Prince Edward Island Archives — Ducks Unlimited Canada

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 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.

Biodiversity, Wildlife

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.

Jennifer Dewland Named DUC’s Prince Edward Island Volunteer of the Year

Volunteers

Fostering community growth

Jennifer Dewland honoured as DUC’s Prince Edward Island Volunteer of the Year

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic, Landowners, Wetlands

From teaching to farming – one couple’s journey toward sustainable agriculture

The owners of Rustaret Farm in P.E.I. practise what they teach for the benefit of livestock, biodiversity and the environment.

Volunteers

Supporting conservation in her backyard—and beyond

Terri Taylor from P.E.I. has become a trusted and valued member of her local DUC chapter, quietly working behind the scenes to raise funds and awareness for conservation.

Biodiversity, Education, Invasive Species

Youth join the vanguard to stop invasive species in Canada

Meet students who monitor and protect their local wetlands when they go to school.

Atlantic, Science, Wetlands

“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.

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic, Grassroots

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.

Atlantic, Biodiversity, Policy, Science, Wetlands

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

Update

DUC’s Top 22 in 2022

We've put together our top conservation wins this year

Volunteers

Volunteer leadership that’s on the mark

Roger Giddings is as down to earth as they come. The sharpshooting, lifelong conservationist from Charlottetown has been volunteering with DUC for 12 years.

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

Volunteers

David O’Connor is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in P.E.I.

An avid hunter and outdoorsman, nothing makes David O’Connor happier than helping others discover a passion for nature.

Islanders: don’t take wetlands for granted

While World Wetlands Day is about global awareness of wetlands, Islanders need to become aware of local changes. If you own land that is near a body of water, you need to ask questions.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Returns Salt Water to Fullerton’s Marsh

While there’s no way to stop what’s already started, there are some places on the Island where natural solutions can lessen the impact of higher tides and stronger waves at places like Fullerton’s Marsh.