Wetland conservation in the United States

Ducks Unlimited Canada moves its Ontario workforce to remote offices

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Barrie, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has closed its offices in Kingston and Barrie, changing the way staff work in Ontario.

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  • Barrie, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has closed its offices in Kingston and Barrie, changing the way staff work in Ontario.
  • The provincial conservation team is taking a leap into a digital future thats lower carbon and paperlessand lower cost too.
  • It became clear that a remote workforce was both fully operational and very cost-effectiveand that less office overhead would mean more money for on-the-ground conservation in Ontario.
  • DUC is now leaner and more nimble, ready to seize the great future for wetland conservation thats ahead in Ontario.

Wetlands and Communities: Ducks Unlimited Canada partners with the Municipal District of Lunenburg to protect Sweet Marsh

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Monday, March 15, 2021

The wetland, known locally as Sweet Marsh, was purchased by MODL in the fall of 2020 along with a nearby beach.

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  • The wetland, known locally as Sweet Marsh, was purchased by MODL in the fall of 2020 along with a nearby beach.
  • DUC was consulted by MODL last year about how best to manage and care for their newly acquired wetland property.
  • Were very pleased to have this opportunity to work with Ducks Unlimited Canada to protect the Sweet Marsh.
  • The marsh and treed riparian edge offer good habitat for ducks and other birds like American bitterns and red-winged blackbirds.

Ducks Unlimited Canada announces new appointments to board of directors

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Monday, March 8, 2021

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), the countrys leading wetland conservation organization, has appointed six influential leaders to its board of directors.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), the countrys leading wetland conservation organization, has appointed six influential leaders to its board of directors.
  • C. Ian Balfour, Colleen Dyck, John Eagle, Fawn Jackson, Rob Penner and Sara Penner were elected to their volunteer leadership roles during DUCs board of directors meeting on Saturday.
  • Were confident theyll provide valuable perspectives as we continue working in partnership with all who care about the landscape.
  • About Ducks Unlimited Canada: Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Celebrates Renewal of Partnership with Province of Ontario

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Barrie, Ont., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) celebrates an announcement by the Province of Ontario, which renews our longstanding conservation partnership.

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  • Barrie, Ont., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) celebrates an announcement by the Province of Ontario, which renews our longstanding conservation partnership.
  • The Wetlands Conservation Partner Program will provide $6 million this year for wetland projects in the Lake Ontario and Lake Erie drainage basins.
  • This exciting commitment by the Province of Ontario provides Ducks Unlimited Canada with an opportunity to restore natural infrastructure on the landscape and contribute to resiliency and green jobs at a scale that is unprecedented for us in Ontario.
  • Lynette Mader, Manager of Provincial Operations Ontario, Ducks Unlimited Canada
    Ducks Unlimited Canada delivers wetland conservation that benefits every Canadian.

The Government of Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada invest $1.5 million for wetland conservation in Quebec

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

That's why the Government of Canada partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada to restore this important habitat, which cleans the air, creates healthier communities, and supports our iconic Canadian biodiversity.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada to restore this important habitat, which cleans the air, creates healthier communities, and supports our iconic Canadian biodiversity.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada have an agreement that permits Ducks Unlimited Canada to perform activities that conserve, restore, and manage up to 10,000 hectares of wetlands in 20 national wildlife areas across the country.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada began restoring wetland habitat on lands managed by the federal government in 1969.
  • To date, Ducks Unlimited Canada has restored 5,654 hectares of wetlands and manages with the federal government another 5,165 hectares of habitats in national wildlife areas.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada Join Forces to Rebuild the Digue-aux-Aigrettes Marsh

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The project required a total investment of $1.5 million, funded by Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and partners in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

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  • The project required a total investment of $1.5 million, funded by Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and partners in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
  • Thats why the Government of Canada partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada to restore this important habitat, which cleans the air, creates healthier communities, and supports our iconic Canadian biodiversity.
  • The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
    Our government is proud to support the important work of fantastic partners like Ducks Unlimited.
  • Mark Gloutney, Director of Regional Operations Eastern Canada and British Columbia, Ducks Unlimited Canada
    Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

The Government of Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada invest $1.5 million for wetland conservation in Quebec

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

That's why the Government of Canada partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada to restore this important habitat, which cleans the air, creates healthier communities, and supports our iconic Canadian biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada to restore this important habitat, which cleans the air, creates healthier communities, and supports our iconic Canadian biodiversity.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada have an agreement that permits Ducks Unlimited Canada to perform activities that conserve, restore, and manage up to 10,000 hectares of wetlands in 20 national wildlife areas across the country.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada began restoring wetland habitat on lands managed by the federal government in 1969.
  • To date, Ducks Unlimited Canada has restored 5,654 hectares of wetlands and manages with the federal government another 5,165 hectares of habitats in national wildlife areas.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Celebrates Purchase of St. Luke’s Marsh on Lake St. Clair

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Lake St. Clair is in a priority region for conservation where Ducks Unlimited Canada has invested in restoring and managing wetland projects since the 1970s.

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  • Lake St. Clair is in a priority region for conservation where Ducks Unlimited Canada has invested in restoring and managing wetland projects since the 1970s.
  • Research* conducted by Ducks Unlimited Canada shows that all but 1.5 per cent of wetland habitats around the lake have been converted to other land uses.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada is participating through a generous bequest from the late Louise Gendron, and international contributors including Ducks Unlimited Inc., the U.S.
  • St. Lukes Marsh is one of 22 conservation properties held by Ducks Unlimited Canada within the Great Lakes watershed, accounting for almost 7,000 acres (2,833 hectares) of protected habitat.

ResourceOne Fundraising Group selected as direct response agency by Ducks Unlimited

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

TULSA, Okla., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ResourceOne Fundraising Group , a Moore company, is proud to announce it has been named the direct response agency of record for Ducks Unlimited, Inc .

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  • TULSA, Okla., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ResourceOne Fundraising Group , a Moore company, is proud to announce it has been named the direct response agency of record for Ducks Unlimited, Inc .
  • ResourceOne Fundraising will work alongside the Ducks Unlimited marketing team to implement digital and direct mail strategies driven by next-generation data analytics.
  • "This is an exciting collaboration for us with Ducks Unlimited, an organization that has been leading waterfowl and wetlands conservation efforts since the Dust Bowl by maintaining great relationships with loyal members," said Bryan Lank, president of ResourceOne Fundraising Group.
  • ResourceOne Fundraising will lead efforts to engage the expansive capabilities of Moore to cultivate relationships and attract new members to Ducks Unlimited.

Ducks Unlimited joins forces to promote #ResponsibleRecreation

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Monday, May 11, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • In addition to DU, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Association for Fish and Wildlife Agencies are leading the effort.
  • "On the water, in the woods or in your own backyard, Ducks Unlimited and our volunteers are strongly encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors.
  • For more information, visit www.ducks.org , and be sure to Follow DU's newest Twitter feed @DUNews1937 to get the most up-to-date news from Ducks Unlimited.