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The following are links to provincial and national environmental organizations, parks and wilderness related groups, and other resources.

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Conservation and Education

Canadian Boreal Initiative
Established in 2003, CBI works with a wide range of conservation organizations, First Nations, industry and other interested parties to link science, policy and conservation activities in Canada’s boreal forest.
http://www.borealcanada.ca

Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
A national Aboriginal-owned environmental organization offering research, consulting, education and training services to First Nation and non-First Nation communities, governments and private companies.
http://www.cier.ca/

Coalition to Save the Elms
A nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the stewardship of the elm and other trees, forests and the urban environment.
http://www.savetheelms.mb.ca/
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Earth Day Canada
A national charitable environmental communications organization, EDC is mandated to improve the state of the environment by empowering Canadians to take action and achieve local solutions.
http://www.earthday.ca

Go Organic Gardening
Tips and ideas on growing and maintaining an organic garden, from flower beds, lawn care, fruits and vegetables, fertilizers and natural pesticide recipes, all done organically and chemical-free. Also offers an ebook.
http://www.goorganicgardening.com

Green Kids
Green Kids is the only theatre group in Canada dedicated solely to environmental education for young people.
http://www.greenkids.com/

Living by the Water Project
A national partnership initiative that is working towards healthier human and wildlife habitat along the shorelines of Canada.
http://www.livingbywater.ca/

Living Prairie Museum
A 12 hectare (30 acre) tall grass prairie preserve located inside the City of Winnipeg.
http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/naturalist/livingprairie/

Manitoba Eco-Network
Provides services to environmental and social reform member groups as well as the public.
http://www.mbeconetwork.org

Manitoba Naturalist’s Society
The MNS is a non-profit organization made up of individuals who share a common concern for the well-being of Manitoba’s nature.
http://www.manitobanature.ca/

Manitoba Purple Loosestrife Project
The four objectives of this nonprofit coalition are community education, habitat restoration campaigns, loosestrife mapping and monitoring and delivery of action-oriented, sustainable management strategies.
http://www.ducks.ca/purple/

Manitoba Wildlands
Supports the public policy goal of protected areas establishment in Manitoba.
http://www.manitobawildlands.org/

Mixedwood Forest Society
Committed to fostering research and educational activities promoting an understanding of the ecology of the parkland forest and its sustainable use.
http://www3.telus.net/mixedwood/

Natural Resources Defence Council
An American environmental action organization that uses law, science and the support of more than 1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places.
http://www.nrdc.org/

Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve
The Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR) comprises 15000 ha in southwestern Manitoba.
http://www.biosphere-canada.ca/reserves/riding_mountain/default.asp

Save Our Seine
Dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing the natural environment and heritage resource of the Seine River.
http://www.saveourseine.com/index.html

The Wilderness Classroom Organization
A non-profit organization that uses technology to transport students to the planet’s most environmentally important locations.

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Government

East Side of Lake Winnipeg Planning Initiative
Provincial Web site for the wide area planning process for land and resource use on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, which includes a vast tract of Manitoba’s boreal forest.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eastsideplan/

Manitoba Conservation
The departments of Natural Resources and Environment were amalgamated to become Manitoba Conservation in 1999. Programs of this department include parks, forestry, wildlife, fisheries, pollution prevention, air quality, and environmental reviews.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/

Manitoba Forestry Branch
This branch of Manitoba Conservation manages provincial Crown forests (including forests in provincial parks) by setting forest harvest levels, monitoring forest management activities, ensuring forests are regenerated, providing protection from insects and diseases, and collecting revenues for use of Crown timber.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/forestry/about.html

Manitoba Parks & Natural Areas Branch
This branch of Manitoba Conservation is responsible for the establishment of new parks and other protected areas (e.g. ecological reserves) and the management of existing parks.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/

Manitoba’s Protected Areas Initiative
A government program, under the Manitoba Parks Branch, dedicated to building a network of protected areas representing Manitoba’s varied landscape.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/pai/

Manitoba Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch
This branch of Manitoba Conservation develops programs, policies and legislation for hunting and trapping, biodiversity conservation, and habitat and land management on Crown and private land.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/

Parks Canada
The national agency responsible for national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites.
http://www.pc.gc.ca

Riding Mountain National Park
Situated in Western Manitoba, Riding Mountain is the province’s oldest national park.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/ridingmountain

Wapusk National Park
Located in northern Manitoba along the shore of Hudson Bay, Wapusk National Park protects one of the world’s largest known polar bear denning areas.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/wapusk

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Outdoor Recreation

Friends of Mantario Trail
A group of individuals interested in preserving the wilderness experience of the Mantario Hiking Trail located in eastern Manitoba.
http://www.manitobanature.ca/fomt/

Manitoba Recreational Trails Association
The mission of the MRTA is to provide the support, knowledge, information, technology and resources necessary to promote the construction and use of recreational trails throughout Manitoba, including the Trans Canada Trail in our province.
http://www.mrta.mb.ca/

Paddle Manitoba
This non-profit association is the advocate and instructional organization for recreational and wilderness paddle sports in Manitoba.
http://www.paddle.mb.ca/

Westman Wilderness Club
The aim of this organization is to enjoy wilderness areas by self-propelled means in a non-competitive manner, with zero environmental impact.
http://www.westmanwildernessclub.ca/

Prairie Pathfinders
The mission of this non-profit group is to make walking an established recreational pursuit in Manitoba.
http://www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca/

Mountain Equipment Co-op
MEC is Canada's leading supplier of outdoor clothing and equipment. http://www.mec.ca/

Manitoba, Naturally
Bill Stilwell's guide to Manitoba's exciting nature experience.

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Aboriginal

Poplar River First Nation - Asatiwisipi Aki
Poplar River First Nation's community initiatives for their lands are profiled.
http://www.poplarriverfirstnation.ca/

A Debt to be Paid (PDF)
An e-book detailing treaty land entitlement in Mantitoba

Aboriginal Boreal Conservation Leaders
Highlighting personal interest stories on conserving the boreal forest, as well as environmental employment resources. http://www.abcleaders.org

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