Moving to the country near Delta, ON was Doug and Claire Cowley’s retirement dream. They got more than they bargained for when they learned about the Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) wetland on their property. With the enthusiasm of a likeminded neighbor, Jeff Kelso, the two landowners joined forces in early 2023 to work with DUC once again to upgrade the control structure, refurbish the dam and replace safety fencing and a catwalk. Funded through the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), Wetland Conservation Partner Program, (WCCP), the wetland has turned the neighbors into friends and built a lasting legacy.