British Columbia

Coming of age on the edge of the ocean: how moving sediment benefits juvenile salmon

Juvenile salmon need spaces to grow into the mature fish they will become; ready to take on the saltwater ocean, and eventually return to their freshwater spawning grounds. But these transitional spaces are challenging to find.  

Restoring marshes, reviving histories: a vision for the Fraser River Estuary

Bringing together history, science, and Indigenous knowledge, new research has the potential to reshape the way we approach marsh restoration in the Fraser River Estuary.

Want to make your outdoor space safe for wild ducks?

Landowners may find themselves in the middle of a duck and predator conflict - here's how to lower the risks.

Mayook Marsh: A win for wildlife and water

Restoration enhancements add 30 years of wetland resilience, supporting at-risk species like western painted turtles, Columbia spotted frogs, and migratory birds.

A legacy of conservation is set in stone in Delta, B.C.

Ducks Unlimited Canada unveils a cairn at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island to honour a lifetime of wetland conservation with Geroge C. Reifel…

Minister Cullen selects Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Sarah Nathan for distinguished award

Passionate wetland advocate Sarah Nathan of Ducks Unlimited Canada is recognized for years of dedication to environmental conservation by the Province of British Columbia with an international award.  Vancouver, B.C. — September 9, 2024 — Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce that Sarah Nathan,…

Canada Invests $5 Million in restoring salmon habitat in the Fraser River Estuary

Ducks Unlimited Canada works with partners to advance research and on-the-ground restoration of Metro Vancouver’s critical coastal ecosystems.  Vancouver, British Columbia. – Ducks Unlimited Canada applauds the $5 million investment in conservation from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of…

Room for reptiles: Building a home for threatened species in B.C.

A team of field staff from Ducks Unlimited Canada have been creating ideal habitat for the turtles.

Five Magnificent Turtles That Need Your Help

Discover five magnificent turtles found in Canada and learn about their habitats, the threats they face, and how you can help protect these remarkable reptiles.

Research to resilience: How data can transform our landscapes for the better

Research in the Fraser River Estuary results in real-world on-the-ground conservation.

Darin Brown Honored as DUC’s British Columbia Volunteer of the Year

His love of nature runs deep

Darin Brown named DUC’s British Columbia Volunteer of the Year

Reviving Sturgeon Bank: A new vision for marsh restoration

An ambitious pilot project is aimed at reclaiming lost ground and restoring the marsh to its former footprint in British Columbia's Fraser River Estuary.

Vancouver residents advocate for conservation in landmark survey

Lower Mainland residents say that protecting wildlife habitat improves the overall quality of life in the region.

Grounded in the boreal forest

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?

Keeping water on the land

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

Nature Force partners transforming B.C. wetlands

Nature Force Partners are sowing the seeds of a sustainable future for British Columbian landscapes.

Ducks Unlimited Canada ready to support innovative “first-of-its-kind” agreement for nature conservation in B.C.

Agreement between the federal government, B.C. government and the First Nations Leadership Council includes $1B of funds earmarked for provincial conservation, restoration, protection and knowledge sharing.

Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrates the Government of British Columbia’s newly announced tool for conservation finance

This fund is an excellent first step toward a healthier, more connected, and more robust landscape across the province.

Watershed security is key to creating resilience to drought and fire – and wetlands on the landscape are essential

In wildland firefighting situations, even small water features can make a big difference.

B.C. frog relocation project aims to better understand conservation practice

Mitigation translocation has become increasingly more common in B.C. since the Sea to Sky project.

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

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.

MarshKeepers protect nature’s treasures, one wetland at a time

MarshKeepers support on-the-ground conservation by visiting sites and recording their observations.