Stories

Conservator

Partnerships move conservation forward in the boreal forest

New agreement with Weyerhaeuser is a framework for continued collaboration

Conservator

Conservation needs to consider insects like the iconic dragonfly

Prominent Canadian entomologist encourages nature enthusiasts to take part in citizen science efforts.

Biodiversity, Conservator

Putting Canada’s wetlands on the map

Using maps for the purposes of conservation is not new, but how we create and use them has certainly changed.

Conservator

The improbable world of Canada’s peatlands

They are as globally significant as rainforests, and function as critical carbon sinks for addressing our climate crisis.

Conservator

Feather weather

Like most birds, ducks shed feathers. Duck flight feathers experience a lot use and must be in top condition for the next migratory journey.

Wildlife

Spring Migration Tracker Roundup

Birds of every feather have almost completed their migration journeys. Each week, we chose one project migration observation to feature.

Waterfowl

That time when a duck family took over the backyard pool

Backyard pools occasionally attract a family of flightless fluffballs. We're here to help with some pro tips.

Wetlands

First phase of mapping the Lower St. Lawrence Wetlands is now complete

La première phase du projet de cartographie détaillée des milieux humides du Bas Saint-Laurent est maintenant achevée.

Wildlife

Project Dragonfly FAQs

Answers to commonly asked questions about dragonflies and their ecosystems, from the Project Dragonfly webinar.

Wetlands, Wildlife

Documenting Canada’s rare dragonflies

How citizen science and wetland conservation are helping important indicator species.

Education, Wetlands

Meet the winners of the 2022 Wetland Centres of Excellence case study competition

Zoë Timberlake, Yuvika Patel and Sydney West from the Luther Marsh Wetland Centre of Excellence in Mount Forest, Ont. won DUC’s 2022 case study competition.

Volunteers

Reconnecting with the outdoors

Volunteering with DUC provides Alex Resvick a sense of peace and connections to family and friends.

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Partnerships move conservation forward in the boreal forest

Conservation needs to consider insects like the iconic dragonfly

Putting Canada’s wetlands on the map

The improbable world of Canada’s peatlands

Feather weather

Spring Migration Tracker Roundup

That time when a duck family took over the backyard pool

First phase of mapping the Lower St. Lawrence Wetlands is now complete

Project Dragonfly FAQs

Documenting Canada’s rare dragonflies

Meet the winners of the 2022 Wetland Centres of Excellence case study competition

Reconnecting with the outdoors