en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ontario government is investing $3.1 million in Ducks Unlimited Canada through the Wetland Conservation Partner Program to support 15 wetland restoration and enhancement projects, which are expected to cover approximately 136 acres of wetlands in the Lake Ontario watershed.

This funding is part of a broader $9.6 million investment under the provincial Wetland Conservation Partner Program, aimed at helping communities address the impacts of floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events. Wetland restoration has become a critical task for Ontario municipalities and contractors responsible for managing stormwater infrastructure and flood mitigation. The projects funded by this program also support environmental goals and resilience planning in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions.

Todd McCarthy, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, stated that wetlands, as vital natural infrastructure, play a key role in protecting residents and businesses from droughts and floods, purifying water sources, and providing habitats for a variety of wildlife. The provincial government's investment in wetland restoration and enhancement is among the largest in Ontario's history. Since 2020, Ontario has invested nearly $41 million to support 660 projects, restoring and enhancing over 12,200 acres (approximately 4,950 hectares) of wetlands in the Great Lakes basin and connecting rivers.

Ducks Unlimited Canada will work with local partners to advance projects in areas such as Ajax, Hastings County, and Kingston. The organization will collaborate with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, and private landowners to restore and enhance wetlands, improve fish and wildlife habitat quality, and address erosion damage. Some projects will also involve creating new small wetlands through excavation and native vegetation planting.

Marie-Paule Godin, Ontario Operations Manager for Ducks Unlimited Canada, expressed gratitude for the Ontario government's renewed commitment to protecting and restoring the province's wetlands through the Wetland Conservation Partner Program. She noted that this funding is an investment in landscape health and community well-being, and the organization looks forward to working with landowners and local partners to advance effective, science-based conservation efforts on the ground.

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