Be Lake Friendly

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...

Avid campers, bird-watchers, hikers, fishing fanatics, and picnic-ers likely see the value in Manitoba parks. They provide endless...

If you've been following the Lake Friendly channels, you know that we often mention this thing called the "Made in Manitoba Climate and...

How to use snow as a resource this winter.

Reuter's latest issue of the Ethical Corporation magazine included an article about how L'Oreal—the world's largest cosmetic company—has...

Manitobans everywhere already know how different this holiday season is going to look. Many long-time staples of this time of year may be...

While we are all spending more time at home these days, now might be a good time to take your mind off the world and focus on making some...

Different types of waste pose various problems for our water quality and quantity. Litter, organic, hazardous and household waste

How to dispose of common items dumped down the sink: food scraps, bathroom products, medications, and household hazardous waste.

Contaminated wastewater can pollute our lakes, making beaches unattractive, closing fisheries, and affecting tourism. Prevent pollution.

If water disappeared on this plant, life would quickly follow. Water is all around us. The amount never changes.

Today, many communities along the Red River and throughout the Lake Winnipeg watershed depend on rivers for drinking water.

To collect leaves or not to collect leaves, that might seem like the environmentally friendly question.

Keep the thermostat off to positively impact the environment. Get cozy, warm up your body, and check on your home.

Canada is abundant in fresh water, and as a result, many of us overconsume water. The average Canadian uses 327 litres per day in their...

Humans can only survive three days without drinking water. Manitoba's abundance of water plays an essential role in our daily lives.

Fishing can be a great time whether you are looking for a new hobby, a way to catch your food, or a seasoned angler. Anyone fishing can...

You can still make eco-friendly choices for your grass-covered lawn. Pay attention to mowing, invasive plants, yard waste, & watering.

Eutrophication occurs from excess nutrients, which creates algal blooms. When algae die, decomposing bacteria suck oxygen out of water.

Lake Winnipeg contains five BILLION pieces of microplastic. Four hundred million enter Lake Winnipeg per year through the two biggest rivers