CPAWS applauds the federal government’s commitment to nature conservation as part of Canada’s recovery from Covid-19.
THREATENED WOODLAND CARIBOU, MOOSE POPULATIONS TO BE MONITORED, PROTECTED AS EAST SIDE ROAD PROJECT
A high-tech wildlife monitoring program will be part of the environmental-licensing process for the all-season road project from PR 304 near Hollow Water to Berens River First Nation, Aboriginal and … Read More
FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES MOVING FORWARD TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL LANDS ON EAST SIDE OF LAKE WINNIPEG:
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 … Read More
PROVINCE OF MANITOBA, SCIENTISTS, FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES TO FOCUS ON PROTECTING CARIBOU
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 … Read More
CAMPGROUND RESERVATION SYSTEM SEES INCREASE DESPITE WET WEATHER: BLAIKIE
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 … Read More
PROVINCE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ABORIGINAL INTERPRETIVE LEARNING CENTRE
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 … Read More
MANITOBA SENDS KIDS TO CAMP
Organized camping and ‘camperships’ for children in Manitoba have received $63,200 in funding, Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors Minister Jim Rondeau announced today in the lead up to Canada’s Parks … Read More
Province Advises Moose Populations Threatened in Several Areas of Manitoba
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 … Read More
PROVINCE COMMITS TO NEW BOREAL PEATLANDS STEWARDSHIP STRATEGY: SELINGER
On the eve of the Copenhagen climate-change summit, Manitoba isannouncing two new protected areas with significant carbon storesand committing to a new boreal peatlands stewardship strategy,Premier Greg Selinger announced today. … Read More
Establish provincial park
Fisher River Cree Nation has put a lot of work into making the Fisher Bay Provincial Park a reality, and a lot of time; indeed a heinous amount of time. … Read More