New Conservation Minister commits to taking action Congratulations to Gord Mackintosh on his new post as Manitoba’s Conservation Minister. His many years in Manitoba politics, his accomplishments, and his specific experience make him capable of this challenging role. CPAWS is pleased to hear that Minister Mackintosh is going to make the issue of the proposed peat mine in Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park a priority. Parks are no place for industrial activity. They are for present and future generations of people and … Continue reading →

WASAGAMING, MANITOBA, January 24, 2012 – Parks Canada is initiating public consultation on a proposed amendment to the 2007 Riding Mountain National Park Management Plan. If approved, the amendment will allow Parks Canada to consider proposals for the re-opening of a ski hill operation and possible multi-season recreational activities at the Mount Agassiz Ski Area. Following the release of the 2007 Riding Mountain National Park Management Plan, new information was brought forward by local and regional stakeholders and partners regarding … Continue reading →

The Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is celebrating Canada’s submission to the United Nations for a World Heritage Site on the east side of Lake Winnipeg – the Heart of the Boreal. The 43,000 km² World Heritage Site proposal is an initiative of five First Nations straddling the Manitoba-Ontario border to advance common interests regarding protected areas in their linked territories. The application, supported by the respective provincial governments, was submitted to the federal government last year for review. … Continue reading →

Preserving Unique Area of Outstanding Natural, Cultural Value Would Benefit Humankind for Generations: Selinger A proposal to secure world heritage site designation for a large area of boreal forest in eastern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario is complete and ready for submission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Premier Greg Selinger announced today at a special event at the Legislative Building. Today marks an important milestone on our journey to protect the heart of the last intact … Continue reading →

Environment Canada session in Winnipeg today Please go to Caribouandyou.ca to sign the petition to protect woodland caribou and its boreal forest home.Environment Canada is hosting a session today in Winnipeg to discuss its proposed strategy under the federal Species-At-Risk Act to prevent threatened woodland caribou from continuing down the path to extinction. It’s timely to ask why are caribou in trouble in Manitoba and across the nation? How is ensuring that caribou’s boreal forest home is healthy essential to … Continue reading →

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is cheering the protection of a huge area of Manitoba’s Boreal Forest announced today. The vast area on the east side of Lake Winnipeg is home to Bloodvein First Nation. They worked with the province to develop a land use plan that is now officially solidified in legislation. Congratulations to Bloodvein First Nation for their hard work and determination to safeguard part of the world’s largest intact section of Boreal Forest. We also … Continue reading →

Better Parks, Recreation Opportunities For Manitoba Families: Chomiak Manitoba families will enjoy recreational opportunities, programming and facilities in provincial parks with modest user fee increases, Conservation Minister Dave Chomiak announced today. “In other places, we’ve seen parks actually close with the downturn in the economy,” said Chomiak. “In our province, we want every Manitoban to be able to enjoy our beautiful parks and all that they have to offer for generations.” The minister said that although new park vehicle permits … Continue reading →

Manitobans are invited to provide feedback and input on draft action plans to protect boreal woodland caribou populations in the eastern parts of the province, Conservation Minister Dave Chomiak announced today. “Boreal woodland caribou are a threatened species, and the Owl-Flintstone and Atikaki-Berens caribou populations are particularly vulnerable,” said Chomiak.  “We’ve worked with the Eastern Manitoba Woodland Caribou Advisory Committee to develop plans to protect these populations and are now seeking input from the public to make sure these plans … Continue reading →