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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 (Councillor of Ward 1) regarding Zebra Mussels, their impact, and how to deal with them.
 

Councillor's Note Regarding Health of Lake Winnipeg

This note was written by Cheryhl Corrie (Councillor of Ward 1) regarding the health of Lake Winnipeg.
 

Update from Councillor Regarding Zebra Mussels and Health of Lake Winnipeg (green-blue algae)

The following information has been provided by Cheryhl Corrie (Councillor of Ward 1) regarding zebra mussels and the health of Lake Winnipeg (green-blue algae).  She provides suggestions on what you can do to help with the situations.

 

Councillor's Note

LWF Letter 1

LWF Letter 2

LWF Info

Resolutions Regarding Lake Winnipeg

The following information has been provided by Cheryhl Corrie (Councillor of Ward 1).

 

Councillor's Email

RMA Resolution 1

RMA Resolution 2

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Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg

The following information has been provided by Gordon Campbell (Treasurer for Lester Beach Association).

 

Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg

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News from the Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg

The following information has been provided by Gordon Campbell (Treasurer for Lester Beach Association).

 

MACO AGM - LWF invited to present issues

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Environmental Plan

The following information has been provided by Cheryhl Corrie (Councillor of Ward 1).

 

Councillor's Email

RM Greening background

RM Alexander Motions Greening

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More News from the Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg

The following information has been provided by Gordon Campbell (Treasurer for Lester Beach Association).

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More News from the Coalition

Invitation to Meeting

Registration

A Summary of the meeting can be found on pages 4, 9, and 16 in the Interlake Express...

http://www.expressweeklynews.ca/

 

MACO (Manitoba Association of Cottage Owners is providing website space for the Coalition to post information.  You can visit MACO's site for future information regarding the Coalition.

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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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Update from the Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg

The following information has been provided by Cheryhl Corrie (Councillor of Ward 1).

 

Councillor's Email

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Manitoba/Winnipeg News Release: Interim Phosphorous Reduction and Nutrient Removal Implementation Plan Released

The following information has been provided by Cheryhl Corrie (Councillor of Ward 1).

 

Councillor's Email

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Update from the Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg

The following information has been provided by Cheryhl Corrie (Councillor of Ward 1).

 

Councillor's Email

Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg Update

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Dead Carp, Algal Blooms, and Swimmer's Itch

DEAD CARP

You may have noticed an unusual amount of dead carp washed up on the lakeshores this year.  Fish Science and Fish Culture Section conducted tests to determine if the carp were affected by certain viruses.  The results came back negative and no further testing will be done.  Dead carp can be reported to:

Sustainable Development

204-945-6784

1-800-214-6497

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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/sd/waterstewardship/quality/images/swimmers_itch_2012.pdf 

Beach Quality and Swimmers Itch reporting

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The Coalition to Save Lake Winnipeg Call to Action

The following information was provided by Cheryhl Corrie regarding the CSLW Call to Action:

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CSLW Call to Action

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