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October 20th, 2014

Spectacular diversity and unique boreal regions protected through a new Provincial Park

The province is moving ahead toward its commitment to create 10 new or expanded parks by 2020. The commitment is part of TomorrowNow, Manitoba’s Green Plan, which seeks to balance environmental protection with a thriving sustainable economy. The designation of Chitek Lake Provincial Park and the Walter Cook Caves Ecological
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August 8th, 2014

Comment Period: Chitek Lake Provincial Park Reserve

Chitek Lake Park Reserve is one step closer to becoming Manitoba’s newest provincial park!
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June 15th, 2012

Better protection for caribou and new protected areas on the horizon

Manitoba announces Green Plan “We’re pleased with the province’s commitment to protecting the sizeable woodland caribou habitats that this threatened species and all our treasured boreal forest wildlife need for survival,” said Ron Thiessen, executive director of the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society. “Equally welcoming is
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January 16th, 2011

Website for heritage bid chalks up cash, visitors

A website launched a month ago to raise funds toward a United Nations world heritage site designation on the east side of the province has collected almost $25,000 and seen nearly 5,000 visits. Sue Barkman, director of development and community relations for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), said
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January 10th, 2011

Woodland Caribou: A Canadian Idol

If you are Canadian, chances are you have a caribou in your pocket.  Since 1937, we have celebrated the woodland caribou by featuring its image on the “tails” side of millions of Canadian quarters. Woodland caribou are fascinating dwellers of Canada’s boreal region that boast many remarkable yet largely unknown
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October 25th, 2010

Environmental groups give Manitoba an award

Today, 10 leading environmental groups gave the Manitoba government and Indigenous partners on the east side of Lake Winnipeg an award for their work to promote the creation of an UNESCO world heritage site in this spectacular tract of intact boreal forest.
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