as their newest Wetland Heroes. The class cleaned up Hope Slough, a local wetland overrun with litter.

Species at risk focus of wetland restoration in B.C.’s South Okanagan

DUC excavated nine new small wetlands to provide habitat for spadefoot toads, tiger salamanders and other wildlife.

Comox resident and Canadian war hero embarks on new mission to mark 100th birthday

James “Stocky” Edwards celebrates a century of service by raising funds for wetland conservation May 3, 2021 – Comox, B.C. – James Edwards, better known as “Stocky,” is always thinking about how to serve his country. The WWII veteran—and soon-to-be centenarian—has a sense of duty that’s engrained in his DNA. From flying over the beaches of Normandy in a fighter plane to fly fishing along the shores of a Comox Valley marsh, he’s keenly aware of the responsibility…

Glenn Dreger is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in B.C.

What started as a small group looking to form a DUC chapter in Kamloops has blossomed into 37 years of dedication to conservation and unequivocal friendships for Glenn Dreger.

Ushering in the end of an era

Paul Usher, a senior engineering technologist in B.C., is set to retire after a remarkable 40-year career at DUC.

Co-operation the key to conservation on Woodward Island

Three breaches to the Woodward Dam and Training Wall will help juvenile salmon and improve biodiversity in marsh habitats of the Fraser River estuary.

British Columbia estuary ranking improves with technology

The Pacific Estuary Conservation Program Estuary Ranking Report in B.C. offers insights into where conservation is most needed in the province.

Saving The Fraser River Estuary: A Priority

A new paper by 23 prominent B.C. conservation specialists lays out the Priority Threat Management plan to save one of the most important ecosystems on Canada's West Coast .

Buttertubs Marsh: a community asset in Nanaimo

In Nanaimo, B.C., Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area is the perfect example of the many benefits a wetland can bring to a community.