When many Canadians think of the Prairies, they envision beautiful endless landscapes of agricultural fields stretching across the horizon, perfect for a photo-op on a cross-country road trip. But what is missing from this imagery are the once-ubiquitous pothole wetlands, a defining feature of the region. In the Canadian Prairies, wetland drainage has resulted in […] Read more
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Conservation easement will protect bison rubbing stone
Ducks Unlimited was mainly interested in protecting the land’s natural grasslands because of its value as wildlife habitat
The universe seemed to come full circle for Lorne Klein after he started to raised bison on his ranch near Francis, Sask. Klein originally raised elk on the ranch but when he took up bison, it tied present day to the long-forgotten past because he owns a quarter section that contains an ancient bison rubbing […] Read more
Alta. wetlands confusion reported
When a government introduces a policy, most people have a basic question: what does this mean for me? In the case of the wetlands policy in Alberta, many farmers and landowners have been asking: what is this doing “to” me? But there’s another question that’s just as important, says a Ducks Unlimited Canada representative: what […] Read more
Wetland regulations bog down Manitoba farmers
UPDATED: This story was updated to include comments from government. Wednesday October 28, 2020 – 1130 CST Last October, Manitoba’s government adopted a “no net loss” approach to wetlands. One year later, Manitoba farmers are confused and frustrated by the new rules. Few understand how the system is supposed to work, and anecdotal stories are […] Read more
Identifying wetlands gains new importance in eastern Prairies
First step to new rules related to draining and other management of soggy land is proper identification
Identifying a wetland on farmland seems straightforward. It’s part of the field where there is water, bulrushes and ducks. However, like many things in life, it’s not that simple. There are five classifications of wetlands and separating a Class 2 wetland from a Class 3 can be complicated. That distinction is particularly important in Manitoba, […] Read more
Man. wetlands bill gets farmer approval
Ducks Unlimited and other groups are pleased by new legislation to protect wetlands in Manitoba. The bill, called the Sustainable Watersheds Act, will increase penalties for illegal drainage and provide financial incentives to farmers who adopt practices that restore wetlands, retain water and better manage riparian areas. Scott Stephens, Ducks Unlimited Canada director of operations […] Read more
Man. looks to change wetlands management rules
Manitoba introduced legislation November 30 that could fundamentally change how water and wetlands are managed in the province. The Bill, known as the Sustainable Watersheds Act, will increase penalties for illegal drainage, establish nutrient run-off targets to keep track of water quality and provide financial incentives to farmers who adopt practices that restore wetlands, retain […] Read more
Ducks Unlimited wants wetlands law re-introduced in Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada is calling on the Manitoba government to pass legislation protecting wetlands as soon as possible. Manitoba’s former NDP government introduced surface water management legislation last year that would have had a lasting impact on rural landowners. The NDP failed to introduce the bill for a vote in the legislature, so it never […] Read more
