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The following page is intended to give you convenient access to
other Web Sites related to Environmentalism and Conservation.
We hope you enjoy this resource while your environmental awareness
increases.
Also provided is a list of local Riparian
Stewardship Groups with either a link to their website or
a page hosted by www.saveourseine.com, this way you can learn
more about local stewardship activity and get involved and support
their projects. SOS encourages you to contact them by clicking
on their email links or using the contact information.
As part of the Resource section, SOS has provided links
to the various Civic Politician
and Provincial Politician email accounts
or personal Web Sites. SOS encourages you to voice you opinions
and concerns or ask them questions. They work for you!
If there is a website you would like us to add, please contact
us.
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Yard Wildlife Habitat
National Wildlife Federation
British
Columbia Stewardship Centre
Canadian Coast Guard
Minimum Required Safety Equipment.
The
Canadian Heritage Rivers System
(CHRS) was established in 1984 by the federal, provincial
and territorial governments to conserve and protect the best examples
of Canada’s river heritage, to give them national recognition,
and to encourage the public to enjoy and appreciate them.
Canadian
Parks and Wilderness Society
Canadian
Parks and Wilderness Society (Manitoba Chapter)
Involved in advocacy, protection and public education for parks
and wilderness in Manitoba.
Canadian
Recreational Canoeing Association
Was conceived in 1971 to serve the 2.3 million non-competitive
paddlers in Canada. We promote safe, enjoyable paddling to everyone,
regardless of age or ability.
Centre
for Indigenous Environmental Resources
Dedicated to the Protection, Preservation and Renewal of Mother
Earth.
Civic
Environmental Committee
The Winnipeg Civic Environmental Committee is an advisory committee
created by City Council to provide advice on environmental and
urban sustainability issues.
Coalition
to Save the Elms
This is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the stewardship
of the elm and other trees, forests and the urban environment.
Although we are based in Winnipeg, we have members throughout
the World. "To protect, preserve and promote the urban forest
and urban environment."
Delta
Marsh Field Station
The Field Station property is part of a designated game-bird refuge
and wildlife protection area, most of which was designated in
1987 as an ecologically significant area.
Ducks
Unlimited Canada
Successfully conducts three major programs: habitat conservation,
research and education. The purpose of each program is directed
to putting more habitat in place for waterfowl and wildlife
Ecological
Gifts Program (Federal)
A Checklist for Donating Ecologically Sensitive Land in Canada
EcoMAFIA
ECOlogical Males And Females In Action (University of Winnipeg
Student Group) are your friendly neighborhood eco-freaks. Our
job is to make sure that, ecologically speaking, the University
is a safe, sustainable environment. We provide information on
environmental issues.
Ecosystem
Valuation
Placing an economic value on ecosystems
Environmental
Education
Web Resources.
Evergreen
Bringing nature to our cities through naturalization projects.
Evergreen motivates people to create and sustain healthy, natural
outdoor spaces.
Fields
and Streams
Sustaining Manitoba's Riparian Areas.
Fish
Base
Complete fish data base with images ( 27,000 Species, 75,340 Synonyms,
135,780 Common names, 33,495 Pictures, 27,610 References, 870
Collaborators, 4 million Hits/month)
Forest
Enhancement Program
Manitoba Hydro Project
Fort
Whyte Centre
This is one of Canada's premier privately operated, non-profit,
outdoor education and recreation facilities.
Go
for Green
This is a national non-profit, charitable organization encouraging
Canadians to pursue healthy, outdoor physical activities while
being good environmental citizens.
Habitat
Conservation and Stewardship Program
To establish partnerships and to enhance habitat protection and
expanded community capacity to steward fish habitat resources.
Hands
On Save Our Streams
The Save Our Streams Teacher's Manual
How Greenways Work: A Handbook on Ecology
Preface
& Introduction
Chapter
One: Impacts of Development
Chapter
Two: Greenway Functions
Chapter Three: Greenways and Wildlife
Chapter Four: Water Resources
Chapter Five: Other Design Considerations
Katamavik
Canada's leading youth service-learning program
Living
by Water Project
Working towards healthier human and wildlife habitat along the
shorelines of Canada.
Living
Prairie Museum
A sample of the original unploughed turf containing approximately
160 native plant species has been set aside as a City of Winnipeg
nature park- located at 2795 Ness Avenue. It is a unique remnant
of our natural heritage preserved for our education and enjoyment
and that of generations to come.
Maison
Gabrielle-Roy
St. Boniface-born author Gabrielle Roy's home and museum located
along the Seine River on rue Deschambault. Seine River was often
referred to in her novels.
Manitoba
Birds
Information on birds and birding in Manitoba, Canada. The emphasis
is on trip reports and information on rarities. Any topic concerning
Manitoba birds is acceptable.
Manitoba
Clean Environment Commission
The CEC is an arms-length provincial agency that encourages and
facilitates public involvement in environmental matters and offers
advice and recommendations to the Minister of Conservation with
respect to environmental issues, project approvals and environmental
licenses.
Manitoba
Clean Water Guide
Manitoba Environment Water Quality Management Section.
MB
Conservation Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch
Conserving Manitoba's Wildlife Resources And Maintaining Biodiversity
Manitoba
Eco-Network
Provides its environmental and social reform member groups with
services which include networking, public education on environmental
issues and coalition building in response to municipal, provincial
and federal government initiatives.
