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Bike to the Beach 2024
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Bike to the Beach is an annual fundraising group bike ride in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg. Get involved and help make evidence-based freshwater advocacy possible!
Take action: Tell Manitoba’s environment minister to accelerate phosphorus compliance
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Manitoba’s environment minister must accelerate phosphorus compliance at Winnipeg’s north end sewage treatment plant.
Newly released phosphorus data a critical part of freshwater solutions
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Phosphorus data shared in series of reports released today are providing valuable information to protect Lake Winnipeg by identifying hotspots where research, resources and action must be focused.
Massive sewage leak reinforces critical need for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
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Massive sewage leak reinforces critical need for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
Volunteer Opportunity: Water Sampling with the Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network
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Get involved with local water sampling efforts this field season!
Decolonizing Reading Club: White Supremacy Culture – Still Here
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Read LWF Program Coordinator Claire Harvey’s reflection on Tema Okun’s article, which explores how characteristics of white supremacy culture shows up in our workplaces and personal lives.
Statement by LWF Executive Director Alexis Kanu on the South Winnipeg Sewage Spill
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Read our Executive Director’s comments on the south Winnipeg sewage spill.
New Year, Fresh Idea
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The LWF and Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective (LWIC) teams are implementing a reduced workweek trial to advance our strategic goal of demonstrating excellence in non-profit governance and practice.
Decolonizing Reading Club: A Grandmother Begins the Story
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Read LWF Communications Advisor Marlo Campbell’s reflection on Michelle Porter’s novel, which uses episodic storytelling to explore themes of family, trauma, resistance, endurance and resilience.