Ducks Unlimited Canada

Announcing Specialty Program Group as the First EcoClaim Certified MGA in North America

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EcoClaim is proud to welcome Specialty Program Group as the first North American EcoClaim certified MGA.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EcoClaim is proud to welcome Specialty Program Group as the first North American EcoClaim certified MGA.
Specialty Program Group Canada (SPGC) known best under operating brands Cansure, Beacon, and i3 Underwriting, is taking decisive steps toward achieving its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.
SPGC’s second key initiative is becoming the first MGA in the Canadian insurance industry to achieve EcoClaim certification.
As the first EcoClaim Certified MGA, SPGC is driving broader climate action among their suppliers and community.

Celebrating the champions of conservation: National Volunteer Week with Ducks Unlimited Canada

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

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As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, I am profoundly grateful for our volunteer community.

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As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, I am profoundly grateful for our volunteer community.
This National Volunteer Week, we are not just celebrating their work; we are honouring the legacy they are building with every action they take," said DUC's National Manager of Volunteer Fundraising , Tim Binch.
Watch for DUC's National Volunteer Week 2024 Highlights:
National Volunteer of the Year Award: This year, the pinnacle of our volunteer recognition program, the National Volunteer of the Year Award goes to Chuck MacInnes, from Nova Scotia.
For more information on volunteer opportunities and to learn more about the impact of our volunteers, please visit Become a Volunteer — Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Major Milestone Reached in $3 Billion Conservation Campaign for Wildlife, People

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火曜日, 4月 2, 2024

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A historic international fundraising campaign to protect and restore wetland habitats across North America has reached the $2 billion mark. The campaign, "Conservation For a Continent. Our Wetlands. Our Legacy" aims to raise $3 billion by 2026 to provide cleaner water for communities and wildlife.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A historic international fundraising campaign to protect and restore wetland habitats across North America has reached the $2 billion mark.
Our Legacy " aims to raise $3 billion by 2026 to provide cleaner water for communities and wildlife.
Conservation For a Continent is one of the largest fundraising efforts launched in North America devoted to landscape conservation and the future of our outdoors heritage.
"This $2 billion milestone speaks to the trust our supporters have in these organizations to deliver new heights of conservation," said Ducks Unlimited President Chuck Smith.

Award-winning Wings Over Water Imax® Film released for special one-day nationwide theatrical event in support of conservation on Earth Day, April 22nd

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水曜日, 3月 27, 2024

Wings over Water, produced with the support of Ducks Unlimited Canada, is a captivating 45-minute documentary about North America's unique Prairie Pothole region and the wildlife that makes their homes there.

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Wings over Water, produced with the support of Ducks Unlimited Canada, is a captivating 45-minute documentary about North America's unique Prairie Pothole region and the wildlife that makes their homes there.
The film will remain available for school group bookings from Earth Day until May 31, 2024.
Narrated by Academy Award-Winning actor Michael Keaton, Wings Over Water was filmed on location in a marvelous and unique natural habitat.
"We believe that educational and entertaining films like Wings Over Water can captivate the next generation of conservation leaders."

Canada and Ontario commit to significant collaboration on shared nature conservation goals

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024

The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.

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The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.
"Ontario has been a champion for preserving nature by forging strong partnerships with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Ontario Land Trust Alliance.
– The Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
"The Ontario Land Trust Alliance is thrilled by today's announcement.
"We commend the Governments of Canada and Ontario for their leadership and collaboration with partners to conserve more priority areas, faster.

Ducks Unlimited Canada honours Tina Osen, President of HUB International Canada, with its 2024 Conservation Award of Distinction

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木曜日, 2月 8, 2024

OAK HAMMOCK MARSH, MB, Feb. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Tina Osen, President of HUB International Canada and Nature Force founding partner is a champion of conservation and community.

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OAK HAMMOCK MARSH, MB, Feb. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Tina Osen, President of HUB International Canada and Nature Force founding partner is a champion of conservation and community.
The Conservation Award of Distinction celebrates outstanding leadership and supporting conservation actions that have resulted in significant, positive environmental impacts across the country.
DUC presented the award to Tina at the HUB Coastal 2024 Producer Summit, at the JW Marriottt Parq in Vancouver on February 7th.
As president of HUB Canada, Tina oversees operations in every province and territory that include all lines of insurance coverage and risk services.

This "Blue Monday," Ducks Unlimited Canada launches sweepstakes to connect more people to nature for improved mental health

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月曜日, 1月 15, 2024

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Gloomy weather, seasonal affective disorder, and more all contribute to this downshift in our collective mood.

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Gloomy weather, seasonal affective disorder, and more all contribute to this downshift in our collective mood.
A study published in 2019 showed that spending at least two hours per week in nature is associated with improved health and well-being.
Yet, an online survey of 1,000 Canadians commissioned by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) in January 2024 suggests that as many as 43% of us are getting less than one hour per week in nature, or even no time at all.
"Sadly, we are continuing to lose our natural spaces like wetlands, making opportunities for time in nature more scarce.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Saves $1M in IT Costs by Selecting Veeam to Protect Vital Fundraising Data

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火曜日, 11月 14, 2023

Given the criticality of DUC’s fundraising in saving Canada’s most precious habitats, the company knows protecting fundraising data in Salesforce is fundamental to the charity’s success.

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Given the criticality of DUC’s fundraising in saving Canada’s most precious habitats, the company knows protecting fundraising data in Salesforce is fundamental to the charity’s success.
“Prior to deploying Veeam nearly a decade ago, we used an alternative data backup solution but found it overly complex,” Andrew Pratt, Director of IT, Ducks Unlimited Canada said.
In addition to Veeam Backup for Salesforce, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and Veeam Data Platform protect and restore critical data too, including collaborative emails and habitat data in DUC’s geographic information system (GIS).
To learn more about the success of Ducks Unlimited Canada and other Veeam customer stories, visit https://www.veeam.com/success-stories.html .

Ducks Unlimited Canada and partners conserve 96 acres in Lake Erie Watershed

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月曜日, 11月 6, 2023

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Bowling Green land purchase saves wetland, grassland, and forest habitats

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Bowling Green land purchase saves wetland, grassland, and forest habitats
AMARANTH, ON, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the recent acquisition of 96 acres, (38.84 hectares) of valuable wetland, grassland, and forest habitat in Amaranth, Ontario.
The land resides within the Upper Grand River portion of the Lake Erie Watershed and its protection will support a variety of positive community and conservation outcomes.
Bowling Green land purchase saves wetland, grassland, and forest habitats

Conservation scientists shed light on some of Canadians' most common nature questions

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月曜日, 9月 18, 2023

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OAK HAMMOCK MARSH, Man., Sept. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Humans are curious creatures, and nothing piques our interest quite like nature.

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OAK HAMMOCK MARSH, Man., Sept. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Humans are curious creatures, and nothing piques our interest quite like nature.
Questions about species, their habitats and what we ought to know about living in harmony with the country's lands, waters and wildlife come up on the regular.
As one of the country's largest and longest-standing conservation organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada fields thousands of these queries from inquisitive and concerned people throughout the year.
To mark Science Literacy Week (September 18-24), its conservation experts have stepped in front of the camera to answer some frequently asked questions about wetlands, waterfowl and wildlife.