Institute for Wetland & Waterfowl Research - Our science powers Ducks Unlimited Canada’s work to conserve wetlands and other natural spaces for waterfowl, wildlife, and people.

Ducks Unlimited Canada
Institute for Wetland & Waterfowl Research
PO Box 1160
Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada
R0C 2Z0

Our science brings conservation to life.

The Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research powers Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation work. Our science shapes the future.

We believe that new perspectives, ideas and information can open the door for the next great breakthrough.

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Understanding Connectivity of Fishways

Lead DUC Researcher: Nic McLellan

The objective of this project is to first understand how well existing fishways work to pass weaker swimming anadromous fish species including alewife and rainbow smelt.

Nest Success and Industrial Development in the Boreal

Lead DUC Researcher: Stuart M. Slattery, Ph.D.

This study will determine how duck nest success changes as the density of linear features (roads, pipelines, and seismic lines) increases.

Institute for Wetland & Waterfoul Research

Our science brings conservation to life.

Highlighted Research

Understanding Connectivity of Fishways

Nest Success and Industrial Development in the Boreal

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