How our work impacts conservation across Canada.
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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.
Saskatchewan
Jim Yuel: Saskatoon Citizen of the Year
DUC volunteer Jim Yuel was recognized by Bell Media for his contributions to organizations and foundations described as having “a lasting impact on Saskatoon and its residents.”
Forage Program
Helping with your purchases of Proven Seed forage varieties from Nutrien by underwriting a significant portion of your seed costs.
Redvers ranchers earn stewardship award thanks to holistic management
By replicating how bison used the land centuries ago, a Saskatchewan farm is fostering healthy soil and a healthy landscape.
Quill Lakes water crisis receives international attention
U of S professor says Canada is failing to uphold its commitment to this Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.
Johnny Lynch: celebrating a conservation lynchpin
Passionate about conservation, Johnny Lynch explored new ways to survey, monitor and conserve wildlife, especially waterfowl.
Computing for conservation
Super computers help researchers model the future impact of climate change on prairie wildlife habitat
Major investments in the Prairie Pothole Region
Migratory Bird Treaty Act Funding protects key waterfowl breeding habitat.
Habitat that helps the birds and the honeybees
Bee colony and honey farm benefit from a sweet partnership with DUC near Mortlach, Sask.
Grazing land that helps ducks and cattle
Prairie cattle rancher expands operations with Ducks Unlimited Canada land.
Christine Pike: Keen-Woman
Fierce love of the land spurs on 25-year Saskatchewan volunteer.
Champion of the landscape
Saskatchewan Volunteer of the Year Tammy Plews holds wetland conservation close to heart.
Ducks call on goats and cows to fight invasive plants in Prairie Canada
Moo-ve over, space invaders! Livestock’s got you “bleat”
Forever Young
Historic conservation easement keeps family’s land and legacy intact
Quandary at the Quills
As Saskatchewan’s Quill Lakes rise, people search for an answer. Turns out, there’s no easy solution.
Procrastination pays off with a trip to Memphis
Five DUC volunteers travel stateside to learn how to build better campus chapters
Saskatchewan Hay and Grazing Tenders
As a unique opportunity for local producers, DUC makes land available for haying and/or grazing with annual tenders. Tenders close at noon on July 12th, 2023.
Evicted!
A DUC technologist finds an inventive way to manage muskrat damage at an historic Saskatchewan marsh.
Candace Franke honoured as DUC’s Volunteer of the Year for Saskatchewan
DUC's Volunteer Champions Award Program celebrates outstanding volunteers for National Volunteer Week.
May the forage be with you and your herd: DUC/CPS forage program offers financial break for grassland conversions
On land not so far away, farmers across the Canadian prairies will see their herds going to the green side thanks to a forage program available now from Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Crop Production Services (CPS). Available to agricultural producers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the DUC/CPS forage program…
Small in stature, big at heart
When he received some money for Christmas last year, seven-year-old Logan Japp wondered how he could make a difference in his world of imagination, fun and wildlife. Logan decided to donate to DUC, with hopes that his gift will help give ducks somewhere to live.
Prairie pride
Lamb family commits to record-breaking conservation agreement in Saskatchewan
Learning in the rain
Students share their experiences from a wet and wild field trip near Weyburn, Sask.
Wadena volunteer duo passes 30 year milestone
Reg and Sheila Glennie have volunteered with local DUC dinners for decades. Their hard work has paid off in fundraising - and a lot of hors d'oeuvres!
Cattle farmers protect land in Allan Hills
Lamb family commits to record breaking conservation agreement in Saskatchewan