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Conservation Districts of Manitoba 2010-2011 Annual Report

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Conservation Districts Of Manitoba Districts de conservation Du Manitoba

Annual Report Rapport annuel 2010-2011 2010-2011


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MINISTER OF WATER STEWARDSHIP

Legislative Building

Winnipeg, Manitoba,

CANADA R3C 0V8

His Honour the Honourable Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M.

Lieutenant – Governor of Manitoba

Room 235

Legislative Building

Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8

Your Honour:

I have the privilege of presenting, for the information of your Honour, the Annual Report

of the Conservation Districts of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2011, along with the

audited financial statements of the Districts for the same period.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Melnick


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CONSERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION Room 314, Legislative Building, 450 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8

The Honourable Christine Melnick

Minister of Water Stewardship

Room 314, Legislative Building

Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8

Dear Minister Melnick:

I submit for your approval the 2010-2011 Annual Report of the Conservation Districts for

the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.

With a continued focus on local watershed health in Manitoba, this document outlines the

programs delivered by the Province‟s Conservation Districts in support of protecting, preserving,

and managing Manitoba‟s valuable lands and water.

The Conservation Districts Program continues to serve Manitobans by providing locally

relevant planning, programming and sound financial management.

Respectfully submitted,

Don Norquay

Deputy Minister

Chair, Conservation Districts Commission


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Table of Contents

Table des matières

Title Page

Titre Page

Conservation Districts Program ...................................................................................................... 6

Alonsa Conservation District ........................................................................................................ 13

Assiniboine Hills Conservation District ....................................................................................... 15

Cooks Creek Conservation District .............................................................................................. 19

East Interlake Conservation District ............................................................................................. 22

Intermountain Conservation District............................................................................................. 25

Kelsey Conservation District ........................................................................................................ 28

La Salle Redboine Conservation District ...................................................................................... 31

Lake of the Prairies Conservation District .................................................................................... 34

Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District ......................................................................... 37

Pembina Valley Conservation District.......................................................................................... 40

Seine-Rat River Conservation District.......................................................................................... 44

Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District ............................................................................... 47

Turtle Mountain Conservation District ......................................................................................... 50

Turtle River Watershed Conservation District ............................................................................. 54

Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District ........................................................................... 57

West Interlake Watershed Conservation District .......................................................................... 61

West Souris River Conservation District ...................................................................................... 63

Whitemud Watershed Conservation District ................................................................................ 66


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Appendices

Audited Financial Statements

Appendix A - Alonsa Conservation District

Appendix B - Assiniboine Hills Conservation District

Appendix C - Cooks Creek Conservation District

Appendix D - East Interlake Conservation District

Appendix E - Intermountain Conservation District

Appendix F - Kelsey Conservation District

Appendix G - La Salle Redboine Conservation District

Appendix H - Lake of the Prairies Conservation District

Appendix I - Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District

Appendix J - Pembina Valley Conservation District

Appendix K - Seine-Rat River Conservation District

Appendix L - Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District

Appendix M - Turtle Mountain Conservation District

Appendix N - Turtle River Watershed Conservation District

Appendix O - Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District

Appendix P - West Interlake Watershed Conservation District

Appendix Q - West Souris River Conservation District

Appendix R - Whitemud Watershed Conservation District


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Conservation Districts Program

Watershed Planning & Programs

Box 20,000

Neepawa MB R0J 1H0

Phone: 204-476-7033

Fax: 204-476-7539

Conservation Districts Commission:

Don Norquay Linda McFadyen Barry Todd

Chairperson Deputy Minister Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister Local Government Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Water Stewardship

Fred Meier Milton Sussman Doug McNeil

Deputy Minister Deputy Minister Deputy Minister

Conservation Health Infrastructure and Transportation

Ron Kostyshyn Roger Wilson

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association Association of Manitoba Municipalities

Karen Rempel Lisette Ross

Public Appointee Public Appointee

Management / Secretariat:

Rhonda McDougal, Director Wayne Hildebrand, Manager

Planning and Coordination Watershed Planning & Programs

Manitoba Water Stewardship Phone: 204-476-7033

Phone: 204-945-8271 Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Sheldon Anderson, Senior Resource Planner Sarah Coughlin, Senior Watershed Planner

Watershed Planning & Programs Watershed Planning & Programs

Phone: 204-476-7034 Phone: 204-945-7408

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Sheila Gair Watershed Planning & Programs

Administrative Officer Watershed Planner Regional Offices

Phone: 204-945-5554 David Jones Dauphin

Email: [email protected] Andrea McLean Brandon

Erin Shay Winnipeg

Suzanne Smith Brandon

Patrick Watson Winnipeg

Jonathan Wiens Winnipeg


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Conservation Districts

Program

Foreword

The Conservation Districts Program operates under

the authority of The Conservation Districts Act.

The Conservation Districts Act provides for the

creation of conservation districts and requires the

establishment of a commission to oversee the

activities of the conservation districts‟ boards. The

Conservation Districts Commission, in turn, reports

to the Minister of Water Stewardship. The

Conservation Districts Act also requires each

conservation district to prepare an annual report,

which includes: an update on progress made towards

developing and implementing their watershed

management plans; general remarks with respect to

activities related to the establishment of new districts

or expansion of existing districts; summary of land

and water management programming activities; and

the Auditor‟s Report for each district. The

Watershed Planning and Programs Section of

Manitoba Water Stewardship acts as the secretariat to

the Conservation Districts Commission and is

responsible for the administration of the program.

Manitoba Water Stewardship together with municipal

authorities provide annual funding to assist

conservation districts. In addition, the districts

procure additional funding from local landowners,

Ducks Unlimited Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food

Canada, Environment Canada, and many other

government and non-government agencies. Other

provincial departments such as Manitoba

Conservation, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural

Initiatives, and Manitoba Infrastructure and

Transportation also provide grants for specific

projects.

Most districts are in the process of preparing

integrated watershed management plans for

watersheds within their respective districts.

Throughout the planning process for each watershed,

districts establish a long-term vision, mandate, goals,

objectives, and a 5-year program and operating

budget.

Programme des districts de

conservation

Avant-propos Le Programme des districts de conservation est régi

par la Loi sur les districts de conservation.

La Loi prévoit la création de districts de conservation

et exige la mise sur pied d‟une Commission chargée

de superviser les activités des conseils des districts de

conservation. Cette Commission doit de son côté

rendre compte au ministre de la Gestion des

ressources hydriques. La Loi exige aussi que chaque

district de conservation prépare un rapport annuel qui

comprend : un compte rendu des progrès accomplis

quant à l‟élaboration et à la mise en œuvre des plans

de gestion des bassins hydrographiques; des

remarques générales sur les activités liées à la

création de nouveaux districts ou à l‟agrandissement

de districts existants; un résumé des activités de

gestion des terres et de l‟eau; et un rapport préparé

par un vérificateur. La Section de la planification de

la gestion des bassins hydrographiques et des

programmes du ministère de la Gestion des

ressources hydriques agit à titre de secrétariat de la

Commission des districts de conservation et est

responsable de l‟administration du programme.

Le ministère de la Gestion des ressources hydriques

et les administrations municipales membres

fournissent un financement annuel aux districts de

conservation afin de les aider. De plus, les districts

obtiennent un financement additionnel à coûts

partagés des propriétaires fonciers de leur région, de

Canards Illimités Canada, d‟Agriculture et

Agroalimentaire Canada, ainsi que d‟autres

organismes d‟État et organismes non

gouvernementaux. D‟autres ministères provinciaux,

comme le ministère de la Conservation, le ministère

de l‟Agriculture, de l‟Alimentation et des Initiatives

rurales ainsi que le ministère de l‟Infrastructure et des

Transports peuvent aussi accorder des subventions

pour des projets particuliers.

La plupart des districts de conservations sont en train

de préparer des plans de gestion de bassin

hydrographique. Au cours du processus de

planification, chaque bassin hydrographique établit

une vision à long terme, se fixe un mandat et des

objectifs, et élabore un programme et un budget de

fonctionnement sur cinq ans.


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Program Growth

The Rural Municipality of Franklin and the

Town of Niverville joined the Seine-Rat River

Conservation District

The Town of Virden joined the Upper

Assiniboine River Conservation District

The Rural Municipalities of Piney, Stuartburn,

Franklin and Montcalm submitted a request to

the Department to prepare a proposal to form a

new Conservation District for the Roseau River

watershed

The Village of Erikson has requested to rejoin

the Little Saskatchewan River Conservation

District

The Rural Municipality of Siglunes requested to

rejoin the West Interlake Watershed

Conservation District

The Town of Hartney requested to join the

Turtle Mountain Conservation District

Expansion du programme

La municipalité rurale de Franklin et la ville de

Niverville se sont inscrits au District de

conservation des rivières Seine et aux Rats

La ville de Virden s‟est inscrite au District de

conservation de la partie supérieure de la

rivière Assiniboine

Les municipalités du bassin versant de la

rivière Roseau ont présenté une demande pour

élaborer une proposition pour s'inscrire au

programme

Le village d‟Erikson a présenté une demande

pour se réinscrire au District de conservation

de la rivière Little Saskatchewan

La municipalité rurale de Siglunes a présenté

une demande pour se réinscrire au District de

conservation de l‟ouest de la région d‟Entre-

les-Lacs

La ville de Hartney a présenté une demande

pour s‟inscrire au District de conservation de

la Montagne de Tortue


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Program Activities

In 2010-2011, the Conservation Districts Program expended over $8,000,000 towards land and water stewardship

programming. The following is a summary of activities:

Program Component Projects 2010-2011 2009-2010 Units

Watershed Planning Watershed management plans 32 26 in progress

Habitat assessments 3 9 projects

Public Education Education programs - local schools 162 143 schools

& Extension Tours / Demo days / Extension 73 72 projects

Recreation sites / tourism 22 25 projects

Fisheries & Wildlife Wildlife habitat enhancement 16 46 projects

Fisheries enhancement 10 15 projects

Conservation agreements 9 6 projects

Soil Management Enviro farm planning referrals 13 23 referrals

Forage seeded 2985 5023 hectares

Forage / soil testing 104 201 projects

GIS services / mapping 230 322 projects

Gully erosion repairs 26 25 projects

Manure management 20 4 projects

Pasture management systems 7 37 projects

Pasture pipelines 8 10 kilometres

Planned grazing 6 8 projects

Rotational winter feeding 2 2 projects

Salinity seed 40 91 projects

Shelterbelts 66 58 kilometres

Swath grazing 8 8 projects

Trees planted 17942 17021 trees

Grassed Waterways 11 6 projects

Custom seeding 2 7 kilometres

Composters 281 370 projects

Water Management Water pump rental 5 17 projects

Water retention 26 63 projects

Water quality tests - wells / surface 3770 3572 samples

Watering systems - off-site 59 64 projects

Wells sealed 282 425 wells

Wells - maintenance & brochures 753 900 wells

Benthic monitoring 36 18 samples

Stream bank stabilization 29 30 projects

Erosion control 20 38 projects

Equipment rental 190 374 hectares

Ring dikes 1 7 projects

Riparian exclusion fencing 54 38 kilometres

Beneficial Management Practice research 8 5 projects

Livestock crossings / stream access 8 16 projects

Shale Traps 12 0 projects

Farmyard Runoff Control 3 0 projects

Crossing Infrastructure Crossings repaired or replaced 127 146 crossings

Drain Infrastructure Drainage licenses 170 122 reviews

Drain construction / reconstruction 55 50 kilometres

Drains maintained 1389 1327 kilometres

Beaver dams removal 363 463 dams

Sub-division applications 38 49 reviews


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Activités du programme

En 2010-2011, le Programme des districts de conservation a dépensé plus de 8 millions de dollars pour des

programmes de gestion des eaux et d‟aménagement des terres. Voici un résumé des activités au cours de l‟exercice

