What's Happening — Ducks Unlimited Canada

Biodiversity

Soil is at the root of a healthy planet but we’re treating it like dirt

Healthy soil safeguards nature, filters water, stores carbon and increases biodiversity both above and below ground. It also provides 95 per cent of the food we eat. The bottom line: healthy soil is at the root of everything essential to our survival.

85 Years of Conservation, Volunteers

The “Ducks Dinner”: Where tradition lives on

Fifty years ago, a group of volunteers dished up an idea to raise funds for conservation in Canada. It’s been a staple of communities across the country ever since.

The Great Lakes & St. Lawrence, Wetlands

Drain cam turned “snake cam” protects species at risk at Big Creek NWA

When it comes to protecting endangered species, DUC’s conservation teams believe “above and beyond” is the only way to go.

85 Years of Conservation

If the land’s not good, we’re not good

For those like the Hicks family who are making a living off the land, caring for the health, biodiversity and productivity of the environment just makes sense.

Pacific Coast, Water

Innovation is key to sustainability of the Fraser River Estuary

The recent completion of the first phase of the Sturgeon Bank pilot project will benefit fish, wildlife and people who use this important ecosystem.

Wildlife

10 fascinating facts about spring bird migration

Our 10 favourite FAQs and facts from the panel of wildlife and ecosystem experts in a webinar to celebrate bird migration, conservation and the official start of spring.

Landowners, Prairie Pothole Region, Wetlands, Wildlife

Work with nature, urges Manitoba farmer

Farmers from Rossburn say a DUC conservation agreement helps achieve their land management goals and increases biodiversity.

Biodiversity, Grasslands, Landowners, Prairie Pothole Region, Wildlife

Protecting our connection to the land

Conservation easements offer means of preserving Saskatchewan heritage.

85 Years of Conservation

Celebrating the cream of the crop

As DUC enters its 85th year, we are celebrating Canadian farmers and ranchers and their dedication to conserving natural landscapes.

85 Years of Conservation, Wetlands

Rising from the ashes: Waterhen Marsh

Community has rallied around DUC restored wetland for 85 years, and counting.

85 Years of Conservation, Landowners, Science, Wetland restoration, Wildlife

Born to be a “bird brain”

McLachlin’s high-school friends declared that he would be a “bird brain” all his life. And they were right.

Water, Wetland restoration

Crops and cattle need safe and reliable water. So do we.

Alberta ranchers Brad and Terri Mappin are always looking to improve their land and their bottom line. DUC's wetland restoration and forage programs helped.

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