External Collaborators

In 2008, Acadia and Ducks Unlimited Canada signed a MOU for a 10 year research partnership with the intent of bringing up to $1.0 million of direct funding to Acadia to support wetland and waterfowl research initiatives. Ducks Unlimited relies on science and research to guide its wetland conservation program. This research partnership is unique among Canada’s private conservation organizations, and offers ready-made collaboration and funding opportunities for an incoming Chair.  

Opportunities with Government and Research Institutions and Partners or Sponsors exist locally and through agreements with other academic and nongovernment organizations:

• Government of Canada: Canadian Wildlife Service, Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Bird Studies Canada, Canadian Water Network, Natural Resources Canada
• Provincial Governments: Dept of Natural Resources (NB, NS), Dept of Environment (NS, NB), Dept Transportation (NB, NS), Dept of Agriculture (NB, NS)
• Regional Universities/Research Institutions:  Mount Allison University, St Francis Xavier University, Saint Mary’s University, NS Agricultural College, University of Cape Breton, Advanced Geomatics Research Group (NSCC), others.