2010-2011 :

Volet du programme Projets 2010-2011 2009-2010 Unités

Planification Plans de gestion des bassins hydrographiques 32 26 en cours

dans les bassins versants Évaluation des habitats 3 9 projets

Éducation Programmes éducatifs pour les écoles de la région 162 143 écoles

du public et diffusion Visites guidées, présentations et activités de diffusion 73 72 projets

Sites de loisirs et tourisme 22 25 projets

Pêche et faune Mise en valeur des habitats fauniques 16 46 projets

Mise en valeur de la pêche 10 15 projets

Accords de conservation 9 6 projets

Gestion des sols Renvois au programme de planification agricole 13 23 renvois

environnementale Plantation de fourrages

2985

5023

ha

Analyses de fourrages et de sols 104 201 projets

Service d‟information géographique et cartographie 230 322 projets

Restauration des ravines 26 25 projets

Gestion du fumier 20 4 projets

Systèmes de gestion des pâturages 7 37 projets

Canalisations d‟eau dans les pâturages 8 10 km

Planification des pacages 6 8 projets

Alimentation des animaux en rotation pendant l‟hiver 2 2 projets

Graines tolérant la salinité 40 91 projets

Brise-vent 66 58 km

Pâturage sur andains 8 8 projets

Plantation d‟arbres 17942 17021 arbres

Gestion des terrains boisés 2 1 projets

Voies d‟eau gazonnées 11 6 km

Semis à forfait 2 7 km

Composteurs 281 370 projets

Gestion de l‟eau Location de pompes à eau 5 17 projets

Rétention des eaux 26 63 projets

Tests de qualité de l‟eau dans des puits et en surface 3770 3572 échantillons

Systèmes d‟arrosage extérieurs 59 64 projets

Fermeture des puits 282 425 puits

Puits – entretient et brochures 753 900 puits

Surveillance des milieux benthiques 36 18 échantillons

Stabilisation des rives 29 30 projets

Lutte contre l‟érosion 20 38 projets

Voies d‟eau gazonnées 190 5 projets

Location d‟équipement 190 374 ha

Digues circulaires 1 7 projets

Clôturage d‟exclusion le long des rives 54 38 km

Recherches dans le domaine des pratiques de

gestion bénéfique

8

5

projets

Accès aux cours d‟eau et voies de passage pour le

bétail

8 16 projets

Pièges à sédiments de schiste argileux 12 0 projets

Contrôle de ruissellement de cour de fermes 3 0 projets

Gestion de l‟infrastructure des Réparation et remplacement des traverses 127 146 traverses

traverses


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Gestion de l‟infrastructure Permis de drainage 170 122 évaluations

de drainage Construction et reconstruction des canaux de drainage 55 50 km

Entretien des canaux de drainage 1389 1327 km

Suppression de barrages de castors 363 463 barrages

Demandes en vue d‟effectuer des subdivisions 38 49 évaluations


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Conservation District Grants

Subventions aux districts de conservation

Up to 75 percent of the costs of conservation district

programs are funded by provincial grants. The

grants are provided for watershed planning and

implementation initiatives that support public policy

objectives relating to the stewardship of Manitoba‟s

lands and water. Program areas include but are not

limited to wetland protection and reclamation, water

quality improvement, water storage and retention,

wildlife and fisheries habitat protection and

rehabilitation, water and water control infrastructure

management, soil conservation, public education

and extension, and a variety of other resource

management initiatives. The funding is also used to

assist with the operational and administrative

expenses of each conservation district.

Les subventions provinciales couvrent jusqu‟à 75 % du

coût des programmes des districts de conservation. Ces

subventions sont destinées aux initiatives de création de

bassins hydrographiques et de planification dans ces

bassins qui appuient les objectifs des politiques publiques

en matière de gestion des eaux et des terres du Manitoba.

Le programme comprend divers volets, notamment la

protection et la remise en état des milieux humides,

l‟amélioration de la qualité de l‟eau, le stockage et la

rétention d‟eau, la protection et la restauration des habitats

fauniques et aquatiques, la gestion de l‟eau et de

l‟infrastructure de régulation des eaux, la conservation des

sols, l‟éducation du public et la diffusion et diverses autres

activités de gestion de ressources. Les fonds sont aussi

utilisés pour aider à couvrir les dépenses d‟exploitation et

d‟administration de chacun des districts de conservation.

CONSERVATION DISTRICT GRANTS 2010-2011

SUBVENTIONS AUX DISTRICTS DE CONSERVATION EN 2010-2011

DISTRICTS / DISTRICTS PROVINCIAL

GRANTS

SUBVENTIONS

PROVINCIALES

Alonsa $ 290,000 290 000 $

Assiniboine Hills $ 229,430 229 430 $

Cooks Creek / Ruisseau Creeks $ 325,000 325 000 $

East Interlake / Est de la région d‟Entre-les-Lacs $ 335,000 335 000 $

Intermountain $ 305,000 305 000 $

Kelsey $ 169,000 169 000 $

Lake of the Prairies / Lac des prairies $ 190,000 190 000 $

La Salle Redboine $ 210,000 210 000 $

Little Saskatchewan River / Rivière Little Saskatchewan $ 200,000 200 000 $

Pembina Valley / Vallée de la Pembina $ 410,000 410 000 $

Seine-Rat River / Rivières Seine et aux Rats $ 340,000 340 000 $

Swan Lake Watershed / Bassin de drainage de Swan Lake $ 212,000 212 000 $

Turtle Mountain $ 345,000 345 000 $

Turtle River Watershed / Bassin de drainage de la rivière Turtle $ 460,000 460 000 $

Upper Assiniboine River / Partie supérieure de la rivière Assiniboine $ 300,000 300 000 $

West Interlake Watershed / Ouest du bassin de drainage d‟Entre-les-

Lacs $ 125,000 125 000 $

West Souris River / Ouest de la rivière Souris $ 226,000 226 000 $

Whitemud Watershed / Bassin de drainage de la rivière Whitemud $ 755,000 755 000 $

Watershed Planning Grant / Governance Workshop $ 188,570 188 570 $

TOTAL $ 5,615,000 5 615 000 $

NOTE: Refer to the Audited Financial Statements in the appendices for details on local/external funding

and total expenditures.

REMARQUE : Veuillez consulter les états financiers vérifiés en annexe pour des détails sur le financement local

et externe et sur les dépenses totales.


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Alonsa Conservation District

Introduction

The Alonsa Conservation District has been in operation since 1978 and is located along the western shores of Lake

Manitoba, encompassing approximately 4,450 square kilometres. The district includes all or parts of the Rural

Municipalities of Alonsa and Lawrence. The landscape is characterized by a series of gentle undulations of ridges

and wetlands, and includes the major watersheds of Garrioch Creek, Sucker Creek, Hamlin Drain, and Reedy Creek,

along with several others that drain into Lake Manitoba, Ebb and Flow Lake, and Lonely Lake.

The district offers programs relating to waterway and crossing maintenance, water management, soil conservation,

fisheries, wildlife and forestry management. The district is also involved with supporting historic resource projects,

public education, tourism, and recreation projects.

ALONSA CONSERVATION DISTRICT

BOARD MEMBERS 2010-2011

SUB-DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON ADDRESS

#107 – Crane River/Hamlin Drain Fred Taylor Rorketon

#110 – Garrioch Creek Danny North Alonsa

#113 – Lonely Lake/Ebb and Flow Lyle Finney Ste. Rose du Lac

#157 – Weiden Drain A. Rick Lodge Rorketon

#160 – Kinosota Ridge Allan Carriere Amaranth

Chairperson / Provincial Appointee Edward Zdan Alonsa

Summary

The Alonsa Conservation District supported projects and programs relating to waterway and crossing maintenance,

fish hatchery activities, forage, wildlife habitat enhancement, tree planting, recreation trail maintenance, aboriginal

historic site maintenance, and park improvement this year. The district board is committed to educational and

extension activities to fulfill its mandate of conserving, sustaining, and preserving the diversity of this unique area

while strengthening the local economy.

The district continued to participate in the development of an integrated watershed management plan for the

Westlake Watershed. Highlight of activities included the establishment of 925 ha of forage, maintained 22 km and

reconstructed four kilometres of agricultural drains, removed beaver dams at 141 sites, repaired crossings at seven

locations, and supported the Lake Manitoba walleye fish hatchery.

Manitoba Water Stewardship and the rural municipalities of Alonsa and Lawrence are the main financial partners

with additional funding from Manitoba Conservation Green Team Program, Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Métis

Federation, and Lake Manitoba Fishermen's Association. The district also formed partnerships with watershed

landowners for programs that focus on common interests for the environment and sustainable development.


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TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2010-2011

Activity Expenditure

Administration $ 43,582.00

Assets $ 11,314.00

Governance and Policy $ 37,093.00

Watershed Extension $ 9,999.00

Program Support $ 139,544.00

Wildlife and Fisheries $ 17,568.00

Soil Conservation $ 65,586.00

Water Management $ 47,816.00

Drain Infrastructure $ 147,170.00

Crossing Infrastructure $ 40,859.00

TOTAL $ 560,531.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix A.

Administration

Consisted of office and general operation expenses

Governance and Policy

Held 11 board meetings and six sub-district meetings

Hosted an annual meeting involving all sub-district members

Manager and Chairman attended Manitoba Conservation Districts Association meetings

Board and staff attended the annual Manitoba Conservation Districts Association convention

Staff and board members attended one professional development workshop

Watershed Extension

Provided youth speaker sponsorships and graduation awards

Maintained 13 existing tourism and education sites, including nature trails and aboriginal petro-form sites

Continued to support the efforts of the Alex Robertson Museum and United Church Historical project

Program Support

The board employs one full time manager, an administrator, an administrative assistant and two summer

students

Wildlife / Fisheries

Continued a partnership with the fish hatchery and assisted with Lake Manitoba walleye spawning activities


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Soils Conservation

Assisted 44 landowners with the establishment of 925 ha of permanent cover through the Forage Incentive

Program

Assisted 21 producers with land management planning using Geographic Information System

Water Management

Completed the 6th

year of water quality testing at 20 sites

Removed beaver dams and debris at 141 sites

Participated on the watershed planning Project Management Team

Waterway Infrastructure

Drain maintenance activities included:

o drain cleanout and vegetation removal at 17 sites or 22.5 km

o completed one Water Rights License application

o surveyed three sites

o completed phase two (4 km) of the Hamlin Drain capital infrastructure project

Crossing maintenance activities included:

o completed crossing repairs at seven sites

External Funding

Program/Partner Funding

Manitoba Hometown Green Team $ 4,103.66

Birdwatchers Fund $ 3,046.00

Manitoba Local Government – Emergency Management Organization $ 24,774.81

Landowners & Sundry $ 31,995.00

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation – Capital Investment Program $ 90,000.00

TOTAL $ 153,919.47


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Assiniboine Hills Conservation District

Introduction

Assiniboine Hills Conservation District was formed April 1, 2008 as a merger between the Mid Assiniboine River

and Tiger Hills Conservation Districts. The district includes the Rural Municipalities of Argyle, Cornwallis,

Glenwood, Oakland, Riverside, South Cypress, Strathcona, Whitewater, the Town of Souris, and the Villages of

Glenboro and Wawanesa. The district covers 6,349 square kilometres within the Central Assiniboine and Lower

Souris sub-watershed in southwest Manitoba. The topography is varied from undulating hills to low lying

marshlands, with soils ranging from Stockton sands to Assiniboine clays.

