Provincial

Restoring habitat, restoring nature

"I saw this property on the Bruce Peninsula ... The interior forest habitat had been lost, the streams and wetlands were broken. And I knew I could fix it."

“Thank a Wetland” for memorable moments on Saskatchewan’s recreational lakes

Partnership between Provincial Association of Resort Communities of Saskatchewan and Ducks Unlimited Canada connects the dots between wetlands and water quality

Fay and Duncan Campbell’s education legacy

Anyone who wanted to celebrate their parents’ life can donate to help get kids outside, learning about nature and the wildlife.

Quiet marshes keep flightless waterfowl safe in summer

Ever wonder where the ducks go in summer? A DUC waterfowl expert explains why these birds hide out during a period called moulting.

Nature Force: a new climate resilience initiative using natural infrastructure

Natural disaster resilience needs to be a focus for communities across Canada that involves actively restoring and managing natural areas.

Wings Over Water documentary captivates audiences with a bird’s eye view of the Prairies

The film follows the migratory journeys of three bird species that make remarkable flights to the wetlands of North America’s prairies

Ducks Unlimited Canada surpasses conservation targets in Manitoba

Manitoba's leading conservation group Ducks Unlimited Canada helped fight climate change in 2021-2022 by protecting farmlands larger than the city of Steinbach.

Nature-based learning takes flight in Alberta

DUC launches Alberta's first Wetland Centre of Excellence in St. Albert

DUC Hay Tender Program accepting bids for 2022 season

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is making almost 2,200 acres of hay land available to Manitoba farmers who suffered through historic dry conditions and cattle feed shortages in 2021.

New sea duck atlas sheds light on poorly understood species and how we can protect them

Canadian landscapes identified among 85 North American sites that provide critical habitat for sea ducks.

That time when a duck family took over the backyard pool

Backyard pools occasionally attract a family of flightless fluffballs. We're here to help with some pro tips.

Nature in the neighbourhood

Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Wetland Centre of Excellence program provides Colette Bourgonje students with unique learning opportunity in their own backyard

First phase of mapping the Lower St. Lawrence Wetlands is now complete

La première phase du projet de cartographie détaillée des milieux humides du Bas Saint-Laurent est maintenant achevée.

Hay for Tender: Manitoba

Each year, we offer thousands of forage acres to Manitoba producers for haying opportunities. Tenders close at noon on June 30, 2021.

Meet the winners of the 2022 Wetland Centres of Excellence case study competition

Zoë Timberlake, Yuvika Patel and Sydney West from the Luther Marsh Wetland Centre of Excellence in Mount Forest, Ont. won DUC’s 2022 case study competition.

Reconnecting with the outdoors

Volunteering with DUC provides Alex Resvick a sense of peace and connections to family and friends.

Got ducks in your pool? Here’s what to do

If you have ducks in your pool, what’s most important is what you shouldn’t do. We’re here with a duck explainer to help.

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.

Ducks Unlimited Canada acquires critical salt marsh habitat on the Acadian Peninsula

More than 250 acres will support wildlife and protect communities from the impacts of sea-level rise and coastal squeeze.

Seasonal ponds are life support for wildlife

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

Watch inside a duck’s nest box

New federal funding will shore up Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation efforts in the Fraser River Estuary  

$5-million investment will advance innovative solutions to build the resilience of key estuary marsh habitats for salmon and coastal flood protection 

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