Tag: Manitoba
Manitoba Calls for Federal Support on Timely Delivery of Flood Relief...
The Manitoba government has called on the federal government to do its part to ensure the timely completion of the Lake Manitoba and Lake...
Manitoba Introduces Climate and Green Plan, Would Amend Water Act
Manitoba has introduced Bill 16, the Climate and Green Plan Implementation Act, which includes the Water Protection Amendment Act.
“Our goal is to reduce carbon...
Top 5 Water in Politics Stories 2017
1. SAD lakes
The Great Lakes had a tough year. Lake Erie is not looking so healthy, Asian Carp continue their inexorable marathon towards ecosystem disruption,...
Research on Eutrophication of Shallow Prairie Lakes
Nutrient pollution and water quality is a common challenge in many for freshwater ecosystems in Manitoba and globally, causing persistent and damaging eutrophication.
Although many prairie...
Manitoba Water Infrastructure Gets $205M Boost
Eleven water infrastructure projects across the province of Manitoba will get a $53.9 million boost as federal and provincial ministers announced this week. Minister Sohi,...
First Nations Access to Water Infrastructure Linked to Health
International development experts are well aware that families in poor countries living without a toilet or piped drinking water are at risk for all...
The Wisdom of Green Infrastructure for Manitoba’s Future
As the Manitoba Government contemplates the shape and form of its carbon pricing and green plan, heeding the words of perhaps our greatest public...
Man. March Flood Outlook: Slightly Reduced
The Province of Manitoba released its March flood outlook on the 24th, which stated that levels of spring flooding continue to be dependent on...
Manitoba Red Tape Reduction Bill to Affect Drinking Water, Groundwater
Manitoba has given a first reading to its Red Tape Reduction and Government Efficiency Act, 2017, or Bill 24. The changes would impact The...
Funding for Community Projects in Northern Manitoba
The Northern Manitoba Food, Culture & Community (NMFCCC) organization has announced that it will be funding projects through 2017 that partner with people in...
