Our Wetland and Wildlife Conservation Progress

Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) wetland conservation efforts have gained the trust and respect of Canadians. With the help of people like you, DUC has made many conservation gains in Canada:

DUC has been conserving wetland habitats in Canada since 1938
DUC is active in every province and territory
DUC conducts conservation activities, including:
- restoration, securement and management of wetlands and associated habitats
- wetland and waterfowl research
- public environmental education

DUC is committed to the conservation of Canada’s wetlands and associated habitats:

86 cents of every dollar received by DUC is invested in habitat conservation, environmental research and public education.
DUC has positively influenced nearly 25 million acres of habitat in Canada.
DUC has completed 7,139 habitat projects.
- These projects represent 19,324 project segments, which are different conservation activities that DUC completes on a project.
DUC works in partnership with 17,200 landowners across the country to conserve habitat.

DUC relies on the grassroots support of Canadians like you:

DUC’s wetland conservation mission receives support from hunting and non-hunting conservationists. These people realize the importance of saving Canada’s habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people.
DUC holds 656 annual fundraising events across Canada.
- These events are attended by 94,000 people.
DUC is supported by 150,000 people nationally.
8,200 people support DUC as volunteers.
38,500 youth (age 17 and under) are enrolled in DUC’s youth education programs.

Where the money is spent

11% - public education
14% - fundraising and administration
75 - habitat conservation and scientific research