Wetland conservation in the United States

Research results build the case for integrating wetlands into flood-risk management

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Nature, Natural environment, Water, Bodies of water, Stormwater management, Wetland conservation in the United States, Drainage, Environmental soil science, Stormwater, Ducks Unlimited, Wetland, Flood control

The research showed that standard methods for cost-benefit analysis are needed to support local governments and conservation authorities in building a business case for integrating wetlands with traditional flood- and stormwater-management infrastructure.

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  • The research showed that standard methods for cost-benefit analysis are needed to support local governments and conservation authorities in building a business case for integrating wetlands with traditional flood- and stormwater-management infrastructure.
  • Watershed-based approaches to flood management that combine multiple mitigation methods to reduce harmful flooding are on the rise.
  • Research like this helps map out how municipalities, Ducks Unlimited Canada and others can work together to conserve wetlands as natural infrastructure.
  • OTF awarded $108 million to 629 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Louisiana-Pacific Building Solutions Sign Landmark Conservation Agreement to Support 6.2 Million Acres in Manitoba’s Boreal Forest

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Natural environment, Conservation in Canada, Nature, Wetland conservation in the United States, Forests of Canada, Taiga and boreal forests, Ducks Unlimited, Boreal forest of Canada, Wetland

This unprecedented agreement between a conservation agency and a forest product company demonstrates a shared commitment to wetland stewardship through planning and operational wetland best management practices.

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  • This unprecedented agreement between a conservation agency and a forest product company demonstrates a shared commitment to wetland stewardship through planning and operational wetland best management practices.
  • Partnerships like these are at the forefront of wetland and waterfowl conservation as they continue to advance methods of operating sustainably in the boreal forest, said Karla Guyn, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
  • With a conservation community more than 120,000 supporters strong, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.
  • As a proven leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) manufactures uniquely engineered, innovative building products that meet the demands and needs of the building industry.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Louisiana-Pacific Building Solutions Sign Landmark Conservation Agreement to Support 6.2 Million Acres in Manitoba’s Boreal Forest

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Environment, Other Construction & Property, Forest Products, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Natural environment, Nature, Conservation in Canada, Forestry, Forest certification, Wetland conservation in the United States, Forests of Canada, Taiga and boreal forests, Ducks Unlimited, Boreal forest of Canada, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Taiga, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

DUC and LP work together to find ways to continue operating in the boreal forest while helping conserve wetlands and waterfowl.

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  • DUC and LP work together to find ways to continue operating in the boreal forest while helping conserve wetlands and waterfowl.
  • DUC
    LP, an international engineered wood products company that is certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standards and has managed forestlands in Manitobas boreal forest since 1996, has signed a new stewardship agreement with DUC.
  • Partnerships like these are at the forefront of wetland and waterfowl conservation as they continue to advance methods of operating sustainably in the boreal forest, said Karla Guyn, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
  • With a conservation community more than 120,000 supporters strong, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

BALL Watch Company Partners with Ducks Unlimited and Mossy Oak to Create the Ultimate Watch For Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Conservation in Canada, Wetland conservation in the United States, Ducks Unlimited, Du, Unlimited, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Nature

LAWRENCE, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --BALL Watch Companyhas partnered with two iconic outdoor brands, Ducks Unlimited and Mossy Oak Brand Camo, to introduce the ultimate watch for hunters and outdoor enthusiaststhe BALL Fireman Ducks Unlimited .

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  • LAWRENCE, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --BALL Watch Companyhas partnered with two iconic outdoor brands, Ducks Unlimited and Mossy Oak Brand Camo, to introduce the ultimate watch for hunters and outdoor enthusiaststhe BALL Fireman Ducks Unlimited .
  • BALL Fireman Ducks Unlimited comes in two distinct modelsblack dial and camouflage dial.
  • Selling for $1,125 (black dial) and $1,325 (camo) respectively, Ducks Unlimited members receive a 25% discounted rate of $899 and $999.
  • Manufactured and Sold Under License From Ducks Unlimited, Inc. A portion of every sale benefits Ducks Unlimited's wetlands conservation efforts.

DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA WADES INTO THE CHALLENGES OF SEA-LEVEL RISE

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Friday, November 29, 2019
Conservation in Canada, Wetland conservation in the United States, Natural environment, Ducks Unlimited, Environmental organizations, Nature, DUCS

Stonewall, MB, Nov. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) today launches an awareness campaign to demonstrate the critical role wetlands play in the fight against climate change.

