Hi, I\u2019m Cat, and I\u2019m a researcher with Ducks Unlimited Canada. I study wetlands and the animals that live in them\u2014especially mallards! These familiar ducks are dabbling waterfowl, which means they feed in shallow wetlands by tipping their heads underwater while their tails stick up in the air. It\u2019s pretty fun to watch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mallards rely on wetlands to raise their ducklings and find food. But in places like the Prairie Pothole Region, wetlands are under threat. That\u2019s bad news\u2014not just for ducks, but for all kinds of species. Wetlands clean water, prevent floods, store carbon, and support biodiversity. Losing them means losing some of nature\u2019s best defenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prairie Pothole Region spreads across Canada and the United States, through the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and then into North and South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, and Iowa. It\u2019s also where much of our farming happens. So, we\u2019re working together with farmers to figure out how to protect wetlands and ducks at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our project is called Wetlands in Working Landscapes. My team and I are using cool high-tech tools like infrared drones and environmental DNA testing to collect information quickly and without disturbing animals. These tools let us find out things like what kinds of insects are in the water (a super important food source for ducklings!) and how clean the wetlands are, and this information then helps us determine how healthy the ecosystem is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll use this data to recommend smart solutions that help both farmers and wildlife\u2014like which wetlands to protect, and how to manage land so that everyone benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By adopting a mallard, you\u2019re joining our team of wetland heroes. You\u2019re helping support our research, protect wetland habitats, and make sure that mallards have a safe place to splash, swim, and raise their ducklings. Thank you for helping us keep our wetlands\u2014and our ducks\u2014safe!
Check out the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or visit the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Mallard Adoption Kit. Make a difference today!at. That\u2019s bad news\u2014not just for ducks, but for all kinds of species. Wetlands clean water, prevent floods, store carbon, and support biodiversity. Losing them means losing some of nature\u2019s best defenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prairie Pothole Region is also where much of our farming happens. So, we\u2019re working together with farmers to figure out how to protect wetlands and ducks at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our project is called Wetlands in Working Landscapes. My team and I are using cool high-tech tools like infrared drones and environmental DNA testing to collect information quickly and without disturbing animals. These tools let us find out things like what kinds of insects are in the water (a super important food source for ducklings!) and how clean the wetlands are, and this information then helps us determine how healthy the ecosystem is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll use this data to recommend smart solutions that help both Saskatchewan\u2019s farmers and wildlife\u2014like which wetlands to protect, and how to manage land so that everyone benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By adopting a mallard, you\u2019re joining our team of wetland heroes. You\u2019re helping support our research, protect wetland habitats, and make sure that mallards have a safe place to splash, swim, and raise their ducklings. Thank you for helping us keep our wetlands\u2014and our ducks\u2014safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or visit the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Mallard Adoption Kit. Make a difference today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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