Lake Winnipeg

Today saw an encouraging step forward in the mission to save Lake Winnipeg.

Three levels of government become the first signatories to the Lake Friendly Accord, a made-in-Manitoba agreement that promotes taking action to reduce the amount of harmful algae-causing nutrients such as phosphorus from entering into the waterways that flow into our lake and protect water quality.

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, federal minister of the environment, the Honourable Gord Macintosh, provincial minister of conservation and water stewardship, and Dunnottar Mayor Rick Gamble, chair of the South Basin Mayors...

As part of our mission to educate Manitobans on the challenges and opportunities facing this significant ecosystem, LWF is pleased to assist teachers in exploring curriculum-based water issues that pertain to Lake Winnipeg and its watershed by subsidizing the cost of student transportation and/or entrance fees to approved field trip venues.

Eligibility criteria:

LWF's education funding is available to Manitoba teachers. Field trips on Lake Winnipeg themes may include, for example, World Water Day activities (March 22), visits to Oak Hammock Marsh, Fort Whyte Alive or the Manitoba Museum’s Lake...

Walk for Water is the largest grassroots fundraising event in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg. Taking place in lakeside communities, these family-friendly, pledged walks are great way to be a part of the solution – and a fun way to spend a day at the lake!

Participating is easy: Use our Walk for Water pledge form to collect donations from friends, family, co-workers, teammates and other lake-lovers in your life. (LWF provides charitable receipts for donations of $20 or more.) Then, join us at one our events for some fresh air and exercise – plus, you’ll receive a T-shirt and participate in...