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Creating a Detailed Wetland Inventory with Sentinel-2 Time-Series Data and Google Earth Engine in the Prairie Pothole Region of Canada
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Wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) of Canada and the United States represent a unique mapping challenge. They are dynamic both seasonally and year-to-year, are very small, and frequently...
Demographic Declines Over Time and Variable Responses of Breeding Bird Populations to Human Footprint in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, Alberta, Canada
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Habitat loss and disturbance from industrial resource development may be contributing to declines in boreal bird populations. We applied hierarchical multi-species models to data from 31 bird species...
Demographic Responses of a Threatened, Low-density Ungulate to Annual Variation in Meteorological and Phenological Conditions
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Study highlights the increased relevance of recovery actions when adverse climatic conditions are likely to negatively affect caribou demography.
Developing Monitoring Protocols for Aquatic Ecosystems in Forested Regions of Alberta
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This report is part of a larger endeavor to develop a monitoring program capable of detecting changes in the biological diversity of Alberta’s forested region.
Development of a Recovery Index to Quantify Ecological Recovery of Reclaimed Wellsites
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Long-term monitoring of some sites would ultimately be needed to show that recovering wellsites are on a trajectory that consistently leads to full recovery.
Discover the Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park
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April 15th, 2021 at 6:00pm MST to April 15th, 2021 at 7:30pm MST
ONLINE, AB
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Virtually explore and learn about Canada’s first outdoor, hands-on site for boreal wetlands training, research and demonstrations. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Evergreen Learning and...
Discover the Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park
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April 13th, 2021 at 10:00am MST to April 13th, 2021 at 11:30am MST
ONLINE, AB
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Virtually explore and learn about Canada’s first outdoor, hands-on site for boreal wetlands training, research and demonstrations. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Evergreen Learning and...
Domains of Scale in Cumulative Effects of Energy Sector Development on Boreal Birds
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We estimated cumulative effects of energy sector development on distributions of sixteen migratory songbird species at multiple spatial scales within the boreal region of Alberta, Canada, and...
DUC Acquires 297 Acres of Wetland in Lake Simcoe Watershed
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Thanks to the generosity of a group of conservation-minded individuals, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the recent acquisition of 297 acres, (120.19 hectares) in the Lake Simcoe watershed...
Duck Doctors - There's A Duck Nest In My Yard. What Should I Expect And What Should I Do?
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Where do ducks nest? Often in natural habitat—but sometimes in yards and cities! What should you do if a duck nests in your yard? And what should you expect? In this episode of Duck Doctors, DUC...
Duck Doctors - What Do Ducks Eat?
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What's on the menu for wild ducks? Many different things, actually, depending on factors like species and the time of year. We receive many questions about what ducks eat, and if it's okay to feed...
Duck Doctors - Why Do Some Ducks Stay North In The Winter?
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Have you noticed that not all ducks fly south during fall migration? We receive many questions about why some waterfowl stay in Canada and why they aren’t bothered by the cold. In this episode of Duck...
Duck Settling and Breeding Success in Landscapes Fragmented by Linear Features
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This research poster discusses a study of linear feature impacts on settling and breeding of ducks in Alberta. Presented at the NAIT 7th Seminar on Linear Disturbance Impacts on Boreal Wetland...
Ducks Unlimited Canada Enhanced Wetland Classification and Mapping
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This presentation provides an overview of the Ducks Unlimited Canada Enhanced Wetland Classification System, including current and potential uses for wetland conservation and management.
Ducks Unlimited Canada National Boreal Program
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The National Boreal Program of Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has over 20 years of experience working with governments, Indigenous Peoples, and industry to develop comprehensive, science-based solutions...
Ecological Recovery Monitoring of Certified Reclaimed Wellsites in Alberta: Field Data Collection Protocols for Forested Lands
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Monitoring protocols for forested land wellsites to determine if a reclaimed site has returned to similar structure and function as found in a representative undisturbed reference area.
Ecological Recovery Monitoring of Certified Reclaimed Wellsites in Alberta: Field Data Collection Protocols for Native Grasslands. Version 2014-05-14
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Select appropriate vegetation, soil, and habitat indicators for a long-term reclamation monitoring program and provide sampling protocols for the selected indicators.
Ecological Recovery Monitoring of Certified Reclaimed Wellsites in Alberta: Long-term Monitoring Framework to Track Ecological Recovery - Results from the Dry Mixedgrass
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Our statistical design and the hands on learning experience we gained in the field can be applied when implementing the long-term monitoring program for certified wellsites.
Ecological Recovery Monitoring of Certified Reclaimed Wellsites in Alberta: Selection of Indicators and Indicator Field Data Collection Protocols. Version 2014-04- 22
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Three workshops were held to examine a suite of vegetation, soil, and habitat indicators that could potentially be used to monitor recovery in a long-term reclamation monitoring program