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Maija Fotr wins Wetland Centre of Excellence student scholarship
Education

Maija Fotr wins Wetland Centre of Excellence student scholarship

Maija Fotr finds success through experiential learning in Aldershot School’s ECO Studies program

The role of wetlands in Alberta’s groundwater
Prairie Pothole Region, Science, Wetlands

The role of wetlands in Alberta’s groundwater

As spring runoff begins to flow through Alberta’s valleys, it reminds us of the important role groundwater plays across the landscape, and how wetlands help sustain it.

Ducks Unlimited Canada scholarship awarded to East Elgin student Makaela Gilbert
Education

Ducks Unlimited Canada scholarship awarded to East Elgin student Makaela Gilbert

Makaela Gilbert shows leadership and dedication at Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Wetland Centre of Excellence.

Charlottetown Rural student Nout Geurts wins Ducks Unlimited Canada scholarship
Education

Charlottetown Rural student Nout Geurts wins Ducks Unlimited Canada scholarship

Nout Geurts leads as a mentor and environmental enthusiast in DUC’s wetland-based program

Brian Hepworth receives Ducks Unlimited Excellence in Conservation Lifetime Career Achievement Award
Wetlands

Brian Hepworth receives Ducks Unlimited Excellence in Conservation Lifetime Career Achievement Award

Honour recognizes Hepworth's significant, long-term contributions to Ducks Unlimited's mission of filling the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. 

Celebrating a master carver: Roger Desjardins
Grassroots, Volunteers, Waterfowl

Celebrating a master carver: Roger Desjardins

Quebec carver’s artistic skills are tied to the beauty of waterfowl and the conservation efforts that sustain them.

The shinny on Natalie Spooner
Wetlands

The shinny on Natalie Spooner

Playing hockey outdoors in the bitter Canadian winter helped Natalie Spooner sharpen her skills.

Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser shares her shinny story
Wetlands

Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser shares her shinny story

Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser shares her shinny story.

Partnerships at core of successful wetland restoration
Partnerships, Wetland restoration

Partnerships at core of successful wetland restoration

Wetlands are quick to return once the conditions are right.

Bettylou Christenson, British Columbia Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers

Bettylou Christenson, British Columbia Volunteer of the Year

Bettylou Christenson named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s British Columbia Volunteer of the Year

Layton Ford, New Brunswick Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers

Layton Ford, New Brunswick Volunteer of the Year

Layton Ford named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s New Brunswick Volunteer of the Year

Eric Shaw, Prince Edward Island Volunteers of the Year
Volunteers

Eric Shaw, Prince Edward Island Volunteers of the Year

Eric Shaw named one of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Prince Edward Island Volunteers of the Year