Ontario

A high-value waterfowl haven in Hastings County

Investing in conservation is also for the human spirit.

Restorations support wildlife and clean water at thriving wetland in the Holland Marsh

DUC enhanced significant wetland habitat at a historically important wetland in the Holland Marsh region south of Lake Simcoe.

Enhanced wetland supports wildlife and water quality in Holland Marsh

Enhanced ecological services at restored wetland on the Holland Marsh landscape.

Restoration secures rare and critically important Hillman Marsh

The future of Hillman Marsh is bright and noisy with birdsong

Restoration renews Hillman Marsh on the shores of Lake Erie

Urgent restoration undertaken to protect the habitat at a treasured destination near Leamington, Ontario.

Small wetland helps preserve natural space on Lower Duffins Creek

New habitat provides natural space in high-growth Ajax area

New habitat connects a waterway in high-growth Ajax area

Wetland habitat in Lower Duffins Creek supports watershed

Meet Nathan Zeinstra, Winner of the 2021 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarship

Small farm life is good for the soul

New small wetland at the Boothby's Ontario farm brings joy.

Improvements complete on Thompson Creek in Grand River watershed

New restoration in Haldimand County by the Grand River

Improvements to wetland and fishway in Dunnville

Upgrades to 20-year-old project at Thompson Creek wetland complex

Canada’s dairy farmers are advancing conservation actions

Ducks Unlimited Canada is now a proud partner of Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and supports the group’s ongoing environmental efforts.

Hunting in Ontario

We are pleased to be able to provide opportunities for the public to enjoy DUC properties. These are truly special places that the hard-earned dollars and support of our members, the local community, and other important funders have helped us secure and protect.

Waswanipi Wetland Hero reveals plastic hidden in waterways

DUC names Traci Blacksmith a Wetland Hero. For the past year, Blacksmith has been doing clean-ups along the Ottawa River and the wetland Mud Lake.

Bolstering nature’s battle grounds

Fighting back against a destructive moth and other invasive species involves building ecosystem resilience.

Spectacular Things Spring Brings

We've made a list of some of the spectacular things spring brings in Ontario. They're guaranteed to light up your days.

Daryl Hutton is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Ontario

Daryl Hutton’s passion for bird habitat began when he was a boy growing up on his family’s farm. Today, supporting conservation and enjoying the outdoors is a way life.

Meet the winners of the Wetland Centres of Excellence case study competition 

Proposed solution to sea-level rise in Atlantic Canada helps team clinch top honours.

DUC’s Ontario offices migrate

We say goodbye to Barrie and Kingston offices and hello to a new way of working.

Young Hilliardton Marsh volunteer named Wetland Hero 

Lucy Harrison's volunteer work at Hilliardton Marsh in Ontario and her advocacy for the natural world has earned her reognition as a DUC Wetland Hero. 

Wetland Restoration Near Kingston Creates Fish and Bird Habitat on Howe Island

Construction of open-water channels and pools is reclaiming the coastal wetland habitat

Down by the old fisher tracks

Ontario landowner Bill Kendall welcomes wildlife and human guests alike to the DUC wetland on his property. Some guests are more surprising than others.