Press release

Three Manitoba First Nations on the east side of Lake Winnipeg have taken steps to permanently protect their traditional lands and ensure that any new development be conducted with their collaboration, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. The three First Nations are Poplar River, Pauingassi and Bloodvein River.  Each First

Almost 400 experts from around the world will gather in Winnipeg for the 13th North American Caribou Workshop from Oct. 26 to 28 to share ideas and develop initiatives that will help protect Manitoba’s caribou herds, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. “We expect the scientific and traditional knowledge exchanged

Manitoba’s provincial campgrounds experienced an increase in reservations so far this year despite wet weather this summer, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. “We are pleased to see campers using our beautiful Manitoba campgrounds and I’d encourage everyone to visit a provincial park,” said Blaikie.  “Many campgrounds remain open for

HOLLOW WATER FIRST NATION-A first-of-its-kind attraction in Manitoba will teach international visitors about our province’s rich natural and cultural heritage through the eyes of the Aboriginal people of Manitoba, Premier Greg Selinger announced at a site dedication ceremony held near here today with community elders and schoolchildren. “We have much

Last day for public comments The Manitoba government is attempting to back down on its commitment to designate a Fisher Bay provincial park by the end of this month by asking Manitobans for their views on extending the park proposal process for up to 5 years. FRCN and CPAWS say

A new provincial park at Little Limestone Lake in north-central Manitoba is being proposed and the public is invited to have input in the process from mid-July to late August, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today.

The present boundaries of the proposed Little Limestone Lake provincial park are inadequate to ensure the lake’s water quality. If polluted waters enter from outside of the protected boundary they will cause irreparable damage to Little Limestone’s delicate eco-system. Protecting Little Limestone’s water sources is required to ensu

Manitoba Conservation advises it has cancelled moose hunting seasons in several areas of the province following recent aerial survey results showing a substantial decline in moose populations. There has been a 58 per cent decline in the moose population around the Duck Mountain area since 1993, the area of highest

CPAWS’ Ron Thiessen (left) delivers a CD containing almost 10,000 letters from concerned international citizens to Hugh McFadyen (right). Today, copies of almost 10,000 letters from North Americans who support a World Heritage Site on the east side of Lake Winnipeg were delivered to the Manitoba legislature. The letters ask

Manitoba Conservation reminds the public to avoid picking up or disturbing young wild animals thought to be abandoned, as they are most likely not orphaned. Each year, many young wild animals are unnecessarily picked up by well-intentioned people and turned in to natural resource officers or wildlife rehabilitators for treatment

Young people will have the opportunity to get to know their wild neighbours in Beaudry Provincial Park through the provincially supported Robert Bateman Get to Know program, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie said today on Earth Day. “The program will help introduce young people to the wonders of Manitoba’s natural areas

The Manitoba Breeding Bird Atlas will be a comprehensive gathering of information that will help preserve our unique avian populations, said Manitoba Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Rod Bruinooge. “The Breeding Bird Atlas will be one of the largest citizen scientist volunteer efforts ever