ASSINIOBINE HILLSCONSERVATION DISTRICT



#56 – Pelican / Rock Jack Bolack Glenora

#68 – Elgin Creek Sam Phillips Souris

#69 – Lower Souris Reenie Weenink Nesbitt

#70 – Oak Creek Hugh Stephenson Baldur

#98 – Little Souris Gordon Beddome Douglas

#99 – Epinette/Willow Jim Abernethy Glenboro

Board Chairperson Heather Dalgleish Sprucewoods

Summary

The district continued to participate in the development of the Pembina River and Central Assiniboine-Lower Souris

River Integrated Watershed Management Plans. The board prioritized program funding and approved applications

that targeted the primary issues within the district. Program highlights included: sealing of 24 abandoned wells; the

installation of six off-site watering systems; completion of four riparian fencing projects; shock chlorination of 19

wells; stabilization of six creek banks; development of 12 new wells; and the establishment of 222 ha of forage.




Assets $ 43,889.00




Plan Implementation $ 158,376.00

TOTAL $ 458,532.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix B.

Administration

Consisted of office supplies, rent, utilities and vehicle expenses


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Assets

Purchased a new full size truck.


Board Remuneration

o held nine board meetings

Sub-District Remuneration

o held 14 sub-district meetings

o held one sub-district tour

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association

o chairperson attended Manitoba Conservation District Association meetings

o staff and sub district members attended the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association convention

Watershed Extension

Demonstration & Tours

o hosted one sub district tour

o set up a display at three Agricultural Day events

o hosted three tree workshops

o hosted a manure composting workshop

Advertisements and Signs

o printed advertisements in local papers

o purchased six project signs

o printed 50 programming posters

Environmental Education

o purchased trees for two children‟s tree education days

o participated in the 6th

Annual South West Manitoba Water Festival

o sponsored Oak Hammock Marsh presentations for local schools

o purchased two River Watch Kits

Program Support

The board employs one full time manager, one part-time administrator, one full time technician, and two

summer students

Plan Implementation

Central Assiniboine and Lower Souris River Watershed activities included:

o hosted three planning meetings

o sealed six abandoned wells

o installed one pond leveller (beaver)

o completed one rotational grazing project

o installed six alternate watering systems

o planted two shelterbelts

o sponsored four cover crop establishments (93 ha)


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o completed soil testing at 14 sites

o shock chlorinated six wells

o assisted seven landowners in establishing 100 ha of permanent cover through a forage incentive

program

o rented a mole leveller to 21 land owners

o established eight new wells through the water supply development program

o constructed two shoreline stabilization projects

o surveyed two sites for future project planning

o completed one fisheries riffle structure

Pembina River Watershed activities included:

o completed four riparian fencing project

o sealed 18 abandoned wells

o installed four beaver dam pond levellers

o finished one rotational grazing system

o installed four alternate watering systems

o performed soil testing at 16 sites

o shock chlorinated 13 wells

o completed one off site watering demonstration

o distributed forage seed (129 ha) to nine producers

o installed four new wells through the Water Supply Development Program

o completed four shoreline stabilization projects

o constructed one low level crossing

o surveyed one future project site

External Funding


Hometown Green Team $ 6,077.00

Federal Summer Student Program $ 3,159.00

Municipal Grants $ 2,000.00

Landowners $ 9,206.00

Equipment Sales $ 2,000.00

Interest (banking) $ 1,249.00

Manitoba Energy, Science and Technology $ 780.00

Environment Canada - Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund $ 17,500.00

Royal Bank of Canada – Blue Water Fund $ 5,000.00

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives $ 14,229.00


Manitoba Water Stewardship Fund $ 17,250.00

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association – Research Program $ 6,385.00

TOTAL $ 99,720.00


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Cooks Creek Conservation District

Introduction

The Cooks Creek Conservation District was established in 1979 and is located east of Winnipeg. The district

includes most of the Cooks Creek watershed, which discharges into the Red River, and parts of the Carrs Creek and

Lower Seine River watersheds, both of which flow into the Red River Floodway. Topography, soils, and vegetation

of the watershed are distinguished by an eastern upland and a central lowland area.

The district covers an area of 862 square kilometres and includes all or parts of the Rural Municipalities of

Springfield, Taché, Ste. Anne, Brokenhead, and Reynolds. The district‟s proximity to Winnipeg has led to an influx

of commuter residents into the rural areas as well as in the communities of Anola, Cooks Creek, Dugald, Oakbank,

Ste. Genevieve, and Richer.

COOKS CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#9 – Lower Seine River Bill Ammeter Dufresne

#11N – Lower Cooks Creek Garry Brown Dugald

#11S – Upper Cooks Creek Marc Ross Richer

#12 – Carrs Creek Bob Bodnaruk Springfield

Board Chairperson Neil Van Ryssel Oakbank

Summary

Cooks Creek Conservation District programming includes the reconstruction and maintenance of water control

works, well sealing, drainage license approvals, water retention, wildlife habitat enhancement, sub-division

application review, and public education initiatives. Highlights in 2010-2011 included: 257 wells tested; sealed 9

abandoned wells; maintained and reconstructed 141 km of agricultural drains; repaired 11 floodgates; replaced five

culverts; and built two water retention sites. In addition to the regular grant from Manitoba Water Stewardship, the

district continues to secure additional funding through provincial and federal programs and through partnerships

with local landowners and municipalities.




Assets $ 40,235.00




Watershed Planning $ 189.00


Drain Maintenance $ 586,958.00

Crossing Maintenance $ 46,442.00

TOTAL $ 893,451.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix C.


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Administration

Consisted of office cleaning, office supplies, utilities, equipment leases, audit and legal fees

Assets

Purchased one computer monitor and added funds to an infrastructure reserve


Held 17 board meetings

Watershed Extension

Toured district projects and viewed problem areas

Hosted a youth fishing day with 15 children

Program Support

Salaries for a full time manager, a part time administrator, and two summer students

Watershed Planning

Signed a pre-planning stage of Cooks-Devils Creek Integrated Watershed Management Plan

Sampled 257 wells as part of a well water inventory project

Water Management

Sealed nine abandoned wells

Built two water retention projects in partnership with local municipalities

Provided a rebate to eight landowners for energy efficient home appliances


Drain maintenance activities included:

o cleaned out 11.2 km of drains

o mowed approximately five km of drains

o sickle mowed 24 km of drains

o sprayed approximately 58 km of drains

o brushed approximately three km of drains

o reconstructed 10 km of drains

o surveyed 40 km of drains

Crossing maintenance activities included:

o repaired 11 culvert flood gates

o replaced two bridge decks

o replaced five crossings with upgraded culverts


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External Funding


Hometown Green Team $ $ 5,367.00

Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation $ 136,605.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Planning Grant $ 25,000.00

Municipal Grants $ $ 49,203.00

Landowner Contributions $ 900.00

TOTAL $ 217,075.00


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East Interlake Conservation District

Introduction

The East Interlake Conservation District was established in 2005 and includes all or parts of the Rural Municipalities

of Armstrong, Bifrost, Fisher, Gimli, Rockwood, Rosser, St. Andrews, West St. Paul, and Woodlands, the City of

Selkirk, the Towns of Arborg, Teulon, Stonewall, and Winnipeg Beach, and the Villages of Dunnottar and Riverton.

The district covers 7,113 square kilometres of land with approximately 55,000 residents. The area is characterized

by a diverse agricultural community, tourism associated with inland, shoreline and water activities, industry,

aggregate and peat mining, and residential developments along Lake Winnipeg and north of the Winnipeg capital

region. Agricultural activities include livestock (beef, dairy, poultry and hogs), forage production, annual crop

production, and specialty operations.

The district is comprised of, and governed by, four major watersheds and offers programming in five programming

areas including water quality, surface water management, watershed planning, soil and riparian health, and

conservation education.

EAST INTERLAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT



Fisher / Washow Bay Robert Green Fisher

Grassmere / Parks Creek Garry Peltz Woodlands

Icelandic River / Willow Creek Garry Wasylowski Armstrong

Netley / Wavey Creek Rick Gamble Dunnottar

Board Chairperson Harold Foster Bifrost

Provincial Appointee Melvin Podiama Fisher

Summary

The district continued to implement its mandate to promote watershed health by offering programs with a focus on

water quality and surface water management, including a private well inventory, abandoned well sealing, riparian

management, conservation agreements, wetland restoration, water flow surveying, and education.

In addition to regular programming, several long term projects have been completed or advanced, including a five-

year benthic invertebrate study and a well water inventory in the Fisher River watershed. The district continued the

watershed planning process for the Willow Creek watershed and has transitioned towards implementing

recommendations contained in the Icelandic River-Washow Bay and Netley-Grassmere Integrated Watershed

Management Plans.

The district continued to develop urban-focussed programs by supporting a zero-waste community event and

subsidizing the sale of composters and rain barrels. The district also coordinated the forth Interlake Water Days

event which was held in the City of Selkirk.


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Assets $ 84,617.71





TOTAL $ 586,450.49

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix D.

Administration

Consisted of office supplies, rent, mortgage, utilities, phone, accounting and vehicle expenses

Assets

Purchased a property with an office building, all-terrain vehicle and trailer


District hosted:

o 12 executive board meetings

o six sub district meetings

o one annual general meeting

District representatives attended events, including:

o six Manitoba Conservation District Association meetings and the convention

o the Red River Basin Commission convention

Watershed Extension

Hosted the 4th

Annual Water Day event in the City of Selkirk

Featured in eight print articles

Maintained and updated the district web page (www.eicd.ca)

Designed and distributed four brochures to 17,000 watershed residents

Made presentations at eight school related events

Supported a zero-waste Canada Day event in West St. Paul

Attended 12 community events to promote district programming and sell composters and rain barrels at a

subsidized price

Program Support

Board employs four full time staff including: a manager, a financial administrator, a resource planner, a survey

technician, and three summer students

http://www.eicd.ca/


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Plan Implementation

Sampled 337 private wells for nitrates and bacteria in the Fisher River Watershed

Sampled surface water quality at 25 sites on a quarterly basis with assistance from students from Arborg

Collegiate

Sealed 34 abandoned or problem flowing wells

Surveyed and digitized approximately 700 km of waterways in the Netley-Wavey Watershed

Installed 5.5 km of exclusion fencing on the Icelandic and Fisher rivers

One landowner participated in the mulch applicator program in the Grassmere-Parks Watershed

Signed two Conservation Agreements to conserve 92 acres, of which:

o 30 acres of wetlands were restored in the Netley-Wavey Watershed; and

o 62 acres of forest/wetland were protected in the Icelandic-Washow Bay Watershed

Planted native grass in a roadside ditch in the Netley-Wavey Watershed as a demonstration project

Supported a study on effluent irrigation in the Interlake

Completed one streambank stabilization project

Surveyed 10 potential water retention or conservation agreement sites

Completed a report on the five-year benthic invertebrate sampling program

External Funding


Lake Winnipeg Foundation - benthic invertebrate monitoring program $ 5,000.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship - 10% holdback for 09/10 Interlake Water Days $ 400.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship - 10% holdback for 08/09 Fisher R. Fisheries Study $ 2,375.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship - Netley-Grassmere Watershed Plan $ 11,350.40

Manitoba Water Stewardship - Netley-Grassmere implementation grant $ 22,500.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship - Willow Creek Watershed planning grant $ 19,058.03

Manitoba Water Stewardship - Fisher River watershed planning grant $ 25,000.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship - Watershed Health/Stream Reach $ 5,000.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship - Icelandic-Washow Bay implementation grant $ 15,162.03

Environment Canada- Icelandic - Washow Bay nutrient abatement $ 7,500.00

Environment Canada - Sustainability of Municipal Wastewater Irrigation $ 3,529.13

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association - research project $ 4,000.00

Manitoba Conservation - Hometown Green Team $ 7,988.00

TOTAL $ 128,862.59


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Intermountain Conservation District

Introduction

The Intermountain Conservation District was established as Manitoba‟s ninth Conservation District on July 15,

1997. The district covers approximately 7,200 square kilometres and is located between Riding Mountain National

Park, Duck Mountain Provincial Forest, Dauphin Lake, and Winnipegosis. The landscape of the district varies from

steep forested escarpment to gentle sloping lakeshore land.

