Stories

Duck populations down slightly but remain above long-term average

How much can wetlands help reduce summer algae outbreaks?

New research seeks to better understand the role of wetlands in restoring water quality

Does nature need cities?

Senior conservation ecologist Abigail Derby Lewis explains how you can help take butterfly conservation efforts to your own backyard.

Connecting Canadians with the benefits of conservation

Brushes with nature inspire 2019 Artist of the Year

Traditional Knowledge and Science Meet in 77 Million Acre Map Project

Akaitcho Mapping Project is now complete; will help conservation decisions in the Northwest Territories.

New research reveals how wetlands support prairie pollinators

DUC's research wing, the Institute for Wetland & Waterfowl Research (IWWR), powers our conservation decision making. To date, more than 700 research publications have guided our conservation activities toward real, measurable progress.

Putting their mettle to the pedal

Cyclists take wetland fundraising to the extreme

Burnishing a Natural Gem on the Shore of Lake Erie

A beachfront park on the shore of Lake Erie will support wildlife with more wetlands this spring

The plight of pollinators

Helping these small creatures is also an act of helping ourselves

The Big Hatch

DUC conserves, restores and manages wetlands with a big waterfowl hatch in mind. If the habitat is available and the conditions are right, the payoff is undeniably adorable.

Reed Ranch School named as a DUC Wetland Hero

A small school in Olds, Alberta reaches a big conservation milestone.

Honda Canada and DUC: conserving Canada’s great outdoors

Partnership helps conserve wilderness for future generations and rewards conservation supporters with special Honda offers.