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
Sep 14, 20212 min read
Water Needs Versus Wants
Water use has been growing at more than twice the rate of population increases in the last century. Over 1.4 billion people currently...
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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
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Water Quality and Fresh Water
Lake Winnipeg is a valuable resource for our region providing ecological, social and economic benefits, as well as offering unique...
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ryan85209
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Our ecosystem—how do humans, plants and animals use water?
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...
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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 7, 20212 min read
Manitoba: a pelican paradise?
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...
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ryan85209
May 21, 20212 min read
Can wildfires impact our freshwater resources?
Manitoba is experiencing a hot and dry spring resulting in multiple wildfires across the province. The fires have forced some people out...
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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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