The district consists of all or parts of the Rural Municipalities of Dauphin, Ethelbert, Gilbert Plains, Grandview,

Mossey River and Mountain South, the Villages of Ethelbert and Winnipegosis, the Towns of Gilbert Plains and

Grandview, and the City of Dauphin.

INTERMOUNTAIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#47 – Vermillion River Boris Michaleski Dauphin

#48 – Wilson River Mervin Kotak Gilbert Plains

#49/102 – Fishing/Fork/Mossey River Kevin Janzen Winnipegosis

#93 – Upper Valley River Raymond Rodgerson Grandview

#95 – Lower Valley River/Mink Creek Lawrence Safronetz Sifton

#103 – Garland/Point River Ken Shewchuk Garland

#104/105 – Pine/Sclater/Duck River Greg Rehaluk Ethelbert

Board Chairperson Ernie Bayduza Dauphin

Provincial Appointee Syd Puchailo Gilbert Plains

Summary

The programs implemented by the district address local land and water management issues. Watershed studies have

contributed to the knowledge base of the district‟s governance structure and watershed residents. The district

completed the Wilson Watershed Resource Study, and continued development of the East Duck Mountain-

Sagemace Bay and Dauphin Lake Basin Integrated Watershed Management Plans. Highlights of 2010-2011

included: 263 wells tested; five grassed waterways constructed; 16 abandoned wells sealed; 77 beaver dams

removed; seven stream banks stabilized; two conservation corridors established; 891 ha of forage established;

installed one off-site watering system; constructed one livestock crossing; and installed 1400 m of pasture pipeline.

Extension and education activities continue to encourage area youth to become more involved in resource

conservation and management. Continued partnerships with several agencies provide watershed residents with the

knowledge and technical support to adopt conservation activities and programs.


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Assets $ 3,550.24





TOTAL $ 474,052.55

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix E.

Administration

Consisted of expenses for utilities, audit fees, office supplies, building maintenance and insurance

Assets

No major assets were purchased


Consisted of board and sub-district remuneration and expenses, professional fees and professional development

activities

Watershed Extension

Hosted the Mountain Region Water Festival

Sponsored Ducks Unlimited Canada‟s Oak Hammock Marsh Legacy Tour at five elementary schools in

Dauphin, Winnipegosis and Ethelbert

Continued work on the Shanty Creek Watershed Education Center

Presented the district scholarship at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

Hosted three backyard composting workshops in Dauphin, Grandview and Ethelbert

Facilitated a plant and soil discussion at Gilbert Plains School

Awarded Bob and Roseanne Demchuck and family with the annual Conservation Award

Program Support

The board employs three full time staff including: a manager, a financial administrator, a resource technician, and a full time seasonal watershed planning assistant as well as two summer students

Plan Implementation

Dauphin Lake Watershed activities included:

o hosted four public open houses for the Dauphin Lake Watershed Integrated Watershed Management

Plan in partnership with the Turtle River Watershed Conservation District


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o completed the Wilson River Watershed Study

o constructed four grassed waterways

o provided forage seed to 24 landowners for 382 ha

o completed one community tree planting project

o tested 263 private wells under the Water Quality Monitoring Program

o continued the maintenance and use of one tree plantation

o sealed ten abandoned wells

o completed four beaver dam removals and one beaver management project

o completed one stream bank stabilization project

o established two conservation corridors

East Duck Mountain-Sagemace Bay Watershed activities included:

o hosted three project management team meetings and began drafting the East Duck Mountain-Sagemace

Bay Integrated Watershed Management Plan

o constructed one grassed waterway

o provided forage seed to 29 landowners for 509 ha

o continued the maintenance and use of one tree plantation

o sealed six abandoned wells

o completed 73 beaver dam removals and one beaver management project

o six stream banks were stabilized

o provided one alternative watering system

o installed 1400 metres of pasture pipeline for off-site watering

o completed one livestock crossing

External Funding



Manitoba Water Stewardship $ 3,000.00

Manitoba Conservation - Sustainable Development Innovations Fund $ 20,700.00

Landowner Contributions $ 34,814.10

Miscellaneous $ 1,100.30

TOTAL $ 67,602.40


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Kelsey Conservation District

Introduction

The Kelsey Conservation District was formed in January 1999 and is comprised of the Rural Municipality of

Kelsey, the areas of Pasquia and Carrot River settlements, Rall‟s Island, Wanless and Cranberry Portage. The

district covers 900 square kilometres and has an approximate population of 2,750.

KELSEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

BOARD MEMBERS 2010–2011


Cranberry Portage Dave Cupples Cranberry Portage

Vice Chair Gwen Donohoe Pasquia Settlement

Wanless Kelvin Dionne Wanless

Board Chairperson Kathy Joyal Rall‟s Island

Provincial Appointee Neil Scott The Pas

Summary

The district continued to focus on the development and delivery of programs around sustainable agriculture and

source water protection. All programs offered through the district were performed with the objective of improving

water quality. A source water protection plan is currently underway with the assistance of a consultant. Recreation

and tourism are the focus of programming in Wanless and Cranberry Portage, the two communities within the

district that are north of the 54th

parallel. The district continued to place priority on partnership development.




Assets $ 5,000.00





TOTAL $ 242,263.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix F.

Administration

Consisted of office supplies, utilities, rent, accounting fees, insurance and vehicle expenses


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Assets

Purchased a printer/photocopier


Board Remuneration

o held ten executive board meetings

Professional Development

o manager attended three Managers meetings

o administrator attended one Administrators meeting

o board and administrator attended the Saskatchewan River Delta meeting in The Pas

o board members and manager attended a board governance workshop in Dauphin

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association

o board and staff attended the convention

Watershed Extension

Demonstration and Tours

o participated in a tour for the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council

o hosted an apple tree pruning seminar

o hosted the district‟s annual tour and year in review with a pit roast

o hosted a demonstration tour of the nitrogen ramps project, crop and soil borne disease management, and

manure composting


o printed advertisements for: two district events, as well as an abandoned and artisan well advertisement

o distributed a district quarterly newsletter


o sponsored and participated in hosting the Northern Envirothon

o hosted the 4th

Annual Northern Water Festival

o planted and harvested two gardens with area students (Carrot Valley and Wanless)

Program Support

The board employs one full time manager and one part time financial administrator

Plan Implementation

A consultant reviewed the draft Source Water Protection Assessment Report

Continued work on mapping for the source water protection plan

Conducted spring soil testing

Tested forage crops

Purchased 50 composters

Completed a pasture pipeline for the Carrot River Project

Installed two alternative watering systems

Completed three manure composting projects

Completed four swath/bale grazing projects


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Sealed four wells

Groomed the eco-trail in Cranberry Portage

External Funding


Producer Contributions $ 8,080.13

Manitoba Canola Growers $ 1,000.00

TOTAL $ 9,080.13


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La Salle Redboine Conservation District

Introduction

The La Salle Redboine Conservation District was formed in January, 2001. The district has a population of

approximately 37,000 residents and encompasses 7,000 square kilometres of central Manitoba, extending from

Spruce Woods Provincial Park to Winnipeg, and from Delta Marsh to Carman.

The district features a diverse landscape characterized by rolling sand hills, glacial till deposits, and the Manitoba

Escarpment in the west, to the Red River flood plain clay deposits in the east. The district includes the Rural

Municipalities of Victoria, South Norfolk, Dufferin, Grey, Cartier, MacDonald, and portions of Portage la Prairie

and Ritchot, the towns of Treherne, Carman, and St. Claude, and the city of Portage la Prairie. The conservation

district is divided into eight sub-districts and involves 49 sub-district members.

LA SALLE REDBOINE CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#18 Boyne – Norquay Roy Wood Carman

#21 Central La Salle Richard Penner Elm Creek

#22 Lower La Salle Rodney Burns Starbuck

#24 Upper La Salle Claude Menard Elie

#71 Cypress River Raymond Huggart Treherne

#100 Long Lake John Bekeris St Claude

#100A Assiniboine Marshall Piper Cartier

#101 Delta Walter Keryluk Portage la Prairie

Board Chairperson Toby Trimble Portage la Prairie

Summary

The focus of the district is soil and water conservation programming. Priority programs continue to include well

sealing, well treatment, erosion repair and protection, livestock relocation, and tree planting. The district continues

to promote water retention and water quality improvement programming.

This year was highlighted by work completed with local schools to increase promotion of the River Watch Program

and the Manitoba Envirothon. The district completed: three grassed waterways; sealed 27 abandoned wells; planted

8.5 km of shelterbelts; constructed one ring dike; and repaired eight gully erosions.




Assets $ 13,260.00




Soil Management $ 23,277.00



TOTAL $ 482,925.00


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For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix G.

Administration

Included office cleaning, office supplies, utilities, and insurance

Assets

Purchased River Watch Kit & Sonde unit for delivery of River Watch Program

Purchased tow-behind seeder/aerator for quad


District hosted:

o eight executive board meetings

o ten sub district meetings


District representatives attended:

o six Manitoba Conservation District Association meetings

o the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association convention

Watershed Extension

Redesigned the district website ( www.lasalleredboine.com )

Sponsored education initiatives including River Watch and Envirothon programs

Hosted open house information session on Woodlot Management with Manitoba Agro-Woodlot Program

Program Support

The board employs a full time manager, a full time administrator, a full time technician, and two summer

students

Plan Implementation

La Salle River Watershed activities:

o constructed one dike

Stephenfield Lake Watershed activities:

o completed one water retention project

o initiated the survey and design phase on Pelly‟s Lake project

General program activities included:

o completed eight gully erosion projects

o constructed three grassed runways


o planted 8.5 km of shelterbelts

o installed 1.5 km of pasture pipeline

http://www.lasalleredboine.com/


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o installed 1 alternate watering system

o constructed 1 farmyard run-off control project

External Funding



Landowners $ 900.00

Canada Revenue Agency $ 20,086.49

Interest and Insurance $ 1,380.20

TOTAL $ 29,854.69


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Lake of the Prairies Conservation District

Introduction

The Lake of the Prairies Conservation District was established in 2001. The district is bordered by the Duck

Mountain Provincial Park to the north, Riding Mountain National Park to the east, Saskatchewan to the west, and the

Village of Binscarth to the south.

The district covers an area of approximately 3,408 square kilometres and includes the Rural Municipalities of

Russell, Shellmouth-Boulton, Shell River, Silver Creek, the Towns of Russell and Roblin, and the Village of

Binscarth. The district is comprised of six sub-districts and involves 34 sub-district members.

LAKE OF THE PRAIRIES CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#79 Silver Creek Kelvin Mazur Russell

#91 Shell River Stan Herechuk Inglis

#92A Assiniboine River North Louise Smigelsky Roblin

#92B Assiniboine River South Jack Lenderbeck Roblin

#92C Thunder Creek Willie Brown Russell

#94 Valley River Ron Turetsky Shortdale

Board Chairman Wayne Buick Inglis

Provincial Appointee Vacant

Summary

In the 9th

year of operation the district remains committed to the promotion of watershed and water quality

protection programs. The district continued the partnership with the Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District

to address recommendations in the Assiniboine-Birdtail Watershed and continued working with local stakeholders to

implement actions items in the Shell River watershed management plans. Highlights in 2010-2011 included: the

relocation of one livestock holding facility, the protection of 12 ha of land in partnership with the Nature

Conservancy of Canada; sealing of eight abandoned wells; funding of two off-site watering systems; completion of

two riparian fencing projects; the construction of one grassed waterway, and the stabilization of two creek banks.




