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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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September 28th, 2022

CPAWS Manitoba Urges Mayoral and City Councilor Hopefuls to Protect Assiniboine Forest

CPAWS Manitoba hosted a press conference in September 2022 to discuss protecting Assiniboine Forest as a national urban park.
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September 26th, 2022

Vote for Assiniboine Forest: Letter to the Editor

As preserving the carbon stored in ecosystems can help slow the accelerator pedal on climate change, a sterling opportunity for mayoral candidates lies with Winnipeg’s beloved Assiniboine Forest.
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September 12th, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Indigenous effort appreciated

I applaud the Indigenous nations within Manitoba that are working to establish protected and conserved natural areas.
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September 9th, 2022

Help Preserve Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Forest

Assiniboine Forest is the natural choice for Winnipeg’s first National Urban Park.
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August 30th, 2022

Manitoba Must Match Federal Pledge to Protect 30% of Lands and Waters by 2030: CPAWS Manitoba

Manitoba urgently needs to match a federal pledge to protect 30% of our lands and fresh waters, CPAWS Manitoba said in a press release.
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August 11th, 2022

Why Young Climate Activists Should Get Involved in Conservation

We’re exploring how young climate activists can get involved in environmental conservation to mark International Youth Day.
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July 28th, 2022

IMPAC 5: What it Means for Ocean Conservation in Manitoba

We’re so proud to be participating in IMPAC5 and helping move forward marine conservation targets in Manitoba and across Canada. 
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July 28th, 2022

7 Webinars Introducing You to Manitoba’s Arctic

We introduced Manitoba’s north to more than 390 people over three months in 2022 with our Arctic Speaker Series.
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July 4th, 2022

Follow Indigenous leadership: Letter to the Editor

Canada needs Indigenous leadership to ensure nature’s life support systems can sustain people and wildlife into the future.
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June 28th, 2022

4 Summer Activities in Manitoba More Fun Than Binging Your Favourite Netflix Show (Again)

Summer has officially arrived in Canada and we have a list of activities you can do to take in the beautiful wild spaces in Manitoba.
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June 28th, 2022

Greenway School Students Rally to Protect Polar Bears

Grade three and four students at Greenway school spent weeks learning about polar bears and climate change.
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June 13th, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Protect Assiniboine Forest

Only six per cent of Winnipeg’s total city area is public park land, compared to the average of Canadian cities at nine per cent.
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