Whitemud Integrated Watershed Management Plan
The Whitemud River Integrated Watershed Management Plan encompasses the area of land which contributes water to the Whitemud River including tributaries such as Boggy and Pine Creeks. The Whitemud Watershed Conservation District is leading plan development in partnership with the Provincial government and a team of supporting agencies, interest groups and watershed residents. |
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It takes approximately two years to develop an integrated watershed management plan. The timeline on the right illustrates plan development progress. |
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In the development of an integrated watershed management plan the planning team invites a variety of groups to comment on issues important to them in the watershed. A summary of public comments can be found here once consultations have been held. If you are interested in commenting on land and water issues important to you in your watershed, click on the provide a comment tab, above. |
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Once a plan is initiated in an area a memorandum of understanding is developed between the water planning authority and the Province of Manitoba. The planning team then lays out the terms of the plan, including the timeline, budget, and scope of work.
Public meetings are held to better understand the concerns and issues of the watershed. The project management team invites watershed residents to provide input, the results of the issues discussed at public meetings are summarized here
Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
Many other government departments, agencies and stakeholder groups.
- Agricultural Land Use and Management in the Whitemud River Watershed - Agri-Environment Services Branch and Manitoba Environment and Climate Change, Food and Rural Initiatives
- Ducks Unlimited
- Lake Manitoba Stewardship Board - Science Workshops Report
- Lake Manitoba Stewardship Board - Census Report
- Lake Manitoba Stewardship Board - Residents' Survey of Development
- Lake Irwin Committee
Through a series of meetings with representatives from the Conservation District, and a broad range of technical and stakeholder representatives, a draft management plan is developed. Once this plan is reviewed by the public, the water planning authority and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, an approved plan is published and plan actions are implemented.