Climate, Jobs, Water, Nature: Building a resilient Manitoba.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Joined October 2012
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Lake Friendly retweeted
Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, on the summer #solstice—a time for celebrating the heritage, diversity, and achievements of #FirstNations, #Inuit, and #Métis Peoples. #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoples #NIPD #NIPD2023
Lake Friendly retweeted
💧 Safely managed water & 🚽 sanitation services will drive progress across the #2030Agenda, particularly in health, gender equality and livelihoods.
Ahead of #WorldWaterDay, learn what you can do to help solve the water crisis and take #WaterAction ➡️ unwater.org/bethechange
Lake Friendly retweeted
Enjoy provincial parks all summer long! 🏕️
The 2023 seasonal camping application package and draw information is now available. The deadline to apply is February 3. bit.ly/2LNvScC
#ManitobaParks
ALT Camper set up on a lakefront campsite. Text: Seasonal Camping applications
Lake Friendly retweeted
Good ski trail conditions across the park system, river crossings now open at Beaudry. Snowmobile trails opening in western and northern parks.
Find updates on interactive maps: bit.ly/2BbNvuC
#ManitobaParks
ALT Groomed cross-country ski trail in forest. Text: Winter Trail Grooming Reports.
Lake Friendly retweeted
Manitoba Government Launches Engagemb Survey to Inform New Water Action Plan bit.ly/3YJWMTN
ALT Graphic of the Manitoba Legislative Building. Caption: News Release Environment, Climate and Parks
Lake Friendly retweeted
#MondayMotivation 🌊 Ready to act for #water?👍
🪣Drop the hose. Use a bucket and sponge when washing cars or bikes.
🚿Use a low-flow shower head and faucet aerators.
🧰Fix leaks.
💧Save #water, save the planet🌏.
Every day, 1 change. For the water, we need.
Lake Friendly retweeted
There is 5 new water issues to hack through the Atlantic Canada #AquaHacking Challenge. Make an impact & launch your #cleantechwith the seed funding prize! bit.ly/Atlantic22-23
@smuhalifax @atlwaternetwork @ACAPSaintJohn @coastalaction @ECW_ngo @CleanFoundation @nsgov
Lake Friendly retweeted
There's still a month left to apply for the federal government’s Natural Infrastructure Fund. For project ideas or guidance on planning a #naturalinfrastructure project in your community, see CIER’s #IndigenousKnowledge in Natural Infrastructure Guidebook! tinyurl.com/2p86kpzf
Lake Friendly retweeted
Thrilled to be @womeninwaternetwork session leading into @siwi_water week in Stockholm. What a powerful group of women leaders in water diplomacy in some of the most challenging basins in the world. @IJCsharedwaters @Rob_Sisson
Lake Friendly retweeted
Check out @lakefriendly's two new booklets!
These free resources are a great way to learn about water protection! One is for adults with eco-friendly tips & the other is for kids filled with fun facts & activities
Kids - ow.ly/fbVa50Kn9Uk
Adults - lakefriendly.ca/_files/ugd/8…
Lake Friendly retweeted
Want to learn how to make a wetland garden in your own backyard? Head to onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle… to find out the benefits of wetland gardens and how you can build one yourself!
Lake Friendly retweeted
The @NCC_CNC plans to partner with Manitoban landowners, ranchers and various communities to help conserve prairie habitat which is a mix of wetlands, forest, and open grassland.
To read the full article visit portageonline.com/articles/n… #WetlandsWednesday
Lake Friendly retweeted
Knowing what belongs in a recycling bin and what doesn’t will help ensure that items have a life beyond the landfill. Hope this refresher helps! #cleanmb #wastereductionweek #circulareconomy
Lake Friendly retweeted
The Collaborative Leadership Initiative is about leaders coming to the table, sometimes literally. Sitting in a circle emphasizes that we are all here to share, listen, and collaborate. #makingitcount
@SCOIncMB @WinnipegMetro
Lake Friendly retweeted
This week in Manitoba experience art and culture across the province during Culture Days, see the magic of fall migration at Oak Hammock Marsh, fill your tummy with poutine and more! Here are 10 things to do this week in Manitoba: travelmanitoba.com/blog/10-t…
#staysafe #exploremb
Lake Friendly retweeted
Do you plan on bringing your pup on one of your adventures? @lakefriendly put together a great blog post about what you need to know about bringing your dog to provincial parks!
Did you know dogs are welcome in all provincial parks and campgrounds? Just follow out post on how to be a good and safe steward to all. Our latest blog post also features lists of pet-friendly beaches, yurts and cabins that may pique your interest! ow.ly/3nMo50FSFQS
Lake Friendly retweeted
Water testing at MB beaches finds most beaches okay, but be sure to watch for advisory signs. Check out this season’s last beach report and let us know if you see an algal bloom at manitoba.ca/beaches.
ALT Image of a Manitoba beach with small groups physically distanced. Caption: Beach Report.
Lake Friendly retweeted
Floods can cause several issues.
We can help mitigate by using data to understand how an area would react to various flooding predictions, and then present a variety of adaptation plans.
Each solution is unique to your community.
strategicsystemsengineering.…
Lake Friendly retweeted
@savelakewpg @iisd_ela @ducanada @manitobahydro South Basin Mayor and Reeves @umanitoba @scoincmb @peguisband WERI @wpgfdn KGS Group @environmentca @dcfselkirk @cityofwinnipeg South Beach Casino & Resort @fcm_online @lakefriendly Manitoba Fish and Wildlife #savenetleymarsh
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In the 1960s salt mining waste was dumped into the adjacent tributary of the Mentor Marsh, one of the largest natural marshes along the Lake Erie shoreline. Click on the link below to watch a quick video on the restoration progress! youtube.com/watch?v=ay8K4QVj… #WetlandsWednesday
