Saturday, May 10, 2025
Around the World
“People ask what Manitoba and Israel could possibly have in common. Well, the answer is water. And we’re learning through collaboration how we can do…
Christine Melnick
Manitoba Announces Shoreline Protection Pilot
The Manitoba government is supporting a $100,000 pilot project to preserve and build up Victoria beach, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced today. Through a…
Manitoba Funds Flood Protection Study
The Manitoba government has set aside a total of $740,000 to conduct feasibility studies for future permanent, community flood-protection dikes in 11 municipalities for consideration,…
Plan to Clean Up Lake Winnipeg Bolstered by New Research Chair
The appointment of Dr. David Lobb as Manitoba’s first-ever research chair in watershed systems is a significant step in developing new, innovative ways to clean…
Canada-Manitoba Sign Lake Winnipeg Clean-Up Memorandum
Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, Jim Prentice, and Manitoba’s Minister of Water Stewardship,…
Manitoba to Develop New Conservation Plan
Water conservation efforts in Manitoba will be further improved with the development of a new strategic plan by Manitoba Water Stewardship and the Winnipeg-based International…
Manitoba District Celebrates Completion of IWM Plan
Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick today congratulated the Seine-Rat River Conservation District and its project management team for completing the Seine River integrated watershed management…
Feds Ban Dish Detergents Containing Phosphorus
An effort led by Manitoba to reduce phosphorus in consumer products across Canada goes into effect July 1 when a ban on dishwashing detergent containing…
Making Progress on Lake Winnipeg Recommendations
Two years after the release of the Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board’s final report containing 135 recommendations for action, the board has evaluated the progress made…
NAWS Project Ruled in Manitoba’s Favour
The U.S. District Court has again ruled in favour of Manitoba in its case against the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) project, Water Stewardship Minister…
Manitoba Declares War on Phosphorus
Manitoba is implementing new rules for livestock waste management in response to recommendations made by the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) and the auditor general, Conservation…
$1M for Healthy Waterways: M.B.
Manitoba is strengthening its strategy for healthy waterways with an investment of $1 million to protect and restore wetlands including its largest marshes, Water Stewardship…
Manitoba and Israel Collaborate on Wetland and Watershed Research
A joint Manitoba-Israel collaboration on research into wetlands and watersheds will be supported by a $100,000 grant from the province, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick…
Manitobans Can Save Money, While Using Less Water: Melnick
An instant rebate as part of the WaterSmart Manitoba initiative will be offered at participating retailers on the purchase of high-efficiency, dual-flush toilets for one…
MB Further Supports Watersheds
The work by local water conservation groups to better protect water resources in Manitoba is being boosted with more than $134,000 in additional provincial funding,…
Manitoba Gov’t Announces Funding for Establishment of New Research Chair in Water Quality at University
The first research chair in water quality is to be established at the University of Manitoba through a provincial commitment of $1.25 million, the province’s…
First-Ever Manitoba/Israel Water Symposium Set for August
Building on a commitment to strengthen international co-operation on pressing water resource issues, the Province of Manitoba will welcome delegates to Winnipeg Aug. 12 to…
Manitoba Funds Water Quality Improvement Projects, Watershed Planning
Water-quality improvement projects and the development of locally-driven watershed management plans are being supported with more than $330,000 in provincial funds, Manitoba Water Stewardship Minister…