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Protect Polar Bears

Manitoba has lost a third of its polar bear population in the past 20 years. We will lose even more as the ice in Hudson Bay continues to retreat. If we act now, we can help mother bears protect their cubs. The Manitoba government has proposed a massive provincial park stretching from Churchill all the way to the Ontario border. This park would protect polar bear birthing dens, along with other critical habitat. Sadly, the process has been stalled for years. Mining companies are moving into the region, seeking exploration licenses and staking claims. Join us in the fight to protect our polar bears.
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May 2nd, 2023

Enter the #ProtectPolarBears Colouring Contest

Spread the word of the importance of protecting polar bears and the Hudson Bay Lowlands through the CPAWS Manitoba colouring contest.
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April 3rd, 2023

Province Must Reduce Emissions

Manitoba’s forests, grasslands, wetlands and ocean are part of the climate change solution. These ecosystems help to mitigate the impacts of climate change by absorbing greenhouse gas emissions.
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March 27th, 2023

Solution to Canada’s looming water crisis

Nature needs to be part of the solution to water management. Wetlands and forests help to filter contaminants out of the water we drink and also help to retain and store water, lessening the impacts of floods and droughts.
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February 24th, 2023

Manitoba’s Polar Bears in Steep Decline: Government Data

Manitoba’s polar bear population dropped sharply in just five years amid a worrying loss of adult females and cubs, government data shows.
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January 5th, 2023

We Must Act Now on Biodiversity Protection: Op-Ed

A historic deal to conserve nature was reached in Montreal at the COP15 UN Conference on Biological Diversity. Now the really hard work begins.
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December 7th, 2022

23 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Nature in 2023

I am hopeful that the world – and Manitoba – is ready to do the hard work needed to reverse a devastating loss of wildlife and wild spaces.
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December 5th, 2022

Indigenous Leadership Key to Conservation Efforts: OP-ED

Indigenous leadership is key to conserving Canada’s lands and waters: just look to an initiative to protect Manitoba’s Seal River Watershed.
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November 1st, 2022

Polar bears need our protection

The need for protection of polar bear habitat and den sites has never been so pronounced, Ron Thiessen wrote in an op-ed in the Free Press.
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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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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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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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