September 24th, 2020
Canada to prioritize nature and double protection of land and ocean by 2025
CPAWS applauds the federal government’s commitment to nature conservation as part of Canada’s recovery from Covid-19.
October 29th, 2010
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 Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson, minister responsible for the East Side Road Authority, and Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today
October 26th, 2010
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 collaboration, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. The three First Nations are Poplar River, Pauingassi and Bloodvein River. Each First
October 25th, 2010
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 will help protect Manitoba’s caribou herds, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. “We expect the scientific and traditional knowledge exchanged
October 7th, 2010
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 our beautiful Manitoba campgrounds and I’d encourage everyone to visit a provincial park,” said Blaikie. “Many campgrounds remain open for
October 1st, 2010
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 Greg Selinger announced at a site dedication ceremony held near here today with community elders and schoolchildren. “We have much
July 16th, 2010
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 Day on July 17. “This year, Canada’s Parks Day will recognize the International Year of Biodiversity, a celebration of life
May 30th, 2010
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 a 58 per cent decline in the moose population around the Duck Mountain area since 1993, the area of highest
December 9th, 2009
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. “We are adding almost 400,000 hectares in the boreal tundratransition area to our protected land base,” Selinger said. “Kaskatamagan Wildlife Management
March 13th, 2009
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. Lack of support is not the problem—the abundant show of hands in favour attests to that. The Fisher Bay area