A collaborative effort between Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Government of Canada, and a private developer has ensured the protection of a crucial urban wetland in St. John’s, Newfoundland. This 12-acre site, known as the Empire Avenue wetland, will serve as a haven for wildlife, a natural filtration system for the city, and a key piece of infrastructure for managing flooding in a rapidly developing area.
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has introduced a transformative recurring membership program, allowing supporters to contribute consistently and make a larger impact on wetland conservation across Canada. This new approach shifts from traditional membership structures to a recurring donation system, ensuring sustained funding for critical conservation efforts.
Sarah Nathan, Manager of Provincial Operations for British Columbia at Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), has been awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for her exceptional contributions to environmental conservation in the province. The award recognizes her dedication to protecting wetlands and wildlife habitats, particularly her work on a first-in-Canada pilot project to restore the Sturgeon Banks in Metro Vancouver.
Environmental organizations in Hong Kong have raised concerns about the city leader’s defense of a planned technology hub in the New Territories, fearing it misleads the public into believing that abandoned fish ponds set for clearance lack ecological value. The Chief Executive’s call for the San Tin Technopole project to move forward, despite government advisors conditionally approving an environmental impact assessment, has drawn criticism from green groups.
