Health of Lake Winnipeg and the Environment
The following information is being provided by various sources describing their views about the health of Lake Winnipeg and the environment, what is being done to help the health of both, and suggestions regarding what you can do to help. Check back for future updates...
Zebra Mussels
This article was written by Cheryhl Corrie (previous Councillor of Ward 1) regarding Zebra Mussels, their impact, and how to deal with them.
Lake Winnipeg Foundation Organization
For information regarding the Lake Winnipeg Foundation Organization, visit their website:
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www.lakewinnipegfoundation.org
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Algal Blooms, and Swimmer's Itch
ALGAL BLOOMS
Algal blooms can be reported to the following:
Water Quality Management
Box 14, 200 Saulteaux Cres
Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3W3
Tel: 204-945-0002
Fax: 204-948-2357
Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 (ext. 0002)
Email: waterquality@gov.mb.ca
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Beach Quality and Swimmers Itch reporting
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SWIMMER'S ITCH
There has been an unsubstantiated claim of swimmer's itch at Hillside beach. Lake Winnipeg is not usually a swimmer's itch lake. More info regarding swimmer's itch can be found at https://www.gov.mb.ca/safety/beach.html.
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