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A portion of Oak Hammock Marsh, near Stonewall, today.
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DOWN THE DRAIN: Manitoba’s wetlands a shadow of their former selves

It’ll take years to reverse the trend, but the effects will be cumulative

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Manitoba farmers heading out to plant this spring can thank the likes of R.T. Riley for the fact that they have fields to work instead of swamps. Riley, best known today as one of the founders of the Great West Life Assurance company (now Canada Life), was the son of a prominent British businessman who
Project to analyze wetland carbon capture
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Project to analyze wetland carbon capture

The study, taking in both cattle and cropland, hopes to see results by 2023

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A joint study in southwestern Manitoba hopes to jump-start understanding of carbon storage and greenhouse gas release from wetlands in two important agricultural landscapes. The study has deployed sensor-equipped towers (flux towers) to measure carbon dioxide and methane emissions from wetlands on both cattle and annual crop farms. The project is funded by the Canadian
Eight municipalities join Manitoba watershed districts
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Eight municipalities join Manitoba watershed districts

Watershed districts play key role in climate resiliency: Wharton

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Eight municipalities have joined Manitoba’s Watershed Districts Program, bringing the membership to 111 out of a total 137 municipalities. “Manitoba Association of Watersheds is pleased to see further expansion of the Watershed Districts Program,” said Garry Wasylowski, board chair of the Manitoba Association of Watersheds, in a news release. “The importance of Manitoba’s 14 watershed
Among projects funded by the Conservation Trust, Ducks Unlimited Canada got $750,000 toward restoring grasslands.
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The Conservation Trust pledges $2.86 million to conservation projects

The investments will make the landscape more resilient to the effects of climate change, says MHHC

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A Ducks Unlimited project to restore native grasslands; support for cattle producers to conserve grasslands; and an initiative to protect land along Lake Winnipeg are among projects funded by the Conservation Trust this year. “These funds provide new opportunities to improve wildlife, water and soil conservation across the province,” said Stephen Carlyle, chief executive officer
Gordon and Val Turner pose with their seven grandchildren.
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A bumper crop of conservation projects

Faces of Ag: Val and Gordon Turner have developed a penchant for sustainable management projects on their land near Treherne

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Gord and Val Turner really put sustainable management practices to work on their Treherne-area farmland. There are small water retention pro­jects. Sloped areas have been stabilized with increased vegetation. Sustainable ag practices are being put to the test in the field and water bodies have been put out of reach of livestock. It is, according
John Towle poses with his CWRA Distinguished Service Award Dec. 7 in Brandon.
Faces of ag, Farmit Manitoba, Other

Watershed association honours water architect with Distinguished Service Award

Faces of Ag: Water management fixture John Towle has joined the list of CWRA Distinguished Service Award recipients

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It took some time for John Towle to get to the door after leaving the stage of the Manitoba Association of Watersheds awards banquet in early December. It seemed like every other person wanted to shake his hand. In his grip, Towle carried an inscribed paddle, the mark of his Distinguished Service Award, just presented
(Dave Bedard photo)
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U.S. aims to double cover crop planting to address climate change

Farmers in 11 states to be eligible for program

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Chicago | Reuters — The United States aims to double the country’s cover crop plantings to 30 million acres by 2030 under a new Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation program launched on Monday. The agency’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will spend US$38 million to help farmers in 11 states plant crops at a time
An aerial view of native grass buffer strips between sections in a field at New Mexico State University, pictured here in 2018.
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Perennial grass buffer strips a water conservation tool

A New Mexico researcher shared lessons on farming in low-water conditions with Manitoba organic farmers

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Perennial grass buffer strips in New Mexico fields have been shown to conserve water and block wind, and they may be useful to Manitoba organic farmers. Sangamesh (Sangu) Angadi, a professor of crop stress physiology at New Mexico State University, presented some of his research on growing in water-limited conditions to members of the Manitoba
Northern pintail ducks in flight.
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Getting their ducks in a row — of winter wheat

Coalition hopes a new winter wheat ecolabel will boost the grain’s profile and market share

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A new Habitat-friendly winter wheat ecolabel program aims to boost the profile of winter wheat as the crop provides crucial habitat for a declining species of duck — the northern pintail. “(Northern pintail) ducks that nest in winter wheat are 24 times more successful than those that choose to nest in spring-sown cereals,” said Karli
Val and Gordon Turner with their grandchildren.
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Turner family recognized for conservation efforts

Though not active farmers, Val and Gordon Turner are keen stewards of their land

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The Redboine Watershed District (RBWD) is recognizing Gordon and Val Turner for their impact on the landscape through water and soil conservation programs. “They are a very community-minded couple that has always been interested in conservation and nature,” said RBWD board member Reg Marginet. “They have been such a benefit to our district. We are pleased to

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