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
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.
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
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
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
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
September 3rd, 2011
Witness Little Limestone Lake changing colour in Real Time!
A video of Little Limestone Lake changing colour.
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
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
August 24th, 2011
The Majesty of Manitoba Preserved
The remote reserve of the Poplar River nation occupies a tiny cranny of the vast boreal forest that circles the Northern hemisphere like a verdant tonsure, stretching across Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia’s upper reaches. During summer, people and supplies access this small eastern Manitoba community by air or river barge.
August 17th, 2011
Keeping woodland caribou in the boreal forest: Big challenge, immense opportunity
Woodland caribou are year-round inhabitants of the boreal forest. While the challenges to conserving this threatened species are appreciable, woodland caribou are valued as an indicator of intact boreal forest. Indeed, because of their need for large tracts of undisturbed forest, measures to protect them are certain to enhance the