Using water sustainably: meeting our needs today so others can meet theirs in the future
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...
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ryan85209
Oct 5, 20212 min read
How does water move in urban human created environments?
Our everyday activities can greatly impact the environment. Cities and towns have many people and businesses that all need water. Water...
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Sep 28, 20212 min read
How do rural communities access drinking water and how is their household waste treated?
When we look at a rural landscape and compare it to a city landscape, the differences are obvious. Rural landscapes consist of open...
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ryan85209
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Bring on the waterworks: how is water used in my watershed?
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...
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ryan85209
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Benefits of keeping our water clean
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...
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ryan85209
Jul 27, 20212 min read
What travels in water?
As water flows, it collects and transports substances from the land to our lakes, rivers and streams. These substances can include...
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ryan85209
Jun 29, 20211 min read
We need water and have a limited supply
Because we are dependent on water for almost all our needs, we have to protect and maintain freshwater resources. We need clean water to...
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ryan85209
Jan 13, 20214 min read
Manitoba businesses that made the list of Canada's Greenest Employers of 2020
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...
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ryan85209
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Learning to be Lake Friendly—Online Resources for Manitoba Teachers and Students
The recent announcement about Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre now offering online workshops inspired us here at Lake Friendly. As...
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ryan85209
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Circular Economy FAQs
The term "circular economy" might seem to be popping up in your feeds a lot recently—and for good reason! Canada announced in June 2020...
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Lake Friendly
Dec 2, 20203 min read
What is Manitoba's Climate and Green Plan?
If you've been following the Lake Friendly channels, you know that we often mention this thing called the "Made in Manitoba Climate and...
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ryan85209
Oct 9, 20203 min read
Don't dump things down the sink. Keep our lakes clean
Contaminated wastewater can pollute our lakes, making beaches unattractive, closing fisheries, and affecting tourism. Prevent pollution.
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ryan85209
Oct 2, 20203 min read
You Can Protect Water Quality in the Water Cycle
If water disappeared on this plant, life would quickly follow. Water is all around us. The amount never changes.
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ryan85209
Sep 26, 20202 min read
Healthy Rivers are Essential for Lake Winnipeg’s Survival
Today, many communities along the Red River and throughout the Lake Winnipeg watershed depend on rivers for drinking water.
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ryan85209
Aug 27, 20202 min read
How to Focus on the Important Value of Water
Humans can only survive three days without drinking water. Manitoba's abundance of water plays an essential role in our daily lives.
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ryan85209
Jun 23, 20202 min read
National Hydration Day
Raise a glass to clean drinking water. Many Manitobans rely on water from the Lake Winnipeg Watershed for clean water.
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