Concerns and Notices
Paddle Manitoba is committed to advocating for the protection and preservation of waterways and the advancement of recreational and wilderness paddling. We seek to build partnerships with both government and non-government agencies while working toward shared goals. We encourage you to add your own voice too. Together, we can ensure paddlers are heard.
Concerns
Recent articles related to potential issues and the places we paddle.
Manitoba budget leaves parks and nature out in the wilderness
Wilderness Committee
April 2, 2024
Concerns raised over mining exploration in caribou habitat
(Grass River Provincial Park)
The Free Press
March 13, 2024
Biggest sewage spill in at least a decade dumps 135 million litres into Red River in Winnipeg
February 13, 2024
CBC News Winnipeg
Successes
Recent initiatives that benefit recreational paddling and the places we paddle.
Rice Creek bridge replacements begin
Lac du Bonnet Clipper
April 4, 2024
New waterway rules anchored - TC restrictions on Lee River, Pinawa Channel following consultation
Lac du Bonnet Clipper
April 4, 2024
Manitoba Government taking steps to Protect Waterways
Province of Manitoba News Release
March 6, 2024
Raw sewage spill stops, bypass system in full effect
CTV News Winnipeg
February 23, 2024
Signing first formal step in creating historic conservation area
(Seal River Watershed Indigenous Protected Area)
The Free Press
January 18, 2024
Proposal to Designate Pemmican Island Provincial Park
Province of Manitoba
July 25, 2023
Proposal to Renew Amisk Park Reserve Designation
Province of Manitoba
June 1, 2023
Notices
An overview of projects and proposals that may, or are, occuring on, and over, the places we paddle.
Government of Canada Common Project Search
The Common Project Search is an interactive map that allows you to search and browse through projects and assessments submitted to multiple Government of Canada Departments that have jurisdiction over waterways: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, and Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program.
Common Project Search Interactive Map
Province of Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Public Registry
A listing of all public registry files for projects undergoing environmental assessment under The Environment Act, licensing under the Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, and other activities which require posting in Environment and Climate Change's public registry system.
Engage MB
Share your ideas, discuss important topics, and provide feedback on public policy to inform government decision-making in Manitoba. All are able to view documents, but you must register to participate in open engagement opportunities.
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