Manitoba
Naturalists Society
This is a non-profit organization made up of individuals who share
a common concern for the well-being of Manitoba's nature. Today,
we continue to study nature and the protection and conservation
of our natural environment is a high priority.
Manitoba
Paddling Association
The goal of the MPA is to improve public participation in canoeing
and kayaking for recreation, fitness and competition.
Manitoba
Purple Loosestrife Project
Initiated in 1992, the Manitoba Purple Loosestrife Project (MPLP)
is a nonprofit coalition between Agriculture Canada, City of Winnipeg
Parks and Open Spaces, Canadian Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited
Canada, Manitoba Conservation (environment and wildlife branches),
Manitoba Agriculture, The Manitoba Naturalists Society, the Manitoba
Weed Supervisors Association and Delta Waterfowl and Wetlands.
Manitoba
Recreational Canoeing Association
A volunteer non-profit organization promoting safe paddling in
Manitoba, Canada.
Manitoba
Recreational Trail Association
MRTA is a registered non-profit charitable provincial association
which exists to assist local trail associations with trail development
and related issues in Manitoba.
Manitoba
Scouting
Manitoba
Council
Contact
local
Beavers,
Cubs,
Scouts
.
.
.
Manitoba
Wildlife
Federation
Dozens
of
initiatives
and
projects
important
to
the
conservation
of
our
fish
and
wildlife
resources
and
to
the
traditions
of
angling
and
hunting.
Mountain
Equipment
Co-op
Canada's
leading
supplier
of
quality
outdoor
gear
and
clothing.
Northern
Soul
Wilderness
Adventures
Specializing
in
unique
canoeing
vacations
on
Manitoba's
finest
wilderness
rivers.
Oak
Hammock
Marsh
A
36-square
km
Wildlife
Management
Area
(WMA)
that
is
one
of
North
America's
birding
hotspots.
It
features
a
restored
prairie
marsh,
aspen-oak
bluff,
waterfowl
lure
crops,
artesian
springs,
30
kilometers
of
trails,
and
some
of
Manitoba's
last
remaining
patches
of
tall-grass
prairie
-
an
endangered
habitat.
Prairie
Pathfinders
Inc.
This
is
a
non-profit
group
originated
by
four
women
who
promote
walking
through
a
wide
range
of
activity,
much
of
it
volunteer
.
.
.
to
make
walking
an
established
recreational
pursuit
in
Manitoba.
Resource
Conservation
Manitoba
This
is
a
centre
for
applied
sustainability
offering
practical
solutions
for
everyday
living.
River Watch Online
Brings the Red River to the Web, providing the latest news relating to flood issues on the Red River of the North, from Wahpeton, North Dakota to Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba
Scouts
Canada
To
contribute
to
the
education
of
young
people,
through
a
value
system
based
on
the
Scout
Promise
and
Law,
to
help
build
a
better
world
where
people
are
self-fulfilled
as
individuals
and
play
a
constructive
role
in
society.
Steam Team
Stream Team is a youth program that promotes awareness and stewardship of local watersheds.
Tools for Stewardship
Technical resources for stewards in their everyday work.
TrailPAQ
Virtually
everything
you
need
to
know
about
trails
in
Canada.
Tree
Canada
Foundation
This
is
a
not-for-profit,
charitable
organization
providing
education,
technical
assistance,
resources
and
financial
support
through
working
partnerships
to
encourage
Canadians
to
plant
and
care
for
trees
in
our
urban
and
rural
environment
in
an
effort
to
help
reduce
the
harmful
effects
of
carbon
dioxide
emissions.
The
Foundation
is
a
leader
in
promoting
the
value
of
urban
forests
in
Canada.
"Understanding
the
Science
Behind
Riparian
Forest
Buffers:
Benefits
to
Communities
and
Landowners."
Virginia State University
"Understanding
the
Science
Behind
Riparian
Forest
Buffers:
Effects
on
Plant
and
Animal
Communities."
Virgina State University
Urban
Habitat
Stewardship
Resource
Network
As
with
most
urban
centres,
Winnipeg
has
lost
much
of
its
native
habitat
to
urban
development.
Community
members
have
begun
to
show
a
great
interest
in
the
survival
of
native
species
and
the
need
for
preserving
and
restoring
local
habitat.
The
Urban
Stewardship
Resource
Network
is
the
first
time
this
wide
range
of
information
on
local
native
habitats
and
habitat
projects
has
been
brought
together
and
provided
for
public
use.
Urban
Forestry
Plan
All
trees
growing
within
the
City
of
Winnipeg
limits
are
part
of
the
"urban
forest".
The
term
urban
forest
describes
all
the
trees,
woodlands,
woody
shrubs,
ground
vegetation
and
associated
green
space
within
the
urban
area.
The
purpose
of
the
comprehensive
urban
forestry
plan
and
strategy
is
to
help
secure
a
dramatic
transformation
of
the
city
through
a
bold
scale
of
sustainable
greening.
Water Wisdom
Organization works with people to revive and protect watersheds, lakes, and rivers.
Western
Canadian Wilderness Committee
Working for the preservation through research and education.
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