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Soil science prof Angela Bedard-Haughn takes over Aug. 15
February 2 is a day to remember the vital ecological importance of these distinct ecosystems
The draft regulations aim to reduce red tape and wait times, while increasing protection for wetlands
A new report says natural infrastructure can be cheaper than built infrastructure for controlling floods
ALUS returned to its roots in the Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District in 2014, and producers are buying in
Water quality and wetlands are key targets for the promised spending
The Manitoba government passes its Sustainable Watersheds Act to co-ordinate programs and policy in water management
The Manitoba government has adopted a carrot-and-stick approach to addressing an issue that has divided neighbours and cost the provincial economy billions due to flooding and reduced water quality. Fines for breaking the rules will rise sharply, but incentives for protecting key wetlands are being developed, and the approval process for low-impact drainage projects will be streamlined.
2,000 Hectares That’s how much wetland Manitoba loses every year to drainage. The new law specifies no net loss of “wetland benefits.” Source: Manitoba government $748 Million Protecting key wetlands would prevent 1,000 tonnes of P and 55,000 tonnes of N from entering lakes and waterways annually. The estimated saving on removal using existing technology:
There’s great potential for the trust to help farmers help the environment, says KAP
About 160 acres have been converted back to wetland after the landowners farming it saw more advantage using the acres to hold water than farming it at a loss
Other farming practices such as enhancing soil health and better design and maintenance of surface drains can also help