Assets $ 1,575.00





TOTAL $ 266,715.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix H.


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Administration

Consisted of expenses for utilities, audit and legal fees, office supplies, building maintenance and insurance

Assets

No assets were purchased

Watershed Extension

Promoted district programs by submitting articles and advertising in local papers

Hosted a Solar Watering Demonstration Day

Hosted a riparian health workshop

Assisted in the development of the Baydak Lake interpretive trail boardwalk

Maintained the Inglis Marsh boardwalk and interpretive trail

Held five Eco-Camp sessions for youth


Included board and sub-district remuneration and expenses, professional fees, and professional development

Held 12 regular board meetings and four sub-district meetings, as well as an annual general meeting in Inglis

Program Support

The board employs one full time manager, one part time financial administrator and a seasonal technician

Plan Implementation

Completed a draft of the Assiniboine-Birdtail Integrated Watershed Management Plan in partnership with the

Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District and began to implement actions identified in the plan

Completed a draft of the Shell River Integrated Watershed Management Plan and began to implement actions

identified in the plan

Assiniboine-Birdtail Watershed

Actions undertaken to address source water protection:

o sealed four abandoned wells

Actions undertaken to address surface water quality:

o contributed to the purchase and installation of two off-site watering systems

o contributed funding to the Silver Creek Nutrient Reduction Project that included relocating livestock

holding pens and improving riparian areas

o completed one riparian stewardship fencing project

o established one riparian shelterbelt along Spear Lake

o completed one embankment protection project

o constructed one grassed waterway

Actions undertaken to address surface water management:

o provided rain barrels to watershed residents as part of the Urban Water Catchment program


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Shell River Watershed

Actions undertaken to address source water protection:

o established the Roblin Source Water Protection Committee as part of the Roblin Source Water

Protection Initiative

o hosted a private well water testing day and inventoried and assessed 60 wells

o sealed four abandoned wells

Actions undertaken to address surface water quality:

o hosted a phosphate-free urban nutrient reduction event

o completed one riparian stewardship fencing project

Actions undertaken to address surface water management:

o protected 30 acres of wetland habitat in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada

o completed one embankment remediation project on the Boggy Creek

o facilitated the transaction of rain barrels to watershed residents as part of the Urban Water Catchment

Program

External Funding



Government of Canada - Environment Canada $ 6,842.00

Government of Canada – Excise Rebate $ 94.05

Rain barrel Revenue – Urban Water Catchment $ 16,575.00

ECO Camp registration $ 260.00

Interest and Rebates $ 7,033.00

TOTAL $ 33,160.05


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Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District

Introduction

The Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District was formed in 1999. The district includes four towns, all or

parts of ten rural municipalities, covers over 4,200 square kilometres, and has an approximate population of 10,500

permanent residents.

The district covers a majority of the Little Saskatchewan River Watershed and part of the Oak River Watershed,

which are both part of the larger Assiniboine River Basin. Features of the district include: portions of the prairie

pothole landscape; recreational lakes; areas of significant slope; and steep valleys. The district extends north to

Riding Mountain National Park, south to the Assiniboine River at Brandon, west towards Oak River, and east to

Minnedosa.

LITTLE SASKATCHEWAN RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#72A – Upper Oak Ron Budiwski Olha

#72B – Lower Oak Ralph Sprenger Alexander

#81A – Upper Central Little Saskatchewan Ray Frey Onanole

#81B – Lower Central Little Saskatchewan Larry Cardy Minnedosa

#82A – Upper Little Saskatchewan Sandra Dmyterko Elphinstone

#82B – Lower Little Saskatchewan Dennis Pedersen Newdale

Board Chair Ken Cook Minnedosa

Provincial Appointee Vacant

Summary

The district continued to implement recommendations from the Little Saskatchewan River and Arrow-Oak River

Integrated Watershed Management Plans. Program highlights this year included: the development and delivery of a

nutrient reduction program targeting the Lake Wahtopanah catchment area; sealed 19 abandoned wells; built one

water retention structure; installed four off-site watering systems; installed 8.7 km of riparian fences; planted 9.7 km

of shelterbelts; distributed 121 rain barrels; and established 319 ha of permanent forage cover.




Assets $ 16,635.00





TOTAL $ 381,456.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix I.


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Administration

Included expenses for rent, utilities, audit and legal fees, office supplies, and related equipment leases and

maintenance

Assets

Purchased a solar powered off-site watering system


District members participated in:

o thirteen board meetings, five committee meetings, and 14 sub-district meetings

o one annual general meeting for elections

o one operational planning meeting with Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District

Board representatives attended:

o the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association convention (24 members)


Watershed Extension

Provided staff resources to facilitate a station at the soils field day at the Manitoba Zero Tillage Research Farm

Presented water plan actions at various council meetings

Hosted a tour for Assiniboine Community College students to view the vegetated buffer strip project

Hosted a low impact logging field tour in partnership with mountainside community woodlands

In partnership with Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District and Lake of the Prairies Conservation

District, facilitated the Water World station for 200 Park West School Division students involved in an outdoor

learning experience

Prepared four advertisements for programming in local papers

Distributed district program flyers to 5,380 mailboxes

Program Support

Board employed three full time positions: a manager; an administrator; a technician; and one summer student

Plan Implementation

Arrow Oak watershed activities included:

o hosted the Oak River sub-district planning meeting with a contracted facilitator

o sealed five abandoned wells

o coordinated the testing of 12 private wells

o constructed one small dam

o facilitated the sale of 36 rain barrels to homeowners

o contracted the preparation of a shoreline management brochure

o installed 550 m of buried pipeline

o funded the seeding of 50 ha of forage seed

o seeded 38 ha with no-till drill

o planted 2.5 km of shelterbelt

o sponsored Oak Hammock Marsh presentations at two area schools


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Little Saskatchewan River watershed activities included:


o coordinated the testing of 186 private wells

o facilitated the sale of 176 rain barrels to homeowners

o installed two beaver pond levellers

o funded seven landowner projects through Lake Wahtopanah Nutrient Reduction Project

o funded four alternate watering projects

o installed 1.5 km of buried water pipeline

o sponsored three students to attend an Eco-Science Camp

o prepared a shoreline management brochure

o funded the installation of 8.7 km of riparian fencing

o collected samples at long-term water quality monitoring station

o met with Clear Lake Watershed stakeholders to develop action items and review accomplishments

regarding the initiative “keep the Clear in Clear Lake”

o collected runoff samples for a vegetated buffer strip project

o demonstrated the use of an off-site watering system at two sites

o completed a water quality lab exercise with 26 high school students

o shared the benefits of trees with area middle years students and provided 50 white spruce seedlings

o funded the seeding of 80 ha of forage seed

o seeded 151 ha with a no-till drill

o planted 7.2 km of shelterbelt

o sponsored Oak Hammock Marsh presentations at five area schools

External Funding


Manitoba Water Stewardship – Fisheries Enhancement Fund $ 1,795.10

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Plan Implementation Grant $ 25,000.00



Environment Canada $ 25,000.00


Interest and Rebates $ 2,216.16

TOTAL $ 94,293.87


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Pembina Valley Conservation District

Introduction

The Pembina Valley Conservation District was formed in October 1989 and covers 5,164 square kilometres of

southern Manitoba. The district shares a boundary with North Dakota, and the principal landscape features include

the Pembina Valley, Manitoba Escarpment, Tiger Hills, Cypress River Valley, and part of the Red River Valley.

The district is a partnership between the 20,529 residents of six municipalities, three towns and two villages. There

are eight sub-districts that represent the sub-watersheds within the district. The strength of the partnership lies in the

grassroots approach and strong support from Manitoba Water Stewardship and external funding agencies.

PEMBINA VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT



Badger Creek Wendell Krahn Cartwright

Boundary Area Brenda Seward Manitou

Crystal/Cypress Henry Harms Crystal City

Dead Horse Les Titchkosky Morden

Lizard Lake Walter McTavish Miami

Pembina Escarpment George Jackson Miami

Swan Lake Jim Cockerline Pilot Mound

Tiger Hills Art Klassen Manitou

Board Chairperson Murray Seymour Darlingford

Summary

In 2010-2011 the district program was highlighted by partnerships, offering fundamental soil and water management

programs, and working with landowners to encourage conservation practices. Resources were targeted towards

water quality protection measures that included watershed planning, source water protection, water control, water

testing, shock chlorination, well assessment, and abandoned well sealing.

Highlights in 2010-11 included: sealing 42 abandoned wells; the construction of 11 water retention projects; the

stabilization of nine creek banks, restoration and protection of a 32.4 acre wetland through a Conservation

Agreement; distribution of 1,119 ha of forage seed; the planting of 1,100 trees; providing 25 well head assessments;

and the development of two back flood areas.

The district collaborated with several groups to deliver watershed initiatives. The partnership groups included:

Ducks Unlimited Canada; Manitoba Hydro; Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives; Manitoba Habitat

Heritage Corporation; Manitoba Conservation; Environmental Youth Corp.; Hometown Green Team; Canada

Summer Jobs; Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation; and Local Government-Manitoba Emergency Measures

Organization.


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Assets $ 23,407.00





TOTAL $ 778,624.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix J.

Administration

Expenses for utilities, audit, legal fees, insurance, office supplies, and related equipment leases and

maintenance

Assets

Purchased a computer, scanner, culvert inventory, and a repaired survey unit


District hosted:

o eight executive board meetings and 28 sub-district meetings

o an annual general meeting


o chairperson attended six Manitoba Conservation District Association meetings

o board and staff attended the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association convention

Watershed Extension

Maintained the district website (www.pvcd.ca)

Completed the construction of an outdoor classroom structure at Binney Nature Preserve Park

Installed 12 signs to promote district activities and projects

Consulted 25 landowners regarding programming

Hosted eight tours for Manitoba Water Stewardship-Water Resource Officer

Sponsored education initiatives including Riverwatch, Water Festival, Ducks Unlimited “On the Go Program”,

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association youth media awards and held a Regional Envirothon Competition

and assisted with the local Envirothon programs

Wrote five articles on water quality concerns for local publications

Sponsored two information days for new drainage licensing regulations


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Program Support

The board employs four full-time staff consisting of: a manager, an administrator, a technician, an assistant

technician, and a part-time administrator, as well as three summer students.

Plan Implementation

Pembina River Watershed activities included:

o riparian planting around Goudney Reservoir

o sealed 42 abandoned wells targeting watershed risk areas

o completed 25 well head assessments

o tested 197 private wells

o Goudney Reservoir and Roseisle Creek Water Testing

o distributed 178 ha of salinity seed

o constructed 11 water retention projects

o provided 941 ha of forage seed for erosion areas along waterways

o completed one fisheries enhancement feasibility study on the La Riviere Dam

Stephenfield Lake Watershed activities included:

o stabilized nine creek banks

o completed five erosion control projects

o riparian planting around Lake Minnewasta

o planted 1,100 trees

o repaired three low level stream access crossings

Coleman/Shannon Water watershed activities included:

o Designing small dam projects

Central Assiniboine and Lower Souris River Watershed activities included:

o constructed two back-flood projects

o stabilized one gully

o restored a 32.4 ha wetland

o protected 32.4 ac wetland through a Conservation Agreements


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External Funding


Government of Canada – Gas Tax Rebate $ 356.00

Government of Canada – Canada Summer Jobs $ 4,210.00

Manitoba Conservation – Hometown Green Team $ 7,988.00

Enbridge Pipelines Inc. $ 16,717.00

Access Credit Union $ 2,000.00

Manitou Kinsmen Club $ 2,000.00

Nellie McClung Collegiate – Royal Bank, Blue Water Fund $ 1,353.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Fisheries Enhancement Fund $ 10,996.00

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation $ 9,625.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship $ 35,326.00


Manitoba Water Stewardship - Wetland Restoration Fund $ 15,400.00

Ducks Unlimited Canada $ 2,072.00

Agriculture Sustainability Initiative $ 23,868.00

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association $ 6,056.00

Manitoba Envirothon $ 2,000.00

Rent Revenue $ 10,100.00

Geographic Information Photos $ 1,310.00

Surveying Revenue $ 1,550.00

Inventory Revenue $ 2,501.00

Inventory Revenue $ 17,123.00

Municipal Grant $ 13,055.00

Interest and Investments $ 5,715.00

TOTAL $ 216,321.00


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Seine-Rat River Conservation District

Introduction

The Seine-Rat River Conservation District was officially formed in 2005. The district is bordered by Winnipeg to

the northwest, the Red River to the west, the Sandilands Provincial Forest to the east, and the Roseau River

watershed to the south. The district covers 3,732 square kilometres and includes approximately 51,300 residents.

