85 Years of Conservation Archives — Ducks Unlimited Canada

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.

85 Years of Conservation, Conservator, Philanthropic

Heeding the call of the wild … and wetlands

It wasn’t just waterfowl flocking to Canada’s wetlands this fall—people did, too. Some went the extra mile to raise awareness and funds for our country’s threatened ecosystems.

85 Years of Conservation, Philanthropic

Three generations run for health, happiness and wildlife habitat

A heartwarming story emerged at a community Duck and Run event, where three generations led by 85-year-old Kathleen Diener joined the fundraiser at Wascana Lake in Regina.

85 Years of Conservation, Landowners, Partnerships, Wetlands

Ontario’s Young-Findlay project a model of partnership

Making dreams come true through collaboration and creativity.

85 Years of Conservation, Landowners, Wetlands

Ontario wetland turns neighbours into environmental stewards

While chance may have made them neighbours, a shared love of nature and a wetland has made two Ontario landowners friends and passionate environmentalists.

85 Years of Conservation, Landowners, Partnerships

Building bridges between wetland conservation and agriculture in Alberta

John Pattison-Williams has made a career of connecting Alberta farmers to wetland conservation: right in his own backyard.

85 Years of Conservation, Partnerships, Science, Water

Canada Water Agency: A new focal point for freshwater protection

Partners in conservation: Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid explains how the new Canada Water Agency seeks to shape the future of freshwater conservation in Canada.

85 Years of Conservation

Roger d’Eschambault is canoeing for conservation

This fall, Roger is embarking on a personal quest to canoe the wetlands and waterways of Manitoba where DUC began.

85 Years of Conservation, Biodiversity, Pacific Coast, Partnerships

Bringing estuary habitats back to life, one partnership at a time

DUC and Raincoast Conservation Foundation are restoring natural infrastructure in the Fraser River Estuary

85 Years of Conservation, Education, Volunteers

Taking wetland education to heart in Manitoba

A decades-long partnership has given countless children environmental knowledge, leadership skills and a connection to nature built on respect and curiosity.

85 Years of Conservation, Grassroots, Volunteers

George C. Reifel: a legacy of conservation

More confirmation and recognition for George C. Reifel's incredible impact on wetland conservation in B.C. and across North America.

85 Years of Conservation, Partnerships, Prairie Pothole Region

Investing in a beautiful and sustainable future for Alberta

ATB's decade-long financial commitment leaves a legacy of conservation.

85 Years of Conservation, Grasslands, Volunteers

Guts, grit and friends in high places

The secrets of DUC's most successful annual fundraising event: the Toronto Dinner.

85 Years of Conservation, Partnerships

Seeding potential in Manitoba’s agriculture and wetlands

DUC employee Ken Gross credits a strong team, partnerships for his successful conservation career.

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic, Landowners, Wetlands

From teaching to farming – one couple’s journey toward sustainable agriculture

The owners of Rustaret Farm in P.E.I. practise what they teach for the benefit of livestock, biodiversity and the environment.

85 Years of Conservation, Landowners, Partnerships

Manitoba dairy farm works with nature

Cows and wildlife thrive thanks to farm family's love of nature and wild spaces that work with agriculture.

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic

Carving out a career on the Rock

A member of the small but mighty Ducks Unlimited Canada team in Newfoundland, Danielle Fequet likes to refer to herself as a conservation generalist.

85 Years of Conservation, Science

A career in science and conservation

Jim Devries is a recognized leader in North American wetland and waterfowl science based on his long career in conservation with DUC.

85 Years of Conservation, Landowners

One ranch family’s mission to protect and conserve grasslands

First-generation holistic ranchers Terri and Brad Mappin had a vision 25 years ago when they purchased their ranch.

85 Years of Conservation, Conservator

Honouring a public relations pioneer

Ed Russenholt was one of the first of three full-time DUC employees hired in 1938.

85 Years of Conservation, Biodiversity, Conservator, Partnerships, Wetlands

The future is here

We asked 10 of our friends to help us envision the future for 10 facets of conservation in Canada.

85 Years of Conservation, Wetlands

Atocas Bay: A gift of nature that’s for the birds and more

The Atocas Bay project highlights the benefits of restored wetlands and how agricultural stewardship can sustain both farming and wildlife.

85 Years of Conservation, Grasslands

Partners in conservation: protecting Alberta’s remaining grassland habitat

Learn about the importance of the Alberta's native grasslands that support wildlife and bird species, including the northern pintail.

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic, Biodiversity, Wetland restoration

Improving water quality and biodiversity on farms

Wetland restoration creates a powerful ripple effect that generates real environmental gains for communities throughout the country.