Ducks Unlimited Canada

Struggling with delayed maturity and wet harvest conditions, producers now face crop insurance deadlines fast approaching for fall seeded cereals. In Manitoba, deadlines are Sept. 15 for winter wheat and Sept. 21 for fall rye. In Saskatchewan, the deadline for fall seeded crops is Sept. 25. In Alberta, the deadline for winter wheat is Sept. […] Read more

The work of several organizations, companies and schools means rural Manitoba students are able to experience the natural world in their communities. “Students are really limited in rural areas,” said Swan River area educator Kate Reid-Thorpe. “Most museums and interpretative facilities are in Winnipeg, although the real natural environment is not. I think this is […] Read more

Cattle producers and wildlife agencies share several common concerns and goals. A clean, readily available source of water in combination with a healthy grass stand are good for cattle producers. Waterfowl also depend upon a stable water body and a healthy grass stand for adequate upland nest cover. This cover is particularly important during the […] Read more

A variety of tools are required to meet landowner needs and protect wildlife habitat. A conservation easement, or CE, is one such tool. A CE is a voluntary, legally recorded agreement between a willing landowner and a qualified conservation organization, such as Ducks Unlimited Canada. In exchange for relinquishing certain rights, which will ultimately result […] Read more