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  • Stonewall, MB, Nov. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) today launches an awareness campaign to demonstrate the critical role wetlands play in the fight against climate change.
  • The wetlands we save arent just for ducks, theyre for all of us, says Nigel Simms, DUCs national director of communications and marketing.
  • We want Canadians to see that the salt-marsh restoration we do is directly linked to mitigating the crippling effect of sea-level rise on our coastlines.
  • About Ducks Unlimited Canada: Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA TACKLES THE ISSUE OF CARBON

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Friday, October 18, 2019
Nature, Natural environment, Articles, Conservation in Canada, Wetland conservation in the United States, Ducks Unlimited, Habitat, Wetland, Carbon sequestration, Soil

Established wetlands, forests, and grasslands store large amounts of carbon through the sequestration of CO2 to organic carbon in the soil.

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  • Established wetlands, forests, and grasslands store large amounts of carbon through the sequestration of CO2 to organic carbon in the soil.
  • The intersection between conservation and carbon sequestration is another example that the work we do for ducks also has a tremendous benefit to us all, says Simms.
  • In The Reeds is Canadas Conservation Podcast and the official podcast of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
  • About Ducks Unlimited Canada: Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and USask partner to advance wetland and waterfowl conservation in Canada

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Conservation in Canada, Natural environment, Wetland conservation in the United States, Environmental organizations, Nature, Ducks Unlimited, North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Waterfowl, Delta Waterfowl Foundation

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announced a partnership to create the Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservationthe first of its kind in Canada.

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  • SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announced a partnership to create the Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservationthe first of its kind in Canada.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada is a visionary organization that has made outstanding contributions to the conservation and restoration of North Americas wetlands and waterfowl, said USask Vice-President Research Karen Chad.
  • Karla Guyn, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Canada and USask alumna (MSc and PhD in biology), is one of Canadas leading conservation scientists.
  • Bob Clark, research scientist and USask adjunct professor in biology, has devoted his life to waterfowl and wetland conservation.

Forest Management Wetland Stewardship Initiative extends partnership to 2022

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Monday, September 23, 2019
Nature, Natural environment, Habitat, Articles, Conservation in Canada, Wetland conservation in the United States, Ducks Unlimited, Wetland conservation, Wetland, Conservation biology, Boreal forest of Canada

Healthy boreal wetlands are important to both DUC and the forest sector.

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  • Healthy boreal wetlands are important to both DUC and the forest sector.
  • They maintain water quality and supply, regulate global climate, and provide habitat to an abundance of plant and animal species, states Bev Gingras, Head of Boreal Conservation Programs at DUC.
  • Because roads and other infrastructure are necessary for forestry operations, it is important that forest practitioners understand how their activities may affect wetlands and, in turn, how wetlands can affect their operations.
  • To learn more about FMWSI and the upcoming projects the members are developing, please visit boreal.ducks.ca
    Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

Spearhead Brewing Announces Partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada

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Friday, August 23, 2019
Conservation in Canada, Wetland conservation in the United States, Natural environment, Ducks Unlimited, Environmental organizations, Nature, Lager, North American Waterfowl Management Plan

Kingston, Ont., Aug. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spearhead Brewing and Ducks Unlimited Canada invite you to give back to nature while you kick back with a cool lager.

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  • Kingston, Ont., Aug. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spearhead Brewing and Ducks Unlimited Canada invite you to give back to nature while you kick back with a cool lager.
  • Spearhead Brewing is proud to mark a new partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada by introducing its new Decoy Lager.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada delivers wetland conservation that benefits every Canadian.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is a national leader in wetland conservation.

Ducks Unlimited's Rescue Our Wetlands campaign a huge success

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Conservation in Canada, Wetland conservation in the United States, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Ducks Unlimited, Nature, Du, Unlimited

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited de Mexico and Wetlands America Trust committed to making DU's vision of abundant wetlands a reality through our ambitious Rescue Our Wetlands campaign.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited de Mexico and Wetlands America Trust committed to making DU's vision of abundant wetlands a reality through our ambitious Rescue Our Wetlands campaign.
  • "When I became president of Ducks Unlimited in 2017, one of my many goals was to see that this ambitious continental campaign reached its goal.
  • DU Major Donor and Wetlands America Trust trustee James Cox Kennedy, chairman of Cox Enterprises, helped kick off the Rescue Our Wetlands campaign seven years ago.
  • Now DU's largest individual donor in history, Kennedy joined representatives from Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited Canada and Ducks Unlimited de Mexico on stage in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, to celebrate the success of the campaign and to urge DU supporters to keep up the good work.