Manitoba

Meet Joyce Ji, Winner of the 2021 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship

Manitoba landowner signs record conservation deal with DUC

Cattleman Sean Murphy is restoring 63 acres of wildlife habitat on his farm near Souris, Manitoba, in the biggest conservation agreement of its kind with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

DUC names 160 acres for long-serving Manitoba conservationist

DUC has dedicated 160 acres of marsh and prairie grasses to conservationist Glenn Babee, who helped restore the land south of Riding Mountain National Park in the 1990s.

Manitoba farmer appreciates wetlands during prairie drought

With exceptionally little rainfall on Manitoba fields in the 2021 crop season, a farmer says the true value of retaining wetlands on farmland has become even more apparent.

Dr. Frank Baldwin’s commitments to waterfowl and wildlife recognized

Wildlife management area renamed in honour of Manitoba conservationist.

Hunting and Trapping on DUC Lands in Manitoba

Rules surrounding hunting and trapping on these multi-use DUC properties in Manitoba.

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.

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.

Say hello to the Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre

Oakbank teen earns Wetland Hero distinction with nest box project

New wetland guide helps farmers manage water responsibly and tap new funding

Proper wetland classification is key for farmers and other landowners to successfully use a streamlined approvals process for water control work under the provincial government’s new water regulation. To make that challenging task easier, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has developed a Manitoba Prairie Wetland Classification Guide that will be provided…

Conserving 54 million acres of Manitoba’s boreal wetlands

Provincial government announces new Boreal Wetlands Conservation Codes of Practice

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.

Oak Hammock Marsh nest cam gives intimate look at Canada goose and her nest

A special web cam monitors the progress of a Canada goose and her mate, who chose the rooftop of DUC's national offices at Oak Hammock Marsh for their nest.

Forging relationships to forge ahead

This was Cathy Gulka’s reaction when the Regina resident learned that she had been selected as Saskatchewan’s Volunteer of the Year.

A team player and top-notch conservationist

“Busy as a bee” is an apt description of Manitoba DUC volunteer Tammy Molinski. The fact that she’s about to become a beekeeper only helps seal the deal.

Manitoba’s pothole wetlands teem with life, but they’re disappearing

Southwest Manitoba is home to prairie pothole wetlands, remarkable “biodiversity hotspots” that support a variety of life, from microorganisms to mighty moose.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Louisiana-Pacific Building Solutions sign landmark conservation agreement to support 6.2 million acres in Manitoba’s boreal forest

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Louisiana-Pacific Building Solutions (LP) today announced the signing of a new, 10-year agreement that will positively impact more than 6.2 million acres of Manitoba’s boreal forest.

Songbird Banding at Oak Hammock Marsh

A songbird banding station outside of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s national offices in Manitoba nets a fraction of the thousands of birds that rely on the surrounding wetland every spring and fall.

The Coca-Cola Foundation: helping balance water needs

Revealing transformation: funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation helped restore this prairie wetland near Strathclair, Manitoba, to its full potential.

Putting their mettle to the pedal

Cyclists take wetland fundraising to the extreme

Manitoba’s wetlands and grasslands to benefit from new Conservation Trust 

Ducks Unlimited Canada will protect more than 220 hectares

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.

Forage Program

Helping with your purchases of Proven Seed forage varieties from Nutrien by underwriting a significant portion of your seed costs.