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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…

Coming of age on the edge of the ocean: how moving sediment benefits juvenile salmon

Juvenile salmon need spaces to grow into the mature fish they will become; ready to take on the saltwater ocean, and eventually return to their freshwater spawning grounds. But these transitional spaces are challenging to find.  

Restoring marshes, reviving histories: a vision for the Fraser River Estuary

Bringing together history, science, and Indigenous knowledge, new research has the potential to reshape the way we approach marsh restoration in the Fraser River Estuary.

Want to make your outdoor space safe for wild ducks?

Landowners may find themselves in the middle of a duck and predator conflict - here's how to lower the risks.

Mayook Marsh: A win for wildlife and water

Restoration enhancements add 30 years of wetland resilience, supporting at-risk species like western painted turtles, Columbia spotted frogs, and migratory birds.

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 safeguards two Nova Scotia salt marshes

HALIFAX, NS, March 19, 2025 – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is excited to announce the protection of two salt marshes on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Melbourne Lake and McLean’s Lake Salt Marshes are both located near provincial parks, wilderness areas and bird sanctuaries. In a province that’s lost 60 per…

South Shore sanctuaries

Ducks Unlimited Canada acquires two critical coastal wetland habitats in Nova Scotia.

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.

Outaouais region

A portion of Grand Calumet Island is safeguarded for the future.

Where have all the eiders gone?

A cross-border, multi-organization, multi-year research collaboration is seeking answers to the mystery decline of these elusive sea ducks.

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…

How water retention projects support Albertans

Ducks Unlimited Canada is proud to support Albertans in addressing the many challenges facing waterfowl, wildlife and people in our province.

Ducks Unlimited Canada ADOPTs cutting-edge technology to enhance seeding forages

An innovative research project from the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Forage Council is helping Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) explore aerial technology to seed forages in marginal acres and areas that can be seasonally inaccessible.   The initiative is part of…

A major wetland and waterway restoration project to mitigate flood risks in the Lorette River sub-watershed

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to introduce its Nature Force initiative in the Quebec province, launching the first phase of a significant project in the Capitale-Nationale region. This work supports the City of Québec’s efforts to enhance the resilience of the Lorette River sub-watershed, a region that has been…

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