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CPAWS Manitoba has been instrumental in establishing 22 parks and protected areas in the province. That’s nearly 4 million hectares of healthy lands and waters conserved for future generations of people and wildlife. With your help, we hope to preserve half of Manitoba’s wilderness. Take action on our current campaigns and learn more about past campaign wins.
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December 27th, 2024

The Marine Marvels of Hudson Bay

From majestic whales to quirky sea stars, these 10 species showcase the incredible diversity of Manitoba’s Arctic marine life.
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December 4th, 2024

Speak Up for Manitoba’s Lands and Waters in Budget 2025

Urging all Manitobans to tell the Minister of Finance that the conservation of our lands and waters must be a top priority.
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November 29th, 2024

How Big is 30%?: Manitoba Conservation Progress Explained

With 2030 steadily approaching, the 30% by 2030 (AKA 30×30) goal is becoming a global headline for conservation.
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November 15th, 2024

Manitoba IS a Coastal Province

Contrary to the popular belief of southern Manitoba city dwellers, Manitoba is a coastal province. Learn all about life on our northern coast and how you can help protect it.
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October 10th, 2024

Public Launch of the Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynichikatek Conservation Project 

by Neil Bailey, and Ron Thiessen It meant a lot to gather in a good way. Members of the CPAWS team had the incredible opportunity to attend the public launch of the Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynichikatek Indigenous Protected Area project from September 2nd – 6th at the Fox Lake Cree Nation Culture
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July 31st, 2024

FRCN Acquires Peat Harvest Licence from Sungro Horticulture

FRCN, with support from CPAWS, recently acquired federal government funding to negotiate and purchase Peat Harvest Licence #5 from Sungro Horticulture
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June 27th, 2024

Honouring the Water Gathering in Churchill Draws Ministers, Mayor, Knowledge Keepers and Families

Churchill residents and visitors celebrated bears, birds and belugas and explored opportunities to secure a healthy future for Hudson Bay.
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June 6th, 2024

Honouring the Water Gathering in Churchill, Manitoba

Celebrate Hudson Bay with events in Churchill to honour water and explore opportunities to secure a healthy future for people and wildlife.
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May 28th, 2024

The Dreamer Who United Four Nations to Protect a Watershed: Remembering Ernie Bussidor

Manitoba lost a champion of nature when Ernie Bussidor died in his sleep on January 27, 2024 at the age of 67. And I lost a friend.
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May 21st, 2024

What Does It Mean to Protect Manitoba’s Wild Spaces? It Means a Lot

Protecting the Hudson Bay Lowlands benefits people who live in nothern Manitoba along with wildlife like polar bears, caribou and birds.
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April 4th, 2024

Bird Recorders Will Support Conservation in FRCN

Two wildlife audio recorders were set up in FRCN as part of a project to study how birds migrate through, breed, and live in the Interlake.
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March 8th, 2024

Manitoba Needs to Invest in Nature in Upcoming Budget

Premier Kinew’s government needs to make a substantial investment to achieve its ambitious target of protecting 30% of Manitoba by 2030.
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