New report flags nutrient buildup in Shell River watershed
The 2008 State of the Watershed report from Lake of the Prairies Conservation District highlights nutrients, especially phosphorus, and sediments as the region’s top water quality issues. It notes erosion from drainage, loss of riparian buffers, degraded wetlands, and consistently high iron and manganese with pesticides and bacteria generally within guidelines.
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Shell River
Lake of the Prairies
Shell
Assiniboine
Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited
Cooperatives unite to tackle rural community challenges
Communities explore cooperative models to address business closures depopulation and economic pressures. The Energizing Rural Communities conference in Dauphin November 18 19 covers future agriculture governance funding and leadership. Resources and contacts provided for starting cooperatives and related workshops across Manitoba.
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Canada
Cooperatives
Manitoba
Parkland
Dauphin
Marnie
Parc
Mts
Parkland Recreation Complex
Farmcentre
Manitoba Grazing School
Keystone Centre
Brandon
Mbforagecouncil
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Roblin
Inglis
San Clara
Shellmouth
Ann Dandeneau
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Manitoba Community Services Council Inc
MCSC
Mbcsc.ca
Province of
Pioneer
Jeremy Knutson Ashville
Arron Nerbas
Royal Bank of Canada
Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited
PHL