Nova Scotia

Amy Young, Nova Scotia Volunteer of the Year

Amy Young named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Nova Scotia Volunteer of the Year

Big wins for Ducks Unlimited Canada and three lucky residents in Atlantic Canada

MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law and Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrate “Trucks for Ducks” sweepstakes success! MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law, in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), is grateful for the tremendous support from Atlantic Canada as the “Trucks for Ducks” sweepstakes comes its triumphant conclusion. This…

Less than two weeks away! Trucks for Ducks sweepstakes final grand prize draw: March 31

Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting Ducks Unlimited Canada. HALIFAX, NS, March 21, 2025 /CNW/ – The grand prize draw for the Trucks for Ducks Sweepstakes is happening March 31, 2025, at 12:01 PM ADT .  Atlantic Canada residents have less than…

Ducks Unlimited Canada safeguards two Nova Scotia salt marshes

HALIFAX, NS, March 19, 2025 – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is excited to announce the protection of two salt marshes on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Melbourne Lake and McLean’s Lake Salt Marshes are both located near provincial parks, wilderness areas and bird sanctuaries. In a province that’s lost 60 per…

South Shore sanctuaries

Ducks Unlimited Canada acquires two critical coastal wetland habitats in Nova Scotia.

Where have all the eiders gone?

A cross-border, multi-organization, multi-year research collaboration is seeking answers to the mystery decline of these elusive sea ducks.

Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves vital urban habitat in St. John’s

Public and private collaboration ensures long-term protection of Empire Avenue wetlands November 7, 2024, St. John’s, N.L. – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the acquisition of vital urban wetland habitat in the heart of St. John’s, N.L. thanks to funding from the Government of Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation…

MacGillivray Injury Law launches “Trucks for Ducks” Sweepstakes in Atlantic Canada in support of Ducks Unlimited Canada

Help conserve critical wetland habitats in Atlantic Canada! Buy your Trucks for Ducks sweepstakes tickets for a chance to win. 

Five Magnificent Turtles That Need Your Help

Discover five magnificent turtles found in Canada and learn about their habitats, the threats they face, and how you can help protect these remarkable reptiles.

Celebrating Chuck MacInnes, DUC’s National Volunteer of the Year and Nova Scotia Volunteer of the Year

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Setting records and opening eyes to the wonders of nature

Chuck MacInnes named DUC’s National Volunteer of the Year.

Improving water quality and biodiversity on farms

Wetland restoration creates a powerful ripple effect that generates real environmental gains for communities throughout the country.

Proud to be a part of protecting and restoring natural habitats for future generations

Katie Scott combines her passion for conservation with a background in biology and education.

Conservation is in her nature

Nova Scotia's Angèle Scott has a strong connection with nature and the outdoors, which was forged when she was young.

“Wetland Cities” like Sackville are a model for the future

“Wetland Cities” like Sackville are now a model for the future, proving that these valuable ecosystems have a place within urban settings.

Early wetland wanderings lead to meaningful work for the environment

Adam Campbell’s path to a successful conservation career began in Canada’s Wetland City.

Changing the tides on biodiversity loss: We need to look beyond the numbers and beyond our borders.

DUC’s Top 22 in 2022

We've put together our top conservation wins this year

At home in the outdoors

Angèle Scott's strong personal connection to wetland conservation coupled with her outstanding volunteer service earned her the title of DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Nova Scotia.

Taking action for our eiders

Ducks Unlimited Canada conservation experts note that recent bad news can teach us why continued conservation efforts are so important for common eiders.

Ducks Unlimited Canada launches $3 million initiative to conserve critical wetland habitat along the Wolastoq

N.S. and DUC Re-Commit to Managing Biodiversity on the Missaquash Marsh

Angèle Scott is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Nova Scotia

A self-described “outdoorsy” person, Angèle Scott has always felt an attachment to nature. So, when her family members first asked her to join DUC as a volunteer, it was an easy fit.

Ducks Unlimited Canada partners with the Municipal District of Lunenburg to protect Sweet Marsh

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has signed a stewardship agreement with the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) to protect 10 acres of wetland and upland habitat near Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.