The district includes all or parts of the Rural Municipalities of De Salaberry, Franklin, Hanover, La Broquerie,

Reynolds, Ritchot, Springfield, Ste. Anne, Montcalm, Stuartburn and Taché, the town of Ste. Anne and Niverville,

the Village of St. Pierre, and the City of Steinbach. The district is comprised of six sub-districts and involves 56

sub-district members.

SEINE-RAT RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#3/4 – Lower Rat River/Joubert Creek Jim Swidersky Zhoda

#5 –Marsh River Gerry Maynard St. Malo

#6 – Tourond Creek Dylan Barkman Pansy

#7 – Manning Canal Earl Funk Steinbach

#8 – Upper Seine River Bob Brandt Steinbach

#9 – Lower Seine River Art Bergmann Ste. Anne

Board Chairperson Cornie Goertzen Steinbach

Provincial Appointee Larry Bugera St. Pierre

Summary

The primary focus of the district is riparian management, water storage, watershed education, and groundwater

protection. The district completed the third year of a well water inventory and continued with water quality

sampling on the Seine River, Rat River, and Joubert Creek. The St. Malo Lake stewardship committee continued to

review and discuss findings. A steering committee was set up to oversee the development of the Kleefeld outdoor

classroom. The district initiated: the De Salaberry Crown Land Water Retention Project; sealed two abandoned

wells; completed a well head protection project; constructed a grassed waterway; and completed an erosion control

and a rain garden project. Other activities included the coordination of municipal well water testing pick-up dates,

the printing of the Seine River Integrated Water Management Plan (officially recognized in July 2010), and the

initiation of the Rat-Marsh River Integrated Water Management Plan.




Assets $ 37,386.00





TOTAL $ 453,035.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix K.


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Administration

Consisted of office rent, supplies, insurance, audit, legal fees, bank charges, property taxes on district land, and

operational expenses for two district vehicles and an all-terrain vehicle

Assets

Purchased a laptop computer, software, printer and cell phone


Held 12 Board meetings, 15 sub-district meetings, and an annual organizational meeting involving all members

Watershed Extension

Debuted the „Sacred River‟ film in Lorette and Steinbach

Maintained the www.srrcd.ca website

Sponsored Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre presentations at 11 local schools

Participated in the initial planning stages of the Kleefeld Outdoor Classroom project

Set up information/promotional display at local agricultural events throughout southeastern Manitoba

Program Support

The board employs three full time staff and four summer students

Plan Implementation

Printed the Seine River Integrated Watershed Management Plan

Continued work on the Rat River Integrated Watershed Management Plan including: five Project Management

Team meetings; five public consultation meetings; and one Watershed Team meeting

Seine River Watershed

Actions to improve surface water quality:

o planted 50 trees near Mitchell with financial assistance from Manitoba Hydro

o collected 76 water samples on the Seine River

o completed one erosion control project near Ste. Adolphe

o completed one grassed waterway near Grande Pointe

Actions to improve groundwater quality:

o tested well water and distributed promotional literature at 1,189 sites through the well water inventory

project

o sealed two abandoned wells and completed one well head remediation project

Action to improve surface water management:

o partnered with the Cooks Creek Conservation District and the municipalities of Taché and Ste. Anne to

maintain Fire Guards 13 & 13A as a water retention dike

o completed a fish survey for the Seine River Wildlife Association water retention project south of

Marchand

o completed one rain garden project in the municipality of Springfield


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o contracted survey and engineering work as part of water retention project planning

o purchased 49 acres of land (SW 31-5-7E) to complement an existing water retention project

o completed the reconstruction of a low level crossing to improve flow in the Seine River at the town of

Ste. Anne

o contracted survey work for three potential water retention projects

Rat River Watershed

Actions to improve surface water quality included:

o collected 66 water samples on the Rat River and Joubert Creek

o partnered with Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation on the Joubert Creek riparian classification

project

o planted 600 willows along the Rat River at three locations

Actions to improve groundwater quality included:

o collected 400 well water samples and distributed promotional literature at the sites through the well

water inventory project

Actions to improve surface water management included:

o initiated work on the De Salaberry crown land water retention project: meetings, surveys, phase one

construction

o held two meetings with the St. Malo Lake Stewardship Committee

Board Programs/Projects Assisted 48 residents with well water testing over four days

Issued 36 - $25 rain barrel subsidy coupons

Maintained two water retention projects

External Funding


Manitoba Hydro $ 4,500.00



Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation $ 460.88

TOTAL $ 18,923.88


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Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District

Introduction

The Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District was formed in 2006 and is comprised of all or parts of the Rural

Municipalities of Swan River, Minitonas, Mountain North, Mountain South, the Villages of Benito and Bowsman,

and the Towns of Minitonas and Swan River.

The district covers 4,234 square kilometres between the Duck and Porcupine Mountains, with the Province of

Saskatchewan on the western boundary, and is governed by four sub-watersheds with 26 sub-district members. The

landscape below the escarpments referred to as the Swan River Plains is one of the most productive agricultural

areas of the province.

SWAN LAKE WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT


SUB-DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON ADDRESS Lower Swan River – Lobstick Creek Walter Kolisnyk Minitonas

Roaring River – Favel Creek Eckhard Rinsdorf Minitonas

Upper Swan River – Lobstick Creek Don Bobick Swan River

Woody River – Birch River Brian Burick Bowsman

Board Chairperson Walter Pacamaniuk Minitonas

Summary

The district completed its fourth year of soil and water conservation programming. Surface water management,

groundwater protection, erosion control, and riparian management are the main land and water management

program initiatives. The district sealed 18 abandoned wells, completed one erosion control structure, built one

fishway, and signed one conservation agreement.

Productive working partnerships with various levels of government, private industry, and local groups were

strengthened and continue to be a main focus of the district. The district worked closely with the local

environmental management class and assisted the local Envirothon team. All activities and planning are in line with

the Swan Lake Basin Management Plan‟s recommended actions and sub-district prioritization.

Public consultations for the Swan Lake Integrated Watershed Management Plan were held in the spring. The district

also held a grand opening on March 18, 2011 with a ribbon cutting by the premier and deputy premier of Manitoba.




Assets $ 18,525.00





TOTAL $ 368,860.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix L.


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Administration

Consisted of expenses for utilities, audit and legal fees, office supplies, building maintenance and insurance

Assets

Purchased office chairs and a boardroom table


Consisted of board and sub-district remuneration and expenses, Manitoba Conservation District Association

expenses, professional fees, and professional development activities

Watershed Extension

Consisted of expenses for advertising and signage

Program Support

Board employed one full time manager, one part-time administrator, and a seasonal technician

Plan Implementation

The district continued to implement priority programming as identified in the Swan Lake Basin Management

Plan (2004)

Swan Lake Basin Management Plan

Actions to protect source water included:

o completed four surface water tests on both the Swan and Woody Rivers


o finalized one conservation easement agreement and completed detailed benchmark classification

o completed walleye telemetry works on the Swan River and Whitefish Lake

Activities completed to reduce erosion:

o surveyed and initial clean-up of site for one grassed waterway

o constructed one fishway on the Swan River

o completed one stabilization project

o maintained two erosion projects

o installed a viewing deck, seating, and signs at the Swan River cemetery project

Watershed Planning

Held four public consultations for the Swan Lake Integrated Watershed Management Plan

Summarized public consultation information and submitted technical requests to stakeholder agencies

Reviewed and summarized technical submissions

Included First Nations representation on the project management team


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External Funding


Service Canada – Summer Student Employment $ 2,835.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Fisheries Enhancement Fund (10% holdbacks) $ 4,999.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Fisheries Enhancement Fund (Honoway) $ 91,674.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Fisheries Enhancement Fund $ 2,500 .21

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Plan Implementation Grant $ 22,500.00

Rural Municipality of Swan River $ 2,566.00

Landowner Contribution $ 4,446.00

Royal Bank of Canada – Blue Water Fund $ 5,000 .00

Swan Valley Sport Fishing $ 23,000.00

Government of Canada – Environment Canada $ 10,000.00

TOTAL $ 169,520.21


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Turtle Mountain Conservation District

Introduction

The Turtle Mountain Conservation District was established in 1973 and covers an area of 4,518 square kilometres in

the southwest corner of Manitoba along the international boundary. The district is bounded on the south by the

Turtle Mountain uplands, on the east by the headwaters of the Pembina River system and Pelican Lake, and on the

west by the Souris River. The district is a unique mix of glacial uplands surrounded by a flat intensively farmed till

plain. Several intermittent streams, small lakes, and potholes characterize the landscape. The upland areas include

native mixed grass prairie and deciduous woodlots, while annual cropping predominantly influences the plains.

Located in the center of the district is Whitewater Lake, a large wetland area renowned throughout North America

for its natural biodiversity and importance for migratory birds.

The district includes the Rural Municipalities of Arthur, Brenda, Cameron, Morton, Killarney-Turtle Mountain,

Winchester, the towns of Boissevain, Deloraine, and the Village of Waskada.

TURTLE MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#58 – Wakopa Creek Myna Cryderman Boissevain

#59 – Upper Pembina Brian Hammond Boissevain

#65 – Waskada Creek Gary Nestibo Goodlands

#66 – Medora Creek Roland Hainsworth Waskada

#67 – Chain Lakes Keith Vanbeselaire Medora

#68 – Elgin Creek / Whitewater Lake Greg More Elgin

Board Chairperson Richard Sexton Deloraine

Provincial Appointee Murray Combs Deloraine

Summary

The district completed its 38th

year of operation in 2010. The district continued its partnership with Ducks

Unlimited Canada and the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation on the Conservation Agreement Program. The

partnership secured thousands of hectares of wetlands and forested uplands in two different target areas as specified

in the East Souris River Integrated Watershed Management Plan. The district continued participation on the

Pembina River Integrated Watershed Management Plan process as a member of the project management team.

The district co-hosted the 6th

Annual Southwest Manitoba Water Festival, where over 300 local youth were educated

on water and watershed issues through hand-on activities. Additional highlights in 2010-2011 include: the

protection of 333 ha through conservation agreements; constructed nine grassed waterways; sealed 24 abandoned

wells; provided 13 portable windbreaks; installed 22 remote watering systems; installed seven drinking water

protection signs; planted 720 trees; stabilized one stream bank; distributed salinity seed to cover 111 ha of land; and

built a back-flood project capable of retaining 320 acre-feet of water.




Assets $ 34,101.00




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TOTAL $ 529,109.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix M.

