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Found a duck nest in Ontario? Here’s what to do

Have you noticed a nest in the yard? Or maybe on your daily stroll? We’re here with a duck-nest explainer to help.

Seasonal ponds are life support for wildlife

Wetland habitats are the “neighbourhood” where ducks raise the next generation.

Small farm life is good for the soul

New small wetland at the Boothbys' Ontario farm brings wildlife and happiness.

Focus on water in Ontario

Science is helping us better understand the role of small wetlands in water quality

Focus on biodiversity in Ontario

We’re working all the angles to support biodiversity in Ontario communities.

Honouring an old friend with new commitments to conservation

Rob Harmon is keeping the fun in fundraising in Frontenac County and has been named Ontario's Volunteer of the Year.

Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrates record year for wetland restoration in Ontario

Local relationships accelerate wetland restoration in Ontario.

The power of small wetlands for clean water

New DUC research quantifies the role of restored wetlands in capturing phosphorus in agricultural watersheds.

Can wetlands help heal our sick lakes?  

New research conducted by DUC on Lake Erie provide further evidence that investments in wetland habitat pay off significantly by flowing cleaner, healthier water into our lakes.

Our program to Eradication European Water Chestnut 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