January 28th, 2016
Know the North guest blog #2 – Lessons In Fear
I agonized over whether or not to join the expedition for weeks.
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.
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January 20th, 2016
NCN Land Use Planning Funds a positive step toward fulfilling commitments to Indigenous Nations
On Monday, CPAWS joined members of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) and Premier Selinger for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding land use planning focused on conservation and resource management of NCN’s 22,000 square kilometer resource management area within the boreal forest of Manitoba. CPAWS has been supporting
January 20th, 2016
Know the North guest blog #1 – We’re Headed North
Our trip will take us 1,400 kilometres through Canada’s north. Though we travel as eight, we hope to share our trip as widely as possible.
January 8th, 2016
Skownan First Nation wins Excellence in Sustainability Award
Chief Cameron Catcheway of Skownan First Nation has accepted an award from the Province of Manitoba for Excellence in Sustainability in the category of Water and Natural Areas Stewardship. The community was nominated in recognition of their work toward the designation of Chitek Lake Anishinaabe Provincial Park and for their
December 22nd, 2015
New Boreal lands secured for nature in Manitoba
The province today announced the designation of two new provincial parks in the Boreal region as well as the designation or expansion of nine additional ecological reserves and one park.
December 14th, 2015
Report: Manitoba a caribou recovery leader across Canada
In its third annual review of government action to conserve Canada’s boreal caribou, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) finds there has been spotted progress – with too few jurisdictions showing significant leadership in protecting the species that has long graced our 25-cent piece. Under the federal Species-at-Risk Act,
November 26th, 2015
Two new protected areas and important conservation target announced with protected areas strategy
The province of Manitoba today released its Protected Areas Strategy outlining priority regions within which protections from industrial development will be sought. Ron Thiessen, Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s (CPAWS) Manitoba Chapter, who spoke at the Nov. 26 press event, was pleased to contribute to the
November 24th, 2015
New provincial commitment for Indigenous land use planning good news for communities, conservation
After announcing new support for Indigenous land use planning in their November 16 throne speech, Premier Selinger has today spoken at a press conference about the initiative. He was joined by Ron Thiessen, Executive Director of the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and Indigenous leaders from
November 10th, 2015
CPAWS supports independent review of fisheries on Manitoba lakes
In a recent assessment, CPAWS’ organizational partner SeaChoice is highlighting broad issues with the commercial fishery in Manitoba. Lakes Winnipeg, Manitoba and Winnipegosis make up the lions share of the second largest freshwater fishery in North America. With significant amounts of fish for sale lacking sustainability rankings, the industry watchdog
October 30th, 2015
Going to bat for endangered dwellers of darkness
It is the time of year when many of us embrace the darkness a little tighter than usual and while our eyesight is adjusted to the shadows it’s a perfect opportunity to bring attention to species’ that rarely get the spotlight.
October 22nd, 2015
Our Annual General Meeting!
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on November 19! We hope you can join us incelebrating another successful year.
October 15th, 2015
Manitoba Woodland Caribou Recovery Strategy released
Best strategy in the nation needs swift implementation to save threatened species