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Message from Minister of Manitoba Conservation

Welcome to the Manitoba Conservation Website

Manitoba Conservation is responsible for stewardship of Manitoba’s environment, fisheries, forests, parks, water and wildlife. We are committed to delivering programs and services that preserve and protect our environment today, and for future generations.

Taking Action on Climate Change

Manitoba is recognized as a world leader in taking action on climate change and preparing for a greener future. Our accomplishments include:

Minister Bill Blaikie
  • constructing green buildings
  • providing low-cost heating and cooling through geothermal installations
  • introducing wind farms
  • adopting The Climate Change and Emission Reduction Act that commits the province to meeting Kyoto targets

Establishing a World Heritage Site

Manitoba supports the Pimachiowin Aki world heritage project on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. The goal is to achieve international recognition for an area of land that straddles the Manitoba-Ontario border. Manitoba is working with First Nations and Ontario on this initiative.  If selected, Pimachiowin Aki would join the list of other UNESCO world heritage sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon.

Protecting Biological Diversity

Manitoba's Protected Areas Initiative is building a network of protected areas that contain the tremendous biological diversity found in Manitoba's varied landscapes. In protected areas, logging, mining, hydroelectric developments, oil and gas development and other activities that significantly and adversely affect habitat are prohibited.

Celebrate Manitoba Parks

Manitoba's provincial park system is another way we are conserving ecosystems and maintaining biodiversity while providing outdoor recreation experiences in a natural setting. Join us in 2010 as we mark the 50th anniversary of the parks system with special celebrations and free park entry.

Explore the Website

The Manitoba Conservation website contains valuable information about all our programs, policies and practices. I invite you to explore this site to discover what we are doing and how you can contribute to our environmental protection efforts.

Bill Blaikie
Manitoba Conservation Minister