October 28th, 2014
Manitoba’s Protected Areas Initiative
See the list of protected areas since 2000 under Manitoba’s Protected Areas Initiative.
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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October 20th, 2014
Spectacular diversity and unique boreal regions protected through a new Provincial Park
The province is moving ahead toward its commitment to create 10 new or expanded parks by 2020. The commitment is part of TomorrowNow, Manitoba’s Green Plan, which seeks to balance environmental protection with a thriving sustainable economy. The designation of Chitek Lake Provincial Park and the Walter Cook Caves Ecological
September 30th, 2014
#LoveTheBoreal Contest Winners Announced!
This summer, CPAWS, along with six of our fellow environmental organizations asked you to show us why you #LoveTheBoreal by sharing your best shots of people, places and wildlife in a landscape that covers over 80% of our province. You responded with an overwhelming number of inspiring photos that begin
September 19th, 2014
Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Indigenous Land Use Planning A Solution For All
The highly controversial Canadian Museum for Human Rights opens its doors this weekend. Some of the debate is based on the museum’s steering committee’s choice of language regarding Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people. Hopefully this issue can be resolved in a manner that meets the interests of the first peoples
August 28th, 2014
There is still time to show us why you #LOVETHEBOREAL!
Do you live, work or vacation in the Boreal Forest? CPAWS Manitoba has partnered with six great organizations to offer an online photo contest with some incredible prizes. We’re calling on Manitoba’s amateur and professional photographers to show us why you #lovetheboreal! We’re looking for all types of photos, from
August 8th, 2014
Comment Period: Chitek Lake Provincial Park Reserve
Chitek Lake Park Reserve is one step closer to becoming Manitoba’s newest provincial park!
July 23rd, 2014
MEC Big Wild Challenge Trail Run supports CPAWS Manitoba with Fun and Fund Matching!
As we all know, there is nothing quite like the sweet surge of oxygen that comes with a deep breath of fresh, wilderness air. In Manitoba, we have the boreal forest to thank for that, which is why MEC and the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society invite you join us
July 14th, 2014
Canada’s parks faring worse than last year but Manitoba gets good marks
Winnipeg – In its sixth annual review of the state of Canada’s parks, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) finds that many parks and proposed protected areas are facing greater challenges than they were a year ago. On a brighter note, Manitoba gets good marks for launching a process
May 9th, 2014
A Living Landscape
Lake Winnipeg and the boreal forest that surrounds it are part of an interconnected natural life-support system that operates for the mutual ecological benefit of all of its parts. Humans have a place within this system, too.
April 30th, 2014
New Plan to Recover Threatened Caribou Looks Promising
Manitoba sets national precedent with commitment to conserve large boreal woodland caribou habitats Today, the Manitoba government released its draft strategy to recover its woodland caribou populations. Boreal woodland caribou are listed as “threatened” across Canada, requiring provincial governments to develop action plans for recovery of local populations. Upon initial
April 28th, 2014
Canada is caribou country
It has been 4 months since the release of CPAWS’ report on provincial efforts to recover Canada’s threatened Woodland Caribou populations. Manitoba was praised for strong commitments they planned to incorporate into their recovery strategy. We have worked directly with the province on developing the strategy and we understand that
December 20th, 2013
Fisher Bay: Protecting Crucial Habitat for Manitoba’s Bats
Spanning over 800 km2, the Fisher Bay Reserve is located 2 hours north of Winnipeg and sits within a vast stretch of boreal forest. In order to preserve the healthy landscape, the Fisher Bay Provincial Park was established in 2011, keeping the wide range of natural features – from forests,