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Biodiversity, Landowners, Wetland restoration

Nature needs a helping hand

Book chronicles Ontario landowner’s journey to wetland conservation and youth education.

Biodiversity, Waterfowl, Wildlife

What do wild ducks eat?

Different ducks have different diets—and even eat different foods according to their physical needs and the time of year.

Pollinators, Water, Wildlife

“Thirst traps” in the garden? Yes, but for pollinators!

You can help pollinators stay hydrated this spring with a simple wildlife watering station on your balcony or in your backyard.

Atlantic, Partnerships, Water, Wetlands

Pilot project filters road salt before it hits our waterways

Constructed wetland in City of Moncton snow disposal facility holds promise for holding back harmful road salts.

Science, Waterfowl, Wildlife

How do ducks’ feet stay warm in winter?

Web-footed and fancy free—how ducks navigate frigid ice and snow underfoot

IWWR, Science, Water, Waterfowl, Wetlands

Canadian scientists showcasing the latest in waterfowl research at North American Duck Symposium

Eleven Ducks Unlimited Canada researchers will attend the international conference, presenting on recent research, and learning from a global network of waterfowl scientists.

Landowners, Partnerships, Wetlands

Healthy wetlands: A true force of nature

Nick Krete is restoring on-farm wetlands thanks to insurance industry support and private landowners' active participation.

Boreal, Landowners, Wetland restoration

Lac Ste. Thérèse project

Wetland project updates will improve the quality of water that feeds into Lac Ste-Therese, in northern Ontario.

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic, Grasslands, Partnerships, Wetland restoration

Community pastures

What may seem like a few cows dawdling across a grassy landscape is, in fact, part of an increasingly high-profile conservation agenda.

Conservator, Grasslands, Philanthropic

Conservation at McIntyre Ranch

Joining forces to protect the largest private grassland project in Canadian history

Boreal, Conservator, Indigenous Partnerships

Peatlands have a critical role in boreal ecosystems amid the growing threat of wildfires in northern Canada. Can research and knowledge-sharing help restore a sustainable future for this vital region?

Conservator, Pacific Interior, Policy

Keeping water on the land

Wetlands are nature-based solutions for safer landscapes in an era of increased natural disasters.

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