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Advocacy success: chemical phosphorus-reduction system now operational
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Thanks to the tireless advocacy of concerned citizens, chemical phosphorus reduction is now happening at Winnipeg’s north end sewage treatment plant – the single most important step the city has taken to protect Lake Winnipeg.
Phosphorus compliance requires political leadership
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Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes must work with his cabinet colleagues to put in place a fully funded, accelerated, evidence-based plan for phosphorus compliance at Winnipeg’s north end sewage treatment plant.
Additional years of regional phosphorus data now available
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We’re excited to have caught up on pandemic-related delays with the release of regional reports from the Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network (LWCBMN)’s 2020 and 2021 field seasons!
LWCBMN data update
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After reviewing our data and consulting with our science advisors, we have removed water samples collected at hydroelectric generating stations from our dataset. We continue to work with our partners to generate credible, useful phosphorus data.
Report card on federal responsibilities for Lake Winnipeg
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Water protection isn’t easy – it’s important. Our Year Three report card reviews progress made by the federal government on recommendations first presented by LWF and the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective in 2020.
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.