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Wetlands increase the number of pollinators in farm fields, which means better crop pollination and higher yields. Other beneficial insects found

ATTORNEY TAMMY D. BARYLUK

in wetlands are predators of common crop pestsflea beetles in canola, for example.

DUC research shows wetlands can cool the air temperature in local fields by up to three degrees Celsius, reducing heat stress in vulnerable crops. Another DUC study found restoring drained wetlands can reduce nitrogen and phosphorus running off farm fields into creeks, rivers and lakes.

To reward conservation-minded Manitobans, DUC plans to provide $15.1 million in financial incentives and programming in the coming year, including average payments of $100,000 to landowners who commit to protecting wetlands. A new guidebook detailing DUC conservation programs is available onlineat www.ag.ducks.ca

Since launching in Manitoba 85 years ago, DUC has partnered with more than 1,500 landowners to conserve more than 700,000 acres. However, southwest Manitoba continues losing approximately 3,200 unprotected wetland acres each year.

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