Administration

Consisted of general office and warehouse operating costs (office rent & supplies, photocopier, lease,

insurance, utilities, maintenance)

Assets

Purchased fall rye and Benseal

Equipment Rentals

Ultra packer seeder - 12.55 ha

Tye Sod seeder - 8.09 ha

Three Point Hitch Seeder - 6.07 ha

Chain Lakes Watering System - one demonstration

Leafy Spurge Sprayer - four applications

Tree planter - five applications

Water pump - one applications

Pipeline Plow - one applications

Cattle Handling System - 13 applicants


The board hosted:

o twelve board meetings and 30 sub-district meetings

o three personnel and two policy committee meetings

o the annual banquet

The board representatives attended:

o the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association convention

o ten Manitoba Conservation District Association meetings

Watershed Extension

Hosted the annual Southwest Manitoba Water Festival in partnership with Assiniboine Hills and West Souris

River Conservation Districts where approximately 300 students from 10 schools participated

Supported “Conservation in the Classroom” educational programs for six schools and two colonies and held

several school tours throughout the district

Coordinated “On-the-Go” educational interpretive program by Oak Hammock Marsh, five schools participated

Promoted and maintained the interpretive sites for Metigoshe Natural Area, Newcomb‟s Hollow, and

Whitewater Lake Wildlife Viewing Centre

Hosted open houses in Hartney, Manitoba promoting Conservation Agreements with Nature Conservancy

Canada


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Installed five East Souris River and six Pembina River watershed highway signs

Submitted three articles in local papers

Program Support

Board employed one full time manager, administrator, resource technician, one seasonal works supervisor and

one summer student

Plan Implementation

East Souris River Plan

Activities completed include:

o constructed the Weidenhamer back-flood project - 320 acre feet of storage

o signed three conservation agreements and one wetland restoration project (127 ha) on Burnett‟s Slough

in partnership with Ducks Unlimited

o secured two upland conservation agreements in the Turtle Mountains for a total of 115 ha of natural

cover and 26.71 ha of wetlands

o secured one (64.75 ha) wetland conservation agreement with Ducks Unlimited in the Whitewater Lake

target area

o completed nine grassed waterways

o installed eight remote watering systems

o sampled private well water at 51 locations


o installed eight portable windbreaks

o collected 12 water samples from Medora Creek

o collected water samples from the Souris River for Manitoba Water Stewardship

o installed six remote watering systems and two fencing projects as recommended in the Souris River

Riparian Assessment

o purchased salinity seed for 77.70 ha

o Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Maple Grove, and Melita schools participated in the district education

grant

o planted 720 trees at the Deloraine Orchard and Adair Dam area

o maintained three small dams

o completed the Burrowing Owl Project

Pembina River Plan

Activities completed include:

o sealed eight abandoned wells

o installed eight remote watering systems

o installed five portable windbreak projects

o maintained two watering systems in Wakopa sub-district

o monitored two remote watering system projects in partnership with the Manitoba Conservation Districts

Association and Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council

o purchased salinity seed for 31.57 ha

o completed one bank stabilization project along the Pembina River

o Killarney, Boissevain and Mayfair Colony participated in the district Education Grant

o installed seven Drinking Water Protection signs for Boissevain wells and reservoir


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External Funding



Manitoba Conservation – Endangered Species $ 1,943.22

Toronto Dominion Bank – Friends of the Environment $ 1,442.14

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association $ 5,782.49

Manitoba Hydro $ 910.00

Pembina Valley Conservation District – Lake Winnipeg Project $ 12,500.00


Assiniboine Hills Conservation District – Blue Water Project $ 5,000.00

Land Rental Revenue $ 9,847.00

Landowner Contributions $ 1,735.52

Investment Income $ 3,507.67

TOTAL $ 51,662.04


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Turtle River Watershed Conservation District

Introduction

The Turtle River Watershed Conservation District was incorporated in 1975 and includes approximately 2,350

square kilometres of land located between the Riding Mountain Escarpment and Dauphin Lake. The district

boundaries are based on the entire watersheds of Hansen Creek and the Turtle and Ochre Rivers. The district is

further divided into three sub-districts (sub-watersheds) that encompass all or parts of the Rural Municipalities of

Dauphin, Ochre River, Ste. Rose, Lawrence, Alonsa, McCreary, and Rosedale, the Town of Ste. Rose du Lac, and

the Village of McCreary.

TURTLE RIVER WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#44 – Upper Turtle River Kelvin Code McCreary

#45 – Lower Turtle River Victor Beasse Ste. Rose

#46 – Ochre River Joe Felix Ochre River

Board Chairperson Paul Brunel Ste. Rose

Provincial Appointee Denis Maguet Ste. Rose

Summary

The district continued its focus on key watershed issues resulting from erosion along the Manitoba Escarpment and

managing and maintaining an extensive waterway infrastructure inventory consisting of agricultural drainage

channels, water control structures, and transportation crossings. Highlights in 2010-2011 include: the installation of

11 shale traps, sealing of one abandoned well; maintenance performed on 70 km and the reconstruction of nine

kilometres of agricultural drains; 6 crossings replaced and repairs done to 50; and the completion of three kilometres

of capital reconstruction of agricultural drains.

The district is also actively involved in public education, habitat preservation, and soil and water management

activities that reduce the amount of erosion or nutrients entering the waterways.




Assets $ 23,650.00




Water Program $ 106,817.00



TOTAL $ 710,821.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix N.


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Administration

Consists of office supplies, rent, utilities, and vehicle expenses

Assets



Held ten board meetings and nine sub-district meetings

Attended Manitoba Conservation Districts Association meetings

The board and staff attended the annual Manitoba Conservation Districts Association Convention

Staff and board members attended professional development workshops

Program Support

The board employs a full time manager and administrator, one part time assistant administrator, a seasonal

three-person works crew, a seasonal consultant, and one summer student

Water Management

Sealed one abandoned well

Constructed seven shale traps on the Rosedale and four on the Reeve Drain

Completed maintenance and shale removal from the Wilson Drain

Installed three interpretive signs, printed brochures, and hosted a grand opening at the Crawford Creek Alluvial

Fan site

Drain Infrastructure

Maintained 70 km of agricultural drainage channels

Reconstructed nine km of drainage channels

Crossing Infrastructure

Replaced six crossings

Repaired 50 crossings

Capital Investment Initiative

Reconstructed three kilometres of the Reeve and Scott Drains


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External Funding



Manitoba Water Stewardship - Water Stewardship Fund $ 22,500.00

Infrastructure and Transportation $ 183,742.61

TOTAL $ 209,618.85


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Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District

Introduction

The Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District was established in 1996. The district is bordered by Riding

Mountain National Park to the north, Gopher Creek to the south, the Province of Saskatchewan to the west, and the

Town of Shoal Lake to the east.

The district covers an area of approximately 6,722 square kilometres and includes the Rural Municipalities of

Rossburn, Ellice, Birtle, Shoal Lake, Archie, Miniota, Hamiota, Wallace, and Woodworth, the Towns of Rossburn,

Birtle, Shoal Lake, Virden, and the Villages of Hamiota, St. Lazare and Elkhorn. The district is divided into 11 sub-

districts and involves 62 sub-district members.

UPPER ASSINIBOINE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#72 – Upper Oak River Johnny Michasiw Shoal Lake

#73 – Lower Oak River Todd Brown Hamiota

#73A – Lower Assiniboine River Robert Alexander Lenore

#74 – Minnewasta Creek Rusty Still Isabella

#74A – Arrow River Jim McAuthur Birtle

#75 – Bosshill Creek Bill McQuaker Virden

#77 – Birdtail River Charles Bertram Birtle

#78 – Snake Creek Doug Turnbull Binscarth

#78A – Wythes Niso Tom Judd McAuley

#78B – Qu‟Appelle River Guy Huberdeau St. Lazare

#78C – Brennand / Scissor Creek Robbie Craig McAuley

Board Chairperson Ron Kostesky Oakburn

Summary

The district continued work in the areas of riparian management, water storage, watershed education, ground water

protection, and surface water quality and quantity management. The district initiated a long term riparian buffer

program in the Oak River Watershed and finalized an expansion proposal to include the Town of Virden.

The primary focus of the district shifted towards implementing recommendations contained in the Arrow-Oak and

Assiniboine-Birdtail Integrated Watershed Management Plans. The Assiniboine-Birdtail Watershed highlights

included: the installation of 18 ground water protection signs at community wells, the sealing of ten abandoned

wells, the relocation of a feedlot from a watershed tributary, and the demonstration of two alternative watering

systems. Highlights from the Arrow-Oak Watershed included: the installation of 35 ground water protection signs;

the sealing of 15 abandoned wells; planting of 13 km of shelterbelts; and the completion of the Hooper‟s Lake

project that consisted of the installation of four kilometres of riparian fencing and four off-site watering systems.


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Assets $ 2,112.00





TOTAL $ 502,544.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix O.

Administration

Expenses include rent, office supplies, audit fees, utilities, and vehicle expenses

Assets

Purchased a new generator


The district hosted:

o twelve regular board meetings

o one operational planning meeting

o eighteen Sub-District meetings


o six Manitoba Conservation District Association meetings and the convention

o four Conservation District Framework for the Future; funding and board appointment policy meetings

Watershed Extension

Assisted with planning four grazing club tours

Held the annual district banquet

Printed ten articles in local papers

Submitted 7 articles to local papers by author

Provided potted tree stock to 20 watershed residents

Developed and launched a Facebook site

Distributed 1500 seedlings in partnership with Trees for Tomorrow Program

Printed four advertisements in local papers

Involved two schools in planting 500 spruce seedlings and 1,600 riparian species seedlings

Facilitated four field day courses with the Fort La Bosse School District

Distributed 75 rain barrel and one composter

Provided World Water Day presentations at 12 schools

Lonnie Dupres provided climate change presentations to area schools

Co-hosted a shelterbelt workshop with Agri-Environment SB, Manitoba Forestry


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Program Support

The board employs:

o a full time manager and a resource technician

o a part-time administrator and an administrative assistant

o a term technician and three summer students

Plan Implementation

Assiniboine Birdtail watershed activities:

o planted 1.4 km of shelterbelts

o surveyed and obtained water right licenses for three small dams

o repaired one small dams

o demonstrated two alternate water system

o relocated one feedlot away from a water source

o protected 1.52 km of shoreline

o completed one grassed waterway

o completed one bank stabilization project

o collected four provincial water network samples

o seeded 4.45 ha native grass plots

o provided 8.09 ha of salinity seed

o completed 70 m of riparian plantings along the Qu‟Appelle River

o completed phase three planting at Assiniboine Riparian Forest – 200 trees

o sealed ten abandoned water wells

o installed 18 Ground Water Protection Area signs for community source water sites (municipal wells

sites)

Arrow Oak watershed activities included:

o planted 13 km of shelterbelts

o surveyed and obtained water rights licenses for five small dams

o repaired one small dams

o protected four km of shoreline by installing riparian fencing

o seeded 7500 m2 of a grassed waterway

o stabilized 50 metres shoreline

o built one water retention structure

o completed one creek bank stabilization project

o installed four off-site watering systems

o collected four provincial water network samples

o provided 34.40 ha of salinity seed

o completed 800 m riparian trees planting

o sealed 15 abandoned water wells

o provided 300 willow cutting from an industry project

o installed 35 Ground Water Protection Area signs for community source water sites (municipal wells

sites)


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External Funding


Manitoba Conservation - Hometown Green Team $ $ 7,931.84

Manitoba Hydro $ 10,165.00

Environment Canada $ 49,100.00

Lake of the Prairies Conservation District $ 17,600.00


Career Focus $ 1,300.00

Water Stewardship – Implementation Grant $ 25,000.00

Water Stewardship – Planning Grant $ 2,870.00

Landowner Contributions $ $ 30,102.42

Trees Canada $ 2,200.00

Interest $ 5,342.03

TOTAL $ 156,611.29


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West Interlake Watershed Conservation District

Introduction

West Interlake Watershed Conservation District was formed in July, 2008. The district is located along the eastern

shore of Lake Manitoba and is comprised of all or parts of the Rural Municipalities of Armstrong, Coldwell,

Eriksdale, St. Laurent, and Woodlands. The district office is located in the Village of Lundar. The district has

approximately 6,600 residents and covers an approximate area of 4,560 square kilometres.

