For almost 90 years, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has been conserving and restoring wetlands across the country. Working in every province and territory, they combine scientific research, on-the-ground conservation, hands-on education and strategic partnerships to preserve Canada's invaluable and endangered ecosystems.

DUC has been active in Alberta's boreal region since the late 1990s. This landscape of forests, rivers, and wetlands plays a crucial role in storing carbon, filtering water and supporting biodiversity. To conserve it, conservationists need up-to-date knowledge and strong local relationships. This project will give DUC staff more opportunities to learn and connect with others who are leading wetland research and conservation. Through about 150 hours of field tours, workshops and other learning events, staff will see new research in action, share ideas and build relationships that could lead to future collaboration. This work is funded by the Springboard Grant.