Kindersley conservationist Grant Casswell named Ducks Unlimited Canada Volunteer of the Year in Saskatchewan

Celebrating local difference makers during National Volunteer Week


Regina, Sask., April 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Across the province, passionate people are banding together to create a healthier world. They’re helping conserve wetlands to protect our water, our wildlife and our future. These people are Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) volunteers. Grant Casswell is one of them.

An eight-year volunteer with DUC, Casswell is a force for conservation. A fixture on DUC’s local Kindersley committee, he is a skilled fundraiser known for his ability to bring the community together. This commitment earned him the honour of DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Saskatchewan.

“Volunteering for DUC is important to me, as it takes me away from my busy life and lets me give back to my community and help protect the environment,” says Casswell.

DUC is supported by more than 5,600 volunteers across the country. This includes more than 690 in Saskatchewan. Volunteers carry out a number of activities, including serving our board, organizing fundraising events, pitching in at local conservation project sites, helping with educational programs and lending a hand at local DUC offices.

“Grant is someone you can always count on,” says Alan Smith, manager of events and volunteer relations for DUC in Saskatchewan. “This year in particular, when other volunteers were forced to step aside, Grant stepped up. He was determined to make the annual Kindersley dinner and auction a success and to continue this long-standing tradition of fun and fundraising in the community.”

National Volunteer Week (April 7- 13) is an opportunity to recognize generous people like Casswell share their time and talents to help make a difference in their community. It’s also a reminder that giving back has many rewards. That’s because the wetlands volunteers help DUC save aren’t just for ducks, they’re for everyone. Wetlands keep the water in lakes and rivers clean. They protect communities from floods and droughts. They provide homes for wildlife and places to enjoy the outdoors. All are invaluable gifts.

“Volunteers are the heart and hands that make our work possible,” says Karla Guyn, chief executive officer for DUC. “Ducks Unlimited Canada was founded in 1938 by volunteers who saw an urgent need to conserve wetlands to protect the outdoor lifestyles they loved. The same desire drives our volunteers today. Our success in safeguarding wetlands across the country is thanks to their efforts.”

During National Volunteer Week, help DUC celebrate the thousands of volunteers who are making a difference. Better yet, join them. Your wetlands and your community need more forces for conservation. Learn more at ducks.ca/volunteer

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Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment.


            

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