Saving Lake Winnipeg is still an issue on the minds of many Manitobans, including the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
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Lake Winnipeg Foundation Signs Lake Friendly Accord
The Lake Winnipeg Foundation has become the first local non-governmental organization to sign the Lake Friendly Accord. "Leadership starts at home and we recognize our responsibility to guide the way forward," said Alexis Kanu, executive director, the Lake Winnipeg...
Wind Alerts Issued for Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba
By Sarah Klein Strong winds have prompted the province to issue wind alerts for Lake Winnipeg and areas of Lake Manitoba. High north-northwest winds developing Tuesday afternoon and evening will continue into Wednesday, resulting in a severe wind warning for the south...
Havixbeck Unveils Environmental Roadmap for Phosphorus Reduction
Mayoral candidate Paula Havixbeck would cut down on Winnipeg's phosphorus levels, saying the city is one of the biggest culprits. As part of her environmental plan, the Charleswood -- Tuxedo councillor would see the North End water treatment facility is completed. She...
Threat of Zebra Mussels on Lake Winnipeg Remains
By Sarah Klein The province's fight against stubborn zebra mussels on Lake Winnipeg is continuing. Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh said on Monday that the invasive species still exists outside of areas the province has previously...
Rain Rising Water Levels on Lake Winnipeg
By Sarah Klein Water levels on Lake Winnipeg are expected to rise seven inches in the next month due to above average rainfall recently. Manitoba Hydro put out a warning Monday, saying people around the lake and downstream on the Nelson River should be aware that...
Threat of Zebra Mussels Contained on Lake Winnipeg
By Sarah Klein Manitoba Conservation has completed its assault on zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg, but will be ramping up monitoring of the situation in the coming weeks. Zebra mussels began appearing in harbours this spring, forcing the province to use liquid potash...
Manitoba Proposes Rigorous Laws to Protect Wetlands
By Sarah Klein The Manitoba government is introducing some of the toughest regulations in the country to protect the province's wetlands. The multi-year surface water management investments come at a cost of $320 million and will also see flood protection and water...
Nearly $1M Committed to Further Lake Winnipeg Clean-Up
The federal government is funding 16 new projects to clean-up Lake Winnipeg. The nearly $1 million in funding announced Friday comes from the Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, part of the Lake Winnipeg Basin Initiative. "Like the National Conservation Plan, these...
Two Canoeists Rescued from Lake Winnipeg After Ice Moves In
Two canoeists were rescued from Lake Winnipeg on Sunday after ice blocked their access to the shore. Two men, aged 19 and 22, set out at around 12:30 p.m. in Grindstone Provincial Park. Windy conditions forced ice to move in and the pair weren't able to safely make it...
Treatment of Zebra Mussels to Start on Lake Winnipeg
The Manitoba government has released further details on how it plans to address the zebra mussels problem on Lake Winnipeg. Four harbours on the lake are at-risk, including Gimli Harbour, Silver Harbour Marine Resort/Arnes Harbour, Boundary Creek Marina/Winnipeg Beach...
Museum Exhibit to Focus on Saving Lake Winnipeg
To mark World Water Day on March 22, the Manitoba Museum is launching an exhibit to ask visitors, "How would you fix Lake Winnipeg?" Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions is the first $1 million exhibit to be built in the museum's Science Gallery. The centerpiece of the...
