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Water is the only known substance that is necessary to sustain life. Water is finite and its quality is important to all life. And so, it...

As we are seeing this year, droughts seriously impact Manitoba, having a major impact on agriculture, recreation and tourism, water...

Our everyday activities can greatly impact the environment. Cities and towns have many people and businesses that all need water. Water...

When we look at a rural landscape and compare it to a city landscape, the differences are obvious. Rural landscapes consist of open...

Water use has been growing at more than twice the rate of population increases in the last century. Over 1.4 billion people currently...

Water is a constant in our daily lives. We need it to drink, cook and clean. We need it for waste disposal, fire protection, watering our...

Less than 1% of the global water supply is available as drinking water. Water on our planet Water covers over 70% of our planet, and it...

We are in the dog days of summer and it’s time to relax. Pets are a part of the family and most people love to travel and camp with them....

Lake Winnipeg is a valuable resource for our region providing ecological, social and economic benefits, as well as offering unique...

All living things need water to live. We drink water every day. Fish live in water. Plants need to be watered. What happens when you...

As water flows, it collects and transports substances from the land to our lakes, rivers and streams. These substances can include...

Explore Manitoba’s beautiful provincial parks for free. Now until Sunday, July 18, Manitoba is offering free entry to all provincial...

Lake Winnipeg is an important socio-economic and cultural resource for residents who live along its shores, as well as for the entire...

Because we are dependent on water for almost all our needs, we have to protect and maintain freshwater resources. We need clean water to...

Your voice matters—share your story. Podcasting makes it easy for you to tell your story and hear the stories of others. It puts you in...

Did you know that how we treat and care for our water resources in Manitoba impacts a third of the world's American White Pelicans? Let's...

Manitoba remains at the critical level on the pandemic response system. Right now, it’s important that we stay home as much as possible....

Manitoba is experiencing a hot and dry spring resulting in multiple wildfires across the province. The fires have forced some people out...

A new year means welcoming all things anew and looking forward to what is to come—but it's also a great time to reflect on recent...

The recent announcement about Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre now offering online workshops inspired us here at Lake Friendly. As...