October 13th, 2015
Over 10,000 in Manitoba ask for protection of large caribou habitats
Call for action as conservation group awaits release of provincial strategy to save the threatened species.
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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September 8th, 2015
Local ice cream maker develops flavour to support Boreal conservation in Manitoba
Lisa Dyck is a proud Manitoban with a great love for the province she calls home. And so, when the conservation-minded folks at BorealManitoba approached Lisa about the potential of developing a Boreal-themed ice cream as part of her award-winning Cornell Creme ice cream product line, she didn’t hesitate to
July 13th, 2015
NEWS RELEASE: Manitoba making more progress than other parts of Canada on wilderness protection
In its latest annual report released in advance of Canada Parks Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is calling Canada out for falling behind most other countries in protecting its land and fresh water. CPAWS’ 2015 report, Protecting Canada: Is it in our nature? assesses whether our governments
July 7th, 2015
Better in the Boreal
“I thought we could go on a camping trip to the boreal forest this summer,” Jane said to her husband Nick. He immediately looked ill. “Oh dear, what’s the matter?” Jane asked her husband.
June 12th, 2015
Manigotagan River provincial park close to full protection
Wilderness, wildlife and waters could see full protection secured
May 4th, 2015
Conservation spending should align with health care – Manitoba provincial budget 2015
While budgets increased in many provincial government departments, the latest provincial budget dealt another decrease to Conservation and Water Stewardship (CWS).
March 26th, 2015
Kinwow, Sturgeon and Fisher Bays: A Healthy Future for Lake Winnipeg!
The Kinwow and Sturgeon Bay park reserves have been in interim protection since 2001. Nominated for protection by Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, the Manitoba government is asking us if we want these areas to be permanently protected from industrial developments by designating them as wilderness-class provincial parks.
February 17th, 2015
Northern Boreal Summit to help Design Future of Manitoba’s Boreal
Manitoba’s northerners and interested citizens are gathering in Opaskwayak Cree Nation today to discuss the future of the province’s Boreal Region, a vast, largely intact tract of forest and wetlands that accounts for approximately 80 per cent of Manitoba’s landscape.
January 13th, 2015
Conservation Groups: Manitoba Poised For Big Gains on Boreal Forest Protection
Manitoba took several major conservation steps in 2014 to better safeguard the province’s vast boreal forest. But 2015 could bring even bigger advances toward a broader plan that will bring prosperity and protection to the region.
December 16th, 2014
Whiteshell Provincial Park Expanded and Better Protected
Today, Manitoba added 23,325 hectares of lands and waters to its protected areas network by expanding the boundaries of Whiteshell Provincial Park and increasing protection of areas within the original boundaries.
December 16th, 2014
Caribou Losing Ground Across the Country
In its second annual review of governments’ efforts to conserve Canada’s boreal caribou, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) finds that threats from industrial development to boreal woodland caribou have continued to increase while conservation and restoration efforts have shown little progress across the country.
December 1st, 2014
Pimachiowin Aki setting the stage for critical change to World Heritage Site selection process
Shortcomings of the current UNESCO designation process to adequately assess sites nominated on the combined basis of cultural and natural heritage value was a topic of discussion at both the 38th session of the World Heritage Committee and at the 2014 World Parks Congress. Catalysed by the Pimachiowin Aki World