Ducks Unlimited Canada

Like it or not, winter is here! ❄️☃️ Across the country, one way we adjust is by making the switch to winter tires so our vehicles can handle ice and snow on the roads. But what about ducks that stick around during the snowy months? 🦆 How do they adjust to the cold? In a way, they change their tires too. Learn all about the fascinating topic of counter-current heat exchange! 👉 https://loom.ly/AMYE6Jk #Waterfowl #Winter #NatureFacts #WildlifeFacts #Science

Globally, 40% of species rely on wetlands—and did you know that estimates put 25% of the world’s remaining marshes, bogs, swamps and other carbon-rich water bodies inside Canada’s borders? Our understanding of wetlands is growing, but they continue to decrease. In developed areas of Canada, up to 70% of our wetlands have been destroyed or degraded. As Canada's wetlands continue to disappear, so too do the many benefits they provide—like protecting our communities from flooding, drought and climate change, and providing habitat for more than 550 wildlife species. If you think future generations deserve clean water, climate resilience and healthy wildlife populations, now is the time to help save wetlands. Learn more about these important ecosystems today! 👉 https://loom.ly/dj8YpSE 📷: A great blue heron in a DUC wetland project in Ontario. © 2024 Ducks Unlimited Canada. All rights reserved. #WetlandConservation #HabitatRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions #WildlifeHabitat

As the leader in Canadian wetland conservation, our work has a positive impact across the entire country—including your community! 🌱🦆 Make a donation to support our work before December 31 to save on your 2024 tax return. 👉 https://loom.ly/NH6pFr4 📷: © Ducks Unlimited Canada. #WetlandConservation #NatureBasedSolutions #NonProfit

Enjoy a happy and healthy holiday season! Ducks Unlimited Canada extends our wings and warmest wishes to our conservation community. Thank you for helping us help wetlands. 💚🦆 -------------------- Joyeuses et saines fêtes de fin d'année ! Canards Illimités Canada étend ses ailes et ses vœux les plus chaleureux à notre communauté de conservation. Merci de nous aider à aider les milieux humides. 💚🦆

❄️ For so many of us, growing up playing shinny on frozen ponds isn’t just a memory—it’s a cherished part of our identity. Like Heidi B., who shares their story: "The wetlands fostered my love of hockey in the most natural and magical way. Growing up, they were our winter playground, where frozen lakes and ponds became our rinks, and cattails swayed like cheering fans in the breeze. It was on that windblown, uneven ice where I first learned to skate; shoveling rinks and chasing pucks and dreams under open skies. The wetlands taught me resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to the outdoors—qualities that mirror the spirit of hockey itself. They weren’t just a place to play; they were where I fell in love with the simplicity and freedom of the game." 🏒⛸️ This story was made possible by the natural rinks that exist thanks to #HealthyWetlands. 🌱 Your #SmallPondsBigGoals story could be featured next—share it with us at ducks.ca/hockey! #WetlandsForTheWin #WinterTraditions #HockeyMemories

#ICYMI: DUC research scientist Pascal Badiou joins host Glen Kirby on the Protect and Profit: Farming for the Future podcast. 🎙️ Despite the science showing that sloughs and marshes can provide many benefits, they continue to be lost to drainage. Fortunately, in many cases, a wetland can be restored to its previous function simply by plugging the drain. In this episode, hear from a Manitoba farmer about why he restored 70 acres of wetlands, and learn the science behind the on-farm and environmental benefits. Listen to the full episode at: 👉 https://loom.ly/8XIfx48 #FarmingForTheFuture #WetlandRestoration #EnvironmentalBenefits

If you forgot someone on your holiday list, we've got you covered with extra meaningful gifts! 🎁💚 #GiveADuck this holiday season! 🦆 You can't go wrong with a gift that will provide cleaner water, climate resilience and healthy wildlife populations for generations to come! Symbolic giving options start at just $20! 👉 https://loom.ly/BjNQAKI #SymbolicGiving #WetlandConservation #NatureBasedSolutions #Habitat

As the nation's leading organization in wetland and biodiversity education, at Ducks Unlimited Canada, we have always been focused on offering learning opportunities and experiences for budding conservationists of all ages. 🌱 In 2024: ✅ More than 7,300 students were involved in activities such as tree planting, water quality testing, nest box building and more through our Wetland Centres of Excellence. ✅ DUC welcomed an additional 19,750 students through our virtual education opportunities. ✅ DUC supported Campus Clubs at Acadia University and the University of Manitoba, uniting students who share a passion for nature and inspiring environmental stewardship. ✅ We welcomed the second cohort of our Youth Advisory Council—which provides DUC with youth perspectives on conservation issues and a vision for the future of conservation organizations. As we reflect on our progress and look ahead, we remain #FocusedOnTheFuture—inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. 🌎 Learn more about the impact of our work in our 2024 Annual Report: https://loom.ly/D_DrvFA #ConservationEducation #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalStewardship

As we reflect on Ducks Unlimited Canada's 2024 accomplishments, we celebrate the power of collaboration, especially our partnerships with Indigenous Peoples. For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have been the stewards of the lands and waters of what is now Canada. Today, across the country, Indigenous Peoples are leading some of the most important and significant nature conservation initiatives ever. DUC is honoured to be a partner in some of these efforts and to support Indigenous Peoples as they realize their conservation vision. From contributions of technical support to facilitating Indigenous stewardship and cultural experiences on the land, DUC strives to provide resources and capacity that can enable Indigenous people and communities to achieve their conservation goals. We have much to learn and we are committed to working closely with Indigenous partners in the spirit of collaboration and reconciliation. Together, we will foster a future where Indigenous-led conservation efforts continue to safeguard critical ecosystems for generations to come. 🌱🌎 Learn more: https://loom.ly/D_DrvFA #FocusedOnTheFuture #EnvironmentalStewardship #IndigenousLedConservation

At Ducks Unlimited Canada, we are #FocusedOnTheFuture—which includes using credible, results-oriented research to help guide, evaluate and adapt our decisions to apply the right conservation programs to the right places. 🌱 Since 1991, through our Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research (IWWR), we have helped uncover critical connections between wetlands, waterfowl, watersheds, biodiversity, species at risk, and more. This year, we're proud to celebrate two major IWWR milestones: 1️⃣ The release of IWWR’s 800th scientific publication! 2️⃣ The launch of the Prairie Biodiversity Mapping and Assessment Tool—which offers detailed insights and predictions to help land managers, conservationists and industry make informed decisions that promote biodiversity. This groundbreaking work marks a significant milestone in DUC’s commitment to safeguarding Canada’s rich natural heritage for generations to come. 🌎 Learn more about our 2024 achievements: https://loom.ly/D_DrvFA #WetlandConservation #Biodiversity #NatureBasedSolutions #YearInReview