Canadian Habitat Matters 2008 Annual Report the report describing the accomplishments of Habitat and Species Joint Ventures in Canada under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) is now available. This edition highlights the contributions made by Canadian, U.S. and international partners toward the securement, enhancement, and management of wetlands and associated uplands in 2008.

The University of Victoria in conjunction with the University of Alberta and Ducks Unlimited will host a workshop on “Wetlands Management, Economics and Policy” at the Hotel Grand Pacific in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, January 13-15, 2010. Click here to see details on the workshop and how papers should be submitted.

To give recognition to organizations and individuals committed to the conservation of wetlands habitats and their associated wildlife, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan Committee seeks nominations each year for deserving Plan partners to receive one of its two awards. Click here for a list of past and current recepients of the International Canvasback Award and the National Great Blue Heron Awards.