Ontario

Partnerships at core of successful wetland restoration

Wetlands are quick to return once the conditions are right.

Darcy McWilliam, Ontario Volunteer of the Year

Darcy McWilliam named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Ontario Volunteer of the Year

Call for continued investment in wetland conservation in Ontario

Our political leaders need to make wetland protection measures a campaign issue—and a priority for the incoming government. You can help.

The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada partner to protect the Benallen Wetland Nature Preserve for future generations.

Grey County, Ontario In advance of World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy (EBC) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) proudly announced today the creation of the 94 hectares Benallen Wetland Nature Preserve, located just north of Owen Sound near the community of Benallen. This monumental achievement was made possible by…

Northumberland Land Trust and Ducks Unlimited Canada secure new nature reserve to protect rare Ontario wetland

Cobourg, ON – January 30, 2025 – In advance of World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) are celebrating the recent acquisition a 123.31 hectare (304.7 acres) property in Brighton, Ontario. The newly established Biddy Creek Wetland Nature Reserve…

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Conservation Sudbury revitalize Lake Laurentian wetland: A big win for conservation and community.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Conservation Sudbury revitalize Lake Laurentian wetland: A big win for conservation and community.  Sudbury, ON – January 21, 2025 – A vital restoration project to rehabilitate a dam in the northeast portion of the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area (LLCA) is now complete.

Honouring a conservation legacy

Discover the Forbes family's dedication to wetland conservation near Mount Forest, Ontario, and how their partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada helped restore a vital wildlife habitat, ensuring a lasting legacy for future generations.

Passion project creates birder’s paradise in Gananoque

Landowners Barb and Paul O’Neill transform their property into thriving wildlife habitat by restoring wetlands and supporting local bird life.

Nature Force partners enhance wetlands in Oxford County

Over 300 new trees planted in the region to support biodiversity.

Blanding’s turtle hatchlings protected in Carp Hills wetland

A Ducks Unlimited Canada wetland property welcomed over 20 Blanding's turtle hatchlings released in the area over the summer.

The Cullen Wetland: Restoring what was lost

The Cullen wetland, near Flesherton, is now a magnet to waterfowl and wildlife of all kinds with the help of DUC in Ontario.

Yacking Ducks make a splash with land donation in Ontario

Sporting group leaves a legacy with land donation on the Beaver River.

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.

Two moth species now in the fight against invasive Phragmites

Two small but mighty moths are showing promise in controlling the spread of Phragmites australis plants – one of Canada’s most disruptive invasive species.

Fish and waterfowl flock to new habitat

We offer a turn-key approach to habitat restoration projects that are required as a condition for development project approvals; handling everything from finding the site, to project design, approvals negotiation, permitting, implementation and monitoring. 

Selwyn-area family gives back to nature with wetland

Ontario landowners say "if you build it, they will come."

Land donation to Ducks Unlimited Canada protects critical wetland habitat corridor

Group donates 297 acres to Ducks Unlimited Canada on the Beaver River in the Lake Simcoe watershed.

Biocontrol: Uniting Invasive Species with Natural Enemies

Ducks Unlimited Canada has been supporting the University of Toronto and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research program for biocontrol of invasive Phragmites since 2019.

Irene Jardine Celebrated as DUC’s Ontario Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer goes above and beyond for wetland conservation

Irene Jardine named DUC’s Ontario Volunteer of the Year

Ontario News from Ducks Unlimited Canada

A newsletter filled with stories, news and more about our Ontario community.

Nature needs a helping hand

Book chronicles Ontario landowner’s journey to wetland conservation and youth education.

Latest investment equals more DUC wetlands on the Ontario landscape

Ducks Unlimited Canada is moving forward on the restoration or enhancement of 20 wetlands in 2024 thanks to a renewed commitment from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Healthy wetlands: A true force of nature

Nick Krete is restoring on-farm wetlands thanks to insurance industry support and private landowners' active participation.