In order to protect, preserve and enhance the Greenway, SOS members organize annual tree planting events called Greenings with members of the community. Annual Cleanings are held to remove the debris and garbage that accumulates or is dumped in the natural areas.

To augment this task the Urban Green Team Program through the Province of Manitoba is very useful in accomplishing many SOS duties during the summer.

Past projects such as the successful lobbying of the government to repair the Seine River Siphon at the Red River Floodway has increased river water to healthier levels.

Current projects such as the Riffle Project, will greatly improve the water levels of the river and thereby, the habitat quality of whole lower Seine River Environment. This project, now in its eighth year, is an indication of the dedication and commitment of SOS Members.

Enjoying the Greenway is also important if the community is to treasure and care for the Seine River Greenway. Trails have been designed and monies raised to implement several walking trails. These trails connect neighbourhoods and bring Nature closer to citizens.

A historical Canoe Map by famed local-artist, Réal Bérard is also great way to encourage paddlers to enjoy the scenic, historical and educational 28 kilometers of urban river below the Floodway.

The Bois des Esprits Park Project is an attempt to create an urban forest that will protect 'A' quality habitat along the Seine River in South St. Vital.
Acting as 'watch dog' SOS strongly opposed the proposed Southglen Bridge through the Bois des Esprits.

To educate the community and raise awareness SOS has many mini-initiatives. This outreach connects with schools and community groups with SOS volunteers supplying information panels.

This website is also a very effective means to raise awareness and act as an anthropological record of SOS and the Seine River Environment.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

PROJECTS

Bois Des Esprits Project
What makes it so treasured is that it is still 'virtually undisturbed.' Imagine! A perfect forest within our City! A natural forest accessible to all citizens by transit, bike, canoe, foot, cross-country ski, or wheelchair. A forest that offers opportunities to observe diverse wildlife and enjoy other passive recreational activities!

Robert Bateman Challenge
Robert Bateman, an artist and respected environmentalist, has issued a challenge to all Manitobans to become 'Nature Lovers' by donating $50 or more to preserve the Bois des Esprits.

Greening Project
For over a decade, Save Our Seine has conducted annual Greenings at various locations along the Seine River. These areas are carefully selected based on their need for additional native species . . .

Cleanings
Even before the inception of Save Our Seine in 1990, citizens in St. Boniface were organizing to haul garbage and debris from the river and along its banks.

Riffle Project
During the past year an SOS sub-committee has been studying the idea of constructing a series of small, "low-tech" riffles along the Seine.

Urban Green Team
SOS Green Teams have a history of camaraderie and have an impressive list of accomplished projects to their names. The vast majority of young people who have had the opportunity to spend a summer working on the Seine will recommend it to anyone as a student's "dream job."


Siphon Project
The Red River Floodway cuts across the Seine River just south of the City of Winnipeg. When the Floodway was built, a large pipe (inverted siphon) was buried under the Floodway to allow the Seine River to flow into the city . . .

Southglen Bridge
The Province of Manitoba and Ladco Co. embarked on a joint venture to develop a residential subdivision near the forest called Royalwood. These beautiful homes would compete with the booming residential developments that were springing up beyond the perimeter . . .

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