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Manitoba Nature Notebook

Welcome to our Manitoba Nature Notebook Blog, where conservation meets curiosity.

Explore stories, insights, and updates focused on protecting Manitoba's lands and waters. Through campaign updates, hike highlights, and inspiring nature fun, we aim to deepen your connection to Manitoba and empower you to take action.

Whether you’re a student, educator, or nature enthusiast, join us in learning, protecting, and celebrating the places we call home—one blog post at a time.

Visit every Friday for a new story. 

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    December 4th, 2001

    Province gives $2.5M for aboriginal land-use planning

    The province is giving the Wabanong Nakaygum Okimawin (WNO) Council of Chiefs $2.5 million over five years for land-use planning in their traditional area on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. “Traditional land-use planning will assist First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples with mapping burial and other traditional sites, as well
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    December 4th, 2001

    Natural Wealth of the Mackenzie Region close to $500 Billion, says report

    The natural Wealth of the Mackenzie Region is close to $500 billion, according to a report released today by the Canadian Boreal Initiative (CBI). The report, The Real Wealth of the Mackenzie Region, authored by two ecological economists Sara Wilson and Mark Anielski, estimates the ecological goods and services provided
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    December 4th, 2001

    National tour to save Nahanni wilderness stops in Winnipeg

    Winnipeg, Manitoba – James Keelaghan, Dr. Derek Ford, and Harvey Locke will appear at the Winnipeg Art Gallery Friday, November 18th as part of a cross-country tour to encourage Canadians to help protect the Northwest Territories’ spectacular Nahanni wilderness. The current boundaries of the Nahanni National Park Reserve – also
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    December 4th, 2001

    Put Caribou On Threatened List: Experts

    The Manitoba government’s continued refusal to include the woodland caribou on its endangered species list is contributing to the species’ declining numbers, according to wilderness experts. Manitoba wildlife conservation experts say the province’s efforts to date – including a recently published recovery strategy for woodland caribou – fall far short
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    December 4th, 2001

    Manitoba Government Releases Caribou Strategy

    After years of delays, the Manitoba government has released its Conservation and Recovery Strategy for Boreal Woodland Caribou. The Strategy is a weaker, watered-down version of its predecessor that fails to embrace what is truly needed to create a healthy future for threatened woodland caribou – protecting large, intact areas
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    December 4th, 2001

    ‘Spring creep’ ramifications

    Climate scientists have projected human-induced global warming would make spring arrive earlier than normal, and it is—by about 10 days so far. And while most people are only too happy to say goodbye to winter, “spring creep” is posing a significant threat to plants and animals across the country. I
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