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

Conservation and Education

Animal Alliance & AAEV Party of Canada 101-221 Broadview Avenue Toronto, ON M4M 2G3 Ph: 416.462.9541 ext.24 Fax: 416.462.9647 www.animalalliance.ca www.projectjessie.ca www.environmentvoters.org

Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association
The Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association is an independent, non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting and enhancing source water in the Assiniboine River Watershed
www.assiniboinewatershed.com

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/

Climate Change Saskatchewan
Climate Change Saskatchewan builds awareness and understanding of climate change, motivates actions and develops support for change.
http://www.climatechangesask.com/

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

Ecosuperior Environmental Programs
EcoSuperior delivers programs that encourage and support environmental stewardship in the Lake Superior basin and beyond, for the benefit of present and future generations.
http://www.ecosuperior.org

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

Harmony Foundation
Harmony Foundation is recognized internationally for its leadership in multi-sector cooperation and creating innovative training programs and educational materials for educators, youth, the workplace and communities.
http://www.harmonyfdn.ca/

Harvest Moon Society
Based in Clearwater, Manitoba the Harvest Moon Society works toward strengthening and building linkages between urban and rural areas empowering communities while creating strategies and infrastructure to sustain community and environment
www.harvestmoonsociety.org

Invasive Species Council of Manitoba
The Invasive Species Council of Manitoba is a non-profit organization that has adopted a collaborative approach to the prevention, early detection, management and potential eradication of invasive species threatening Manitoba’s landscape.
http://www.invasivespeciesmanitoba.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/

Native Orchid Conservation Inc.
Native Orchid Conservation Inc is a non-profit organization, founded in April of 1998, whose purpose is to protect unique mini-ecosystems and their plant communities.
http://www.nativeorchid.org

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/

Nature Canada
Nature Canada's mission is to protect and conserve wildlife and habitats in Canada by engaging people and advocating on behalf of nature.
http://www.naturecanada.ca/

Nature Saskatchewan
Nature Saskatchewan promotes the appreciation and understanding of our natural environment through education, conservation and research. Founded in 1949, Nature Saskatchewan has been observing, documenting and protecting the province's biological diversity for nearly 60 years. Nature Saskatchewan provides the cultural link by which people are inspired, gain knowledge of and ultimately enjoy and protect the natural world around them.
http://www.naturesask.ca/

The Nolalu Eco Centre
The Nolalu Eco Centre is a home and learning centre created to promote and teach skills and knowledge that are beneficial to our planet and help create healthy communities
http://www.nolaluecocentre.org/

Organic Food Council of Manitoba
The Organic Food Council of Manitoba (OFCM-COG) is a chapter of Canadian
Organic Growers.OFCM-COG is an educational organization that increases
the growth and accessibility of local organic food in Manitoba.
www.organicfoodcouncil.org

The POLIS Project on Ecological Governance
The POLIS Project on Ecological Governance is a centre for research and action  The Water Sustainability Project was established by POLIS and recognizes that water scarcity is largely a social dilemma that cannot be solved by technical innovations alone.
http://www.polisproject.org

Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc. (PWRC) is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to treat injured and orphaned wildlife and to successfully release them back to their natural habitat. http://www.pwildlife.ca/

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

Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (S.A.S.) is dedicated to the education and conservation of archaeology. S.A.S. promotes responsible stewardship of Saskatchewan’s rich and diverse archaeological heritage.
http://www.saskarchsoc.ca/

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

Silva Forest Foundation
The Silva Forest Foundation is a pioneer and leader in the development and application of ecosystem-based conservation planning. EBCP is a practical means of relating to and using Earth in ways that maintain and/or restore biological diversity and natural ecosystem integrity, while fostering the development of diverse, healthy local economies.
http://www.silvafor.org

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

Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre
Formed in 1984 by a group of environmentally concerned citizens, the Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization (MWRO) was Manitoba's first wildlife rehabilitation organization. We continue today to provide care to Manitoba's injured and orphaned Wildlife 365 days a year.
http://www.mwro.mb.ca

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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/

Manitoba, Naturally
Bill Stilwell's guide to Manitoba's exciting nature experience.
http://manitobanaturally.com/

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

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

Wilderness Spirit Adventures
Wilderness Spirit offers guided canoeing adventures in the pristine Canadian Shield and arctic wilderness of Manitoba and Nunavut Territory.
http://www.wildernessspirit.com/

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Aboriginal

Debwendon Inc.
Debwendon Inc is a non-profit organization formed in 2007 to promote and preserve the Brokenhead Wetland Ecological Reserve, raise public awareness of the historic cultural connection between the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation and the Brokenhead Wetland.
http://www.debwendon.org

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

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Project
Pimachiowin Aki Corporation is a non-profit organization working to nominate a portion of the boreal forest in Manitoba and Ontario as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
http://www.pimachiowinaki.org/

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Project - Ecosystem Services Assessment (PDF) - Courtesy of Pimachiowin Aki

An Overview of the Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Project (PDF) - Courtesy of Pimachiowin Aki

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