Media Releases
Stay up to date with our latest announcements, statements, and news. Here you'll find official media releases highlighting our work, events, campaigns, and conservation efforts.
March 27th, 2026
Manitoba Budget Falls Short on Climate and Nature
Report card shows province budget falling behind on climate, transit, and nature commitments.
January 29th, 2026
Over 25 Organizations Call for Climate Investments in Budget
26 Manitoba organizations have published a letter to the provincial government asking for increased climate investments in Budget 2026.
June 25th, 2025
Hudson Bay Lowlands bring nearly $250 million to Manitoba economy and $1.2 trillion in carbon storage every year: New Report
The Hudson Bay Lowlands provide nearly CAD 250 million in ecosystem goods and services (EGS) per year. Learn more in this new report by CPAWS Manitoba and IISD.
June 5th, 2025
MANITOBANS CELEBRATE OUR OCEAN PROVINCE AT CPAWS EVENT
Ocean Week Canada Event, Ocean Soundscapes, Sells Out as Interest Surges in Marine.
March 20th, 2025
Manitoba Scores a B- on Conservation Report Card
Manitoba Scores a B- on Conservation Report Card. Manitoba’s grade increased the most significantly of any jurisdiction.
October 9th, 2024
CPAWS Manitoba to Attend Convention on Biological Diversity in Columbia
Urging the Provincial Government to Honour its Commitment to Protecting 30% of Manitoba by Financially Investing in Indigenous-Led Conservation and its Own Capacity to Deliver on its Promises. Winnipeg, MB – We are excited to announce that Executive Director Ron Thiessen will attend the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16),
July 31st, 2024
FRCN Acquires Peat Harvest Licence from Sungro Horticulture
FRCN, with support from CPAWS, recently acquired federal government funding to negotiate and purchase Peat Harvest Licence #5 from Sungro Horticulture
August 30th, 2022
Manitoba Must Match Federal Pledge to Protect 30% of Lands and Waters by 2030: CPAWS Manitoba
Manitoba urgently needs to match a federal pledge to protect 30% of our lands and fresh waters, CPAWS Manitoba said in a press release.
June 22nd, 2021
News Release: Manitoba Is Failing to Safeguard Nature
The CPAWS Report Card on Canada’s Progress in Protecting its Land and Ocean gave Manitoba a mixed review with a C- grade.
October 2nd, 2020
Prime Minister commits on world stage to protecting at least 30% of land and ocean by 2030
CPAWS is thrilled that Canada has reaffirmed our country’s commitment to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030.
August 25th, 2020
News Release: Seal River Watershed slated to become Indigenous Protected Area
The Government of Canada invested $3.2 million in the Seal River Watershed Indigenous Protected Area Initiative.
July 15th, 2020
Parks and protected areas are essential to our lives and economies: some provinces and territories still need convincing
The critical importance of parks and protected areas has been reinforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.