A Global Systematic Review of the Cultural Ecosystem Services Provided by Wetlands
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Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves vital urban habitat in St. John's
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Public and private collaboration ensures long-term protection of Empire Avenue wetlands
ST. JOHN'S, NL, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the acquisition of vital urban wetland habitat in the heart of St. John's, N.L. thanks to funding from the Government of Canada's Natural Heritage Conservation Program, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the generosity of residential developer Nosegard Holdings Ltd.
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Not All Sanctuaries are Created Equal: Variation in Protected Area Selection by Wintering Mallards
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Wetland advocates hoped Sask. election would talk water
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Conservationist and farmer Lorne Scott and Kerri Finlay from the University of Regina are appealing to the Saskatchewan government for a wetland policy. | Karen Briere photo
REGINA — A group pushing for a wetland policy says it should have been a Saskatchewan election issue. Wetlands for Tomorrow includes scientists, farmers and conservationists.
Last week at a news conference near Wascana Lake in Regina, spokespersons said everyone should work together toward a common goal of water quality.
“The province of Saskatchewan really can’t afford to lose anymore wetlands,” said Kerri Finlay from the University of Regina.
Extensive wetland drainage has caused water quality issues throughout the southern part of the province, she said, and the problem is worsening every year.
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New Ducks Unlimited Canada Field Guide Highlights the Vital Role of Wetlands in the Yukon
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Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) proudly announces the launch of the Yukon Wetland Field Guide, an essential resource designed to increase understanding and conservation of the region’s unique and valuable wetlands.
This comprehensive guide provides detailed information to help users identify and classify the various wetland types found across the Yukon. It acts as a companion resource supporting the Yukon government’s Policy for Stewardship of Yukon’s Wetlands.
Read the full press release here.
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Reclamation Operations at the Vesta Mine, Halkirk, Alberta
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5 Breakthroughs in Indigenous-led Conservation & Stewardship in 2023
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December 20, 2023
The Indigenous leadership that generated international attention at last December’s COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Montreal continued to shine through 2023. The year brought challenges, including record-breaking wildfires that devastated communities across the country and sent smoke billowing for thousands of kilometres. But from the community level to the national stage, Indigenous Nations offered solutions for caring for lands and waters. Canadians welcomed these contributions: 75% of Canadians support the Guardians programs, for instance, according to a recent poll.
Here are some highlights ILI is proud to be a part of in 2023.
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Wetland Knowledge Exchange December 2023 Newsletter
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Wetlands for Wellbeing: Piloting a Nature-Based Health Intervention for the Management of Anxiety and Depression
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The Water Brothers
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The Water Brothers, a Canadian, eco-adventure TV series is exploring our vital connection with water and examining the wetlands of Ontario. |
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The Breathing Lands highlights the peatlands of northern Ontario, emphasizing their vital roles in carbon storage and biodiversity while also acknowledging the threats posed to them by climate change and resource extraction. The episode showcases the work of several experts including Dr. Mike Waddington and Dr. Brian Branfireun who are researching the impact climate change will have on peatland fire behavior and peat carbon stocks. It also displays the work of Dr. Sarah Finkelstein, John Turner, and The Moose Cree First Nation who are working to map the carbon stocks and develop an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in the North French River watershed. |
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Paving over Paradise shifts the focus to Ontario's south and explores challenges around habitat loss due to increasing human development and invasive species. McMaster University researchers identify crucial Blanding turtle habitat, while Dr. Rebecca Rooney and Dr. Janice Gilbert combat phragmites, a highly invasive wetland plant. Organizations like ALUS and Ducks Unlimited Canada work to restore lost wetlands by compensating landowners for ecosystem services. |
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