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Join together with other lake-lovers in a show of community support for a healthy Lake Winnipeg!

LWF’s signature family-friendly event raises funds for evidence-based advocacy to reduce phosphorus loading and protect the lake. Get involved and be part of the solution!

Date: Sunday, August 13
Location: Victoria Beach, Arthur Vincent Memorial Stage (on the Village Green)
Check-in: 9:30 a.m., walk begins at 10:00 a.m. 
Distance: 2.5 km

Donate online: Visit the Walk for Water 2023 online campaign page to make a secure donation.

Participate in person:

  • Collect donations for your walk from your...
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Returning for another year on Friday, Aug. 11, this fundraising group ride will challenge cyclists to pedal from Winnipeg to Victoria Beach in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg.

Since the first ride in 2020, Bike to the Beach has inspired record-breaking levels of community support – and we are excited to continue building on this momentum. All funds raised are used by LWF to support evidence-based advocacy to reduce phosphorus loading to Lake Winnipeg.

Please join us in supporting these determined cyclists in their efforts! 

Visit the Bike to the Beach 2023 online campaign page to donate...

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February 28, 2023
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Are you a full-time student looking for summer work before returning to school in the fall? We’re seeking an enthusiastic, organized and community-minded student to be our Summer Outreach Coordinator!

Based out of Winnipeg with some travel to various Lake Winnipeg communities, this full-time term position is 40 hours per week, $18.40/hour, from May 8 - Aug. 25, 2023, and will require some evening and weekend work.

If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about the environment and love working with people, apply to join our team and help us restore and protect the health of our great lake...

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LWF
March 1, 2022
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Are you a full-time student looking for summer work before returning to school in the fall? We’re hiring for a Summer Events and Digital Administrative Assistant! 

This full-time term position will support the planning and delivery of in-person and online outreach and fundraising events, and will also be involved in the implementation of new digital asset management software. 

This will be a primarily remote work placement with occasional office visits as needed, subject to change. You can read the full job description below: 

Summer Events and Digital Administrative Assistant

If you’re...

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LWF
June 7, 2021
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We love connecting with LWF members and supporters throughout the summer – but safety comes first. As we move forward with planning for the 2021 season, we are closely monitoring public health updates and regulations, and are prepared to adapt all activities as needed. We’ll be sharing updates on our website and social media. Check back often to keep informed on the latest plans!

Subject to change, here are some of the events currently scheduled for this summer:

  • Sunday, June 27: Save the Lake – LWF will be taking part in this community fundraiser hosted by the Gimli Yacht Club and the Kiwanis...
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LWF
August 13, 2020
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Perfect weather conditions, the camaraderie of fellow cyclists and a record-breaking amount of money raised in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg: in all aspects, the inaugural Bike to the Beach ride was a huge success.

Forty-three cyclists took part in the 2020 “founders’ ride,” a 130 km route from Winnipeg to Victoria Beach on Aug. 7. Looking sharp in matching jerseys and helped along by the energy of their fellow riders (and a much-welcomed south wind!), the group rose to the challenge – and had a lot of fun, too.

In addition to the passion and determination of...

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LWF
July 17, 2020
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Summer looks a little different for everyone this year. To keep each other safe, our annual Walk for Water events won’t be happening. We’re going to miss seeing everyone, but we’ve got some exciting new initiatives taking place!

Here’s a look at what’s happening – and how you can get involved from the comfort of your own home:

…for Lake Winnipeg

Support a healthy Lake Winnipeg with your favourite summer activity! Love to bake? Passionate about running? Keen to clean up your community? All this and more can be turned into a fundraiser …for Lake Winnipeg!

The easiest way...

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LWF
March 3, 2020
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Update: application closed

The arrival of COVID-19 in Manitoba has caused many changes to our daily lives. We want to ensure all potential applicants have the time they need to shift plans, make decisions, and prioritize actions that will help protect their health and the health of those around them.

For this reason, the deadline for applications for both positions has been extended until end of day, Friday, April 3.

Here are some other steps we are taking and/or considering with respect to our summer hiring process:

  • Interviews will be conducted online.
  • The start date of one or both positions...
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LWF
November 25, 2019
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Please Note: We are happy to mail your purchases within Canada but during the holiday season, we can’t guarantee an arrival date. If possible, we highly recommend you pick up your purchases from our downtown Winnipeg office located at 107-62 Hargrave Street. If you have any questions or need a hand, give us a call at 204-956-0436. We’re happy to help!

Looking for a holiday gift that keeps on giving? Our fundraising efforts include product sales!

Proceeds from the sale of these unique items support the protection of Lake Winnipeg. When you give them to your family members, friends, kids...

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LWF
August 13, 2019
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Update: Congratulations to the Cycling for Solutions 2019 riders for crushing the route to IISD-ELA, and a heartfelt thank you to the many supporters who donated to support citizen science! So far, the cyclists have raised over $15,000! If you'd like to add your support, the CanadaHelps donation link will remain live until Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.

Cycling for Solutions returns for a fifth year in support of citizen science!

On Aug. 30, a group of amateur cyclists will once again embark on an ambitious, three-day, 500 km self-supported road trip from Winnipeg. Man. to IISD Experimental Lakes...

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