WEST INTERLAKE WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT



Dog Lake Neil Brandstrom Eriksdale

Swan Creek Jack Cruise Armstrong

Shoal Lakes Brian Sigfusson Coldwell

Lake Francis Earl Zotter St. Laurent

Board Chairperson Doug Oliver Woodlands

Summary

The district activities focused on the development and delivery of sustainable land and water programs. The district

completed the second year of a groundwater quality program that included an inventory of 149 water wells sampled

and 15 abandoned wells sealed. The Lake Francis Sub-Watershed Riparian and Aquatic Habitat Assessment was

completed and identified four sites for future remediation. The district also relocated a livestock watering source

away from the Swan Creek, sold 59 composters and 50 rain barrels, and initiated one off-site watering system and

riparian fencing project along the Pine Lake Drain.




Assets $ .00





TOTAL $ 226,109.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix P.

Administration

Consisted of office supplies, rent, utilities, and vehicle expenses


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Assets



District hosted:

o eight executive board meetings and eight sub-district meetings

o three all member meetings



o chairperson attended six Manitoba Conservation District Association meetings


Watershed Extension

Maintained district website (www.wiwcd.com)

Distributed brochures to 6,600 watershed residents

Installed signs to promote district activities and projects

Consulted landowners regarding programming

Hosted a demonstration tour for Manure Composter

Sponsored education initiatives in six schools

Program Support

The board employs one full time manager, one part time administrator, and two summer students

Plan Implementation

Swan Creek Habitat Study

o purchased fencing material for two projects

o relocated livestock dugout from Wagon Creek Drain

Completed the Lake Francis riparian and aquatic assessment

Visited 328 residences and sampled 149 wells

Sealed 15 abandoned wells

Purchased 150 composters and sold 59

Purchased 298 rain barrels and sold 50

Initiated one riparian fencing and offsite watering project on Pine Lake Drain

External Funding

Program/Partner Funding Manitoba Water Stewardship - Fisheries Enhancement Fund $ 25,000.00


Department of Fisheries and Oceans – Small Craft Harbours $ 30,350.00

TOTAL $ 63,338.00


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West Souris River Conservation District

Introduction

The West Souris River Conservation District was incorporated in 1995 and includes the Rural Municipalities of

Albert, Cameron, Edward, Pipestone, Sifton and Wallace. The district covers approximately 4,208 square

kilometres and is located in the south west corner of Manitoba, bordering the Province of Saskatchewan to the west

and the State of North Dakota to the south.

WEST SOURIS RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

BOARD MEMBERS 2010–2011


#62 – Pipestone-Plum Creek Alex Grieve Virden

#63 – Stony Creek Wilson Davis Pipestone

#64 – Jackson-Graham Creek Perry Hendry Pierson

#65 – Gainsborough-South Antler Tim McMechan Lyleton

#67 – Central Souris River Gordon White Hartney

#98 – North Pipestone-Sifton Richard Thiry Oak Lake

Board Chairperson Lloyd Atchison Pipestone

Provincial Appointee David Dickson Broomhill

Summary

The district continued the integrated watershed management planning process for the West Souris River Watershed

by completing a draft plan which includes a source water and surface water management plan.

Water programming continued to be a top priority as the district addressed recommended actions contained in the

watershed plan. Key successes included: the installation of five off-site watering systems; the development of 11

new wells; the sealing of six abandoned wells; installation of two rotational grazing systems; the planting of 12 km

of shelterbelts; and the participation of 400 students in the Southwest Water Festival. The district also completed

the Malaher Wildlife Management Area trail in partnership with the Melita and Area Development Corporation, the

municipality of Arthur and the Province of Manitoba. The lighthouse project has continued as a partnership with

Oak Lake community school, the municipality of Sifton, Fort La Bosse school division and the Department of

Justice.




Assets $ 37,215.00





TOTAL $ 374,656.00

For further detail see Auditor‟s Report, Appendix Q.


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Administration

Consisted of administrative staff expenses, office supplies, operational expenses, utilities and audit fees

Assets

Debenture payment on shop addition

Debenture payment on office

Tractor lease

Upgraded the Geographic Information System and purchased a 300 gallon water tank for shock chlorination

and a solar remote watering system for demonstration program


The district hosted:

o nine board meetings throughout the year

o six general sub district meetings


o chairperson attended one Manitoba Conservation Districts Association meeting


o chairperson and staff attended budget presentation showcase

o staff attended various professional development workshops

Watershed Extension

Demonstration & Tours

o hosted a district banquet with 135 in attendance


o printed program advertisements in local papers

o distributed 8,000 district and Oak Lake Aquifer placemats to local restaurants and halls

o printed 50 programming posters


o completed the Malaher Wildlife Management Area in partnership with the Melita and Area

Development Corporation, municipality of Arthur and the Province of Manitoba

o participated in the 6th

Annual South West Water Festival

o sponsored Oak Hammock Marsh presentations for six local schools

o in partnership with Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District, sponsored Lonnie Dupre, Arctic

Explorer, to provide presentations at area schools

o provided educational learning materials to a local schools

o guided students from Oak Lake on the Canupawakpa Trail

Program Support

Board employs the following staff:

o full time manager, administrator, and resource technician

o a seasonal foreman and a part time administrator


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Plan Implementation

Continued to develop an Integrated Watershed Management Plan for the West Souris River Watershed,

activities included:

o completed the remaining public consultations to identify priority issues, target areas and obtain local

solutions to the issues

o drafted goals, objectives and an action plan based on technical and local comments

Sealed six abandoned wells

Installed three livestock watering systems

Developed 11 new wells

Completed quarterly surface water testing at two locations on Pipestone creek

Inspected a potential a riparian fencing project

Tested 130 wells with financial assistance from the Royal Bank of Canada – Blue Water Fund

Performed a site inspection for a small dam

Installed 2 remote watering systems as part of the Souris River project

Distributed salinity seed to 11 producers or 40.47 ha

Planted 12 km of shelterbelts and maintained 13 km of previous plantings

Completed two rotational grazing project

Installed 50 Burrowing Owl nest tunnels at ten different sites

External Funding


Royal Bank – Blue Water $ 5,000.00


Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation $ 8,582.00

Interest $ 1,451.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Regulatory and Operations $ 20,000.00


Corporate $ 15,600.00

TOTAL $ 71,626.00


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Whitemud Watershed Conservation District

Introduction

The Whitemud Watershed Conservation District was incorporated in March 1972 and includes approximately

7,115 square kilometres extending from Carberry at the southern boundary, north to Kelwood, and from the Portage

Diversion west toward Minnedosa.

The area includes portions of 15 municipalities and three towns. There are eight sub-districts, determined by the

drainage basins of the major tributaries of the Whitemud River. There are 67 sub-district members who act in an

advisory capacity to the main board, with each committee chairperson sitting on the board.

WHITEMUD WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT



#35 – Rat Creek Kerry Tomchuck Rossendale

#36 – Westbourne Drain Bill Wieler MacGregor

#37 – Squirrel Creek Minnie Parynuik MacGregor

#38 – Pine Creek Dennis Jarema Sidney

#39 – Upper Whitemud Ray Drayson Neepawa

#40 – Boggy Creek Gerond Davidson Neepawa

#42 – Big Grass Marsh Doug Popkes Arden

#43 – Big Grass River Arnold Coutts Plumas

Board Chairperson Robert Rodgers MacGregor

Provincial Appointee Bud G. Johnson Neepawa

Summary

The district continued to focus on waterway infrastructure and water stewardship initiatives. Primary activities

included: repairs to 58 crossings, maintained 1,271 drains, reconstructed 18 km of drains and removed 56 beaver

dams. The district also completed: eight kilometres of shelterbelts, three grassed waterways; one off-site watering

system; fenced off a riparian area; established 233 ha of forage; and provided maintenance to a shale trap, dam and

ring dike.




Assets $ 81,932.00




Wildlife/Fisheries $ 12,165.00

Soil Management $ 37,514.00




Watershed Planning $ 4,579.00

TOTAL $ 1,129,352.00

For further details see Auditor‟s report, Appendix R.


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Administration

Consisted of expenses for office rent, utilities, audit and legal fees, office supplies, and insurance

Assets

Included the Conservation Reserve Fund and the Whitemud Watershed Legacy Reserve Fund


The district held:

o ten board meetings

o sixteen sub-district meetings



o Manitoba Conservation Districts Association Convention

Watershed Extension

Delivered the district‟s “Johnny Appleseed” program to Grade 5 students in nine area schools and 20 Hutterite

colonies

Sponsored one Scout planting

Sponsored Oak Hammock Marsh presentation at seven schools and four colonies

Distributed 5,000 placemats

District appeared in print media 12 times

Participated in one Assiniboine Community College and one University of Manitoba tour

Purchased the Conservation magazine subscriptions for 17 school libraries and libraries

Distributed district newsletter to all households in the watershed

Program Support

The board employs one full time manager, one part time administrator, one full time superintendent, one full

time project coordinator, one part time clerk, and four seasonal staff

Wildlife & Fisheries Management

Installed & replaced Conservation Corridor and Wildland project signs

Updated the Wildland Project partnership

Sponsored three Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation conservation agreements totalling 4,047 ha

Completed one Fisheries Enhancement Initiative project

Soil Management

Established 233 ha of forage


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Planted eight kilometres of shelterbelts

Initiated one pasture management system

Water Management

The district's water management program includes water storage, grassed runways, shale traps, ring dikes, riparian,

and gully stabilization. In 2010-2011, the district:

Reconstructed three grassed waterways

Repaired one shale trap, dam, and ring dike

Completed one off-site watering and riparian fencing project along Squirrel Creek

Facilitated 78 drainage license applications

Hosted four public consultation meetings and one watershed team meeting


The district's drain maintenance program includes responsibility for the maintenance of 1,760 km of man-made

agricultural drains.

In 2010-2011, the district:

Sprayed 56 km of drains for vegetation and noxious weed control

Mowed 1195 km of drains

Brushed 20 km drains

Maintained and/or reconstructed 18 drains (16 km in total) including Gilmore, Pine Creek, Lach, Pembrooke,

Watson, Sollner, Pearce, Jordan Diversion, Kelwood, Squirrel, Campbell, H.P., Beaver, Rodgers, Ogilvie,

Riding Mountain, Big Grass River, and Preisentanz

The district is responsible for the repairs and replacement of bridges and culvert crossings as well as thru dike

culverts and traps-over 1,400 crossings in total. In 2010-2011, the district continued to follow the 15 year crossing

replacement plan and worked at replacing crossings adjacent to Provincial Roads/Provincial Trunk Highways in

accordance with the Provincial/District Memorandum of Understanding. The 2010-2011 activities included:

Completed 45 crossing repairs

Completed 11 bridge repairs (3 major repairs)

Installed 1 new crossing

Installed 2 crossing extensions

Removed 56 beaver dams

External Funding


Manitoba Water Stewardship - Fisheries Enhancement Fund $ 10,336.43


Manitoba Water Stewardship – Program Grant $ 5,000.00

Manitoba Water Stewardship – Riparian Conservation Agreement $ 6,000.00


Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation - Capital Infrastructure Program $ 83,817.77

TOTAL $ 113,725.18

Documents

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