August 17th, 2019We do not have the right to ruin the 10th-largest freshwater lake on the planetRestoring and maintaining natural areas would greatly reduce the pollution and mass algae blooms that are destroying Lake Winnipeg.Read More
June 7th, 2018Eighteen-year-old paddler attempting solo kayak trip around Lake WinnipegAlex Martin, an 18-year-old kayaker from Winnipeg who is graduating from high school this June, is attempting to circumnavigate the entire shoreline of Lake Winnipeg by kayak – a 1,750 km trip that he will be attempting solo which will take approximately two months to complete.Read More
March 9th, 2018Federal budget gives huge boost to conservationThe Winnipeg Free Press deserves high praise for its comprehensive coverage of the federal budget and what it means to Canadians, which includes conserving our incredible diversity of natural landscapes and wildlife. As reported, the federal budget allocates 1.3 billion dollars over 5 years “to expand protected areas and helpRead More
November 8th, 2017180 Days in the Wild – a presentation in conjuction with the CPAWS Manitoba AGMIt’s been a wild ride navigating the conservation challenges and opportunities of a landscape as rich and varied as the Boreal in Manitoba. We are incredibly proud of the conservation successes that we couldn’t have achieved without the generosity and passion for wild nature that our supporters exude. That’s whyRead More
August 18th, 2017Saving Lake WinnipegI remember the moment when my heart felt what my mind already knew: our beloved Lake Winnipeg is in big trouble. This sad feeling was sparked when I overheard a woman, after reading a sign on the beach about the risks involved with swimming in the lake, tell her childrenRead More
July 13th, 2017Attracting a Mate the Pelican WayWhat would you do to attract a mate and make a family? If you’re an American White Pelican, it’s obvious, grow a large bump on your bright orange-yellow beak. The bony protrusion (also called a caruncle) grows on both male and female pelicans and is believed be an ornament toRead More
April 5th, 2017Boreal Lands Serve Boreal WatersIt’s easy to ignore what we don’t see. As terrestrial beings, we rarely have the opportunity to observe the dynamism unfolding in aquatic systems. By extension, it can be difficult to visualize the impacts our actions have on this realm.Read More
December 13th, 2016Dec. 14 decision on park reserves could have implications for lakes and fisheriesThe Manitoba government’s deadline to make a decision on the permanent protection of nine islands in Lake Winnipegosis is tomorrow, Wednesday December 14th. Grand, Pemmican and Goose Islands have been temporarily protected as park reserves since 2001 to conserve wildlife and ecosystems in the Manitoba Lowlands Natural Region. Potential mineralRead More
October 21st, 2016Province asks you how parks that support moose and Lake Winnipeg should be managedFirst nominated for protection by Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, Kinwow and Sturgeon Bay Provincial Parks were officially established along the shores of Lake Winnipeg in 2015. CPAWS supported this effort by facilitating hundreds of letters to the province calling for park designation. Manitoba Sustainable Development has drafted management plans for theseRead More
April 13th, 2016CPAWS releases party responses to election questionnaireToday, the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) released the results of its all-party provincial election questionnaire. The responses are to inform voters of party positions on issues related to the future health of the vast Boreal ecosystem of Manitoba, which covers 80% of the provinceRead More
March 24th, 2016CPAWS releases citizen-backed provincial election questionnaireWith a provincial election on the horizon, the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has today released an all-party questionnaire to help inform voters of party positions on issues related to the future of the vast Boreal region of Manitoba. The questions were developed with input from CPAWS members. HundredsRead More
March 22nd, 2016World Water Day: Lake Winnipeg needs a healthy BorealOn World Water Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is amplifying the call to save Lake Winnipeg by highlighting the fundamental need to ensure the nutrient filtration capacity of boreal forests and wetlands is a primary consideration in land use decisions within its watershed. As approximately 75% ofRead More