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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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    Featured image for “CPAWS Survey Reveals Parties’ Views on Wilderness and Wildlife Protection”
    October 3rd, 2011

    CPAWS Survey Reveals Parties’ Views on Wilderness and Wildlife Protection

    All but one of the provincial political parties have responded to a survey from the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society (CPAWS), released today. The Conservative Party did not participate. The survey asked questions about conserving the Boreal wilderness region, completing the Protected Areas Initiative, protecting woodland
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    September 29th, 2011

    Protecting the Bloodvein River

    Bald eagles soar over Manitoba’s Bloodvein River and a forest of lichen-draped Jack pines and mattress-thick moss. Piloted by grinning guides who shout at one another in Ojibwa, our boats splash through a series of churning rapids en route to an ancient rock painting on a granite cliff.
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    September 29th, 2011

    Scientists weigh in on Bipole, boreal forest

    More than 75 scientists from around the world are urging Manitoba to protect one of the Earth’s largest intact boreal forests.
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    September 28th, 2011

    Manitoba 2011 Election

    The party leaders answer questions about enviro issues – Manitoba election environmental forum video Political parties are listed in alphabetical order: Green Party: Website YouTube Liberals: Website YouTube NDP: Website YouTube PC: Website YouTube Other Useful Links: Manitoba Election issues – Election issue Resources Manitobaelection.ca – a citizen created election
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    Featured image for “David Suzuki: Protecting the boreal wilderness known as Pimachiowin Aki”
    September 21st, 2011

    David Suzuki: Protecting the boreal wilderness known as Pimachiowin Aki

    According to a study published several years ago in the journal Science, few places on our planet have been untouched by modern humans. Satellite images taken from thousands of kilometres above the Earth reveal a world that has been irrevocably changed by human land use over the past few decades.
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    Featured image for “Keeping BiPole 3 Away from East Side of Lake Winnipeg is a Good Deal”
    September 20th, 2011

    Keeping BiPole 3 Away from East Side of Lake Winnipeg is a Good Deal

    For Immediate Release September 20, 2011 – If the government of Manitoba reversed its decision to disallow constructing BiPole III down the east side of Lake Winnipeg, the claimed savings in construction and line costs would likely be eaten up very quickly. Community benefits agreements, costing the government of Manitoba
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    September 19th, 2011

    Celebrating 25 years of eco-activism: a tribute to Anne Lindsey

    Live entertainment MC: Vicki Burns Wednesday, October 19th, 7:30 pm Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street $15 or pay what you can: a Manitoba Eco-Network Fundraiser Tickets: [email protected] or 947-6511 Silent auction / Cash bar
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    September 19th, 2011

    Bipole 3 Debate

    Drawing the Line: Social and Ethical Considerations in the Bipole III Debate Public Forum: Thursday, Sept 22, 1:00 – 2:30 Speakers will include: Lynne Fernandez (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives), John Ryan (University of Winnipeg) All are welcome
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    September 9th, 2011

    Is a 60% chance of survival enough?

    The federal government has finally released a long overdue draft woodland caribou recovery strategy required under the Species At Risk Act. As you know, the survival of Boreal woodland caribou is threatened throughout most of Canada. The biggest cause of their decline is habitat loss caused by logging, mining, and
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    Featured image for “Witness Little Limestone Lake changing colour in Real Time!”
    September 3rd, 2011

    Witness Little Limestone Lake changing colour in Real Time!

    A video of Little Limestone Lake changing colour.
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    Featured image for “Canada’s caribou strategy identifies habitat needed for survival; threats persist”
    August 31st, 2011

    Canada’s caribou strategy identifies habitat needed for survival; threats persist

    VANCOUVER – Last week, Environment Canada released the long-awaited Recovery Strategy for boreal woodland caribou, an iconic species threatened with extinction from the Yukon to Labrador. Under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA), Recovery Strategies must identify, using the best available science and Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge, the habitat that the
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    Featured image for “The Mushuau-nipi Youth Initiatives: a Resounding Success”
    August 31st, 2011

    The Mushuau-nipi Youth Initiatives: a Resounding Success

    Baie-Comeau, August 29 – On Wednesday August 10 the 1st edition of the Mushuau-nipi Youth Initiatives came to a closing. For this first year, 12 young Aboriginals and Quebecers took part in a project on literature, making one’s voice heard and identity, as well as in the Youth Seminar on
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