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Despite the promise of "eco-friendly" de-icers, new research shows some may actually cause more harm to our freshwater ecosystems than traditional road salt. Alternatives like beet juice, while reducing salt application, contain additives that can be harmful to aquatic life. Could wetlands be the solution? Check out The Weather Network article to find out! 🌱👉 https://loom.ly/-cO8ADU 📷: Constructed wetland at Berry Mills snow dump site, June 2018. © City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton #NatureBasedSolutions #WetlandsAtWork #Wetlands #Research

Playing shinny on a frozen pond is a time-honoured pastime made possible by healthy wetlands. 🌱❄️ Toronto artist Jennifer Walton’s children learned to skate on Grenadier Pond in High Park, and her art celebrates nature close to home. We’re excited to feature her work in our #SmallPondsBigGoals campaign. 🏒 Learn more about her story and the importance of safeguarding natural spaces. 👉 https://loom.ly/jYyGemA 📷: Ice Like Glass © Jennifer Walton #TorontoArtist #WetlandsForTheWin #WetlandConservation #HealthyWetlands

Did you know that nearly 500,000 Canadians live within five metres of the current sea level? These coastal communities are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. 🌊 But here’s some good news! Salt marshes are highly effective climate solutions. Discover what we're doing at Ducks Unlimited Canada to safeguard these vital ecosystems. 👉 https://loom.ly/_MgGVUQ 📷: Beauséjour Marsh, New Brunswick. ©Ducks Unlimited Canada/Leigh Patterson #SeaLevelRise #ClimateResilience #NatureBasedSolutions #WetlandConservation

As we enter 2025, all of us at Ducks Unlimited Canada are wishing you a year filled with nature’s wonders, countless outdoor adventures, and the spirit of conservation that unites us all. 🦆🌱

The Canadian winter landscape may seem quiet under a blanket of snow, but if you stop to observe for a moment, you'll see it's teeming with wildlife! Discover ways different species can adapt to the cold temperatures. ❄️👉 https://loom.ly/ibl93Bw 📷: Redpoll finch perched on a branch. ©Ducks Unlimited Canada/Jeope Wolfe #WildlifeInWinter #Habitat #Conservation #Nature

❄️ For so many of us, growing up playing shinny on frozen ponds isn’t just a memory—it’s a cherished part of our identity. Jill W.'s story is a perfect example: "Growing up in a rural and remote town in Northern Labrador meant that we didn’t have access to any organized sports or activities like in urban towns and cities. Playing pond hockey was a large part of growing up for me, and something I instilled in my own children. Far too often we encourage our children to come together for an organized activity or parent-planned play date. Our family is an outdoor family and I have always ensured to build in unstructured activity and play into their childhood." 🏒⛸️ This story was made possible by the natural rinks that exist thanks to #HealthyWetlands. 🌱 Your #SmallPondsBigGoals story could be featured next—share it with us at ducks.ca/hockey! #WetlandsForTheWin #WinterTraditions #HockeyMemories #ConserveTheGame

#ICYMI: DUC research biologist Paige Kowal joins The Fisheries Podcast, highlighting people and projects that make up the fisheries science profession. 🎙️ In the episode, Kowal discusses Delta Marsh, an over 18,000-hectare freshwater coastal wetland in Manitoba, and DUC's carp exclusion project. Listen to the full episode: https://loom.ly/bgbgAUU #Research #Science #InvasiveSpecies

Like it or not, winter is here! ❄️☃️ Across the country, one way we adjust is by making the switch to winter tires so our vehicles can handle ice and snow on the roads. But what about ducks that stick around during the snowy months? 🦆 How do they adjust to the cold? In a way, they change their tires too. Learn all about the fascinating topic of counter-current heat exchange! 👉 https://loom.ly/AMYE6Jk #Waterfowl #Winter #NatureFacts #WildlifeFacts #Science

Globally, 40% of species rely on wetlands—and did you know that estimates put 25% of the world’s remaining marshes, bogs, swamps and other carbon-rich water bodies inside Canada’s borders? Our understanding of wetlands is growing, but they continue to decrease. In developed areas of Canada, up to 70% of our wetlands have been destroyed or degraded. As Canada's wetlands continue to disappear, so too do the many benefits they provide—like protecting our communities from flooding, drought and climate change, and providing habitat for more than 550 wildlife species. If you think future generations deserve clean water, climate resilience and healthy wildlife populations, now is the time to help save wetlands. Learn more about these important ecosystems today! 👉 https://loom.ly/dj8YpSE 📷: A great blue heron in a DUC wetland project in Ontario. © 2024 Ducks Unlimited Canada. All rights reserved. #WetlandConservation #HabitatRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions #WildlifeHabitat

As the leader in Canadian wetland conservation, our work has a positive impact across the entire country—including your community! 🌱🦆 Make a donation to support our work before December 31 to save on your 2024 tax return. 👉 https://loom.ly/NH6pFr4 📷: © Ducks Unlimited Canada. #WetlandConservation #NatureBasedSolutions #NonProfit