Portage Farm Report: Watershed program expansion, US Crop conditions – The Graphic Leader

Jul 31, 2024

The Manitoba government is supporting the health of Manitoba’s waterways through new investments in two watersheds and the Assiniboine Delta Aquifer.

The Manitoba government is investing to expand the Watershed Districts Program. The rural municipalities of Portage la Prairie and Rockwood will join the West Interlake Watershed District and the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone will join the Westlake Watershed District. In all, 116 municipalities participate in this voluntary program that provides support to protect, restore and manage water resources.

In addition, the Manitoba government is supporting updates to the Assiniboine Delta Aquifer Management Plan. These efforts are led by the Assiniboine Delta Aquifer Management Advisory Board, which includes representatives from municipalities, industry, Indigenous communities, other local organizations and the federal and provincial governments. The planning process will provide an opportunity for public engagement and include actions and recommendations to support the long-term sustainability of the aquifer.

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