 Upcoming Meetings/Workshops
Executive Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 10:00am
WIWCD Office (13 Main Street)
Lundar, MB
Swan Creek Watershed Riparian and Habitat Assessment
Prepared by AAE Tech Services Inc.
The West Interlake Watershed Conservation District (WIWCD), with the assistance from the
Manitoba Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF), initiated this assessment to gain a better
understanding of issues potentially effecting water quality, in-stream habitat, and the riparian
health of the tributaries and drains found within the Swan Creek Watershed.
The WIWCD’s
goal is to design an integrated watershed management plan, in cooperation with all
municipalities and area residents, to improve the function of each watershed within the
conservation district. The WIWCD encourages sustainable development practices
to assist in creating a healthy watershed, ultimately benefiting all user-groups.
The primary objective of this project was to provide a comprehensive overview of the riparian
zone and aquatic habitat conditions found within the Swan Creek Watershed. The assessment
was to identify areas within the watershed in need of habitat protection, rehabilitation or enhancement. Furthermore, the project will enhance measures in developing a watershed
management plan to improve water quality and provide a foundation for understanding the
state of the fishery and riparian conditions within the Swan Creek Watershed.
Download Report
Lake Francis Watershed Riparian and Aquatic Assessment
Prepared by AAE Tech Services Inc.
The West Interlake Watershed Conservation District (WIWCD) has been actively involved in
improving the health of the watersheds within the conservation district. In 2009, the WIWCD
completed an assessment of the riparian zones, instream habitat, and water quality within the
Swan Creek Watershed (Lowdon 2010). Utilizing the information collected, the WIWCD has
started to tackle numerous projects within the watershed to restore healthy riparian zones and
provide better fish passage.
The WIWCD, with the assistance from the Manitoba Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF),
initiated this assessment to gain a better understanding of those issues potentially affecting
water quality, in-stream habitat, and the riparian health of the tributaries and drains found
within the Lake Francis Watershed. The overall goal of the WIWCD is to design an integrated
watershed management plan, in cooperation with all municipalities and area residents, to
improve the function of each watershed within the conservation district (Figure 1 & 2). The
WIWCD encourages sustainable development practices to assist in creating a healthy
watershed, ultimately benefiting all user-groups.
The primary objective of this project was to provide a comprehensive overview of the riparian
zones and aquatic habitat conditions found within the Lake Francis Watershed.
The
assessment was to identify areas within the watershed in need of habitat protection,
rehabilitation and/or enhancement. Furthermore, the project will enhance measures in
developing a watershed management plan to improve water quality and provide a foundation
for understanding the state of the fishery and riparian conditions within the Lake Francis
Watershed.
Download Report
Composters for Sale
Subsidized through the WIWCD, composters are being sold for $20 (tax included). Get yours today! Call (204) 762-5850 or email us at admin.wiwcd@mts.net.
Programs
The WIWCD has three programs for watershed residents:
- Well Water Protection Program (Abandoned and Flowing Wells Plus Well Head Protection)
- Riparian Management Program (Off Stream Watering Systems and Fencing)
- Erosion Control Program
Please visit our Programs / Forms page for full details.
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