How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
Impact Areas
Approaches
Where we’re working on the ground from coast to coast.
We need your help to protect our water, wildlife, and wetlands. Here’s how you can make an impact.
Ontario
DUC’s European Water Chestnut Eradication Program in Ontario
Control and monitoring disrupt the seed cycle in Eastern Lake Ontario and the Rideau River.
DUC’s phragmites mitigation program in Ontario
Co-ordinated action to protect ecosystem health.
Chasing phragmites: The race we have to win
Racing to protect healthy wetland habitats for native plants and animals.
Ducks Unlimited Canada surpasses one million acres conserved in Ontario
Ontarians encouraged to mark conservation milestone by exploring local wetlands
One million acres conserved in Ontario
We invite you to celebrate this million-acre milestone by putting on your boots and jacket and taking a stroll in nature.
High-value waterfowl haven in Hastings County is a conservation inspiration
A haven for wildlife in Eastern 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.
Waterways of life
A large provincial investment is filling in habitat gaps with wetlands in rural, urban and small town watersheds.
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
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.