Celebrating 40 Years in the Field

February 7th, 2026 marks 40 years since Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC) began working with Manitobans to conserve the lands and waters that sustain wildlife, communities, and future generations.

To reflect that milestone, we’re introducing a new 40th anniversary logo. It is a visual expression of where MHC has been, and where we’re going next.

The badge draws on familiar elements of our old identity that many may recognize, while bringing them together with current branding in a way that reflects the full scope of Manitoba’s landscapes. Water, grasslands, forests, and agricultural lands meet at a shared horizon, a reminder that conservation in this province has always been rooted in working landscapes and partnerships with the people who steward them.

Telling the Story, Chapter by Chapter

Since 1986, MHC has taken a practical, landowner-first approach to conservation working alongside farmers, ranchers, municipalities, conservation groups, and communities across Manitoba.

What began as a small organization with a modest budget has grown into a province-wide conservation partner. Over four decades, MHC has helped permanently conserve more than 200,000 acres of wetlands, grasslands, and natural areas, while supporting conservation efforts well beyond our own projects through partnerships and granting programs.

As part of our 40th anniversary, we’ll be spending the year exploring MHC’s history.

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing a series of online chapters that look back at key moments, programs, partnerships, and people that shaped MHC’s work. These stories will highlight how conservation in Manitoba has evolved, and how collaboration has always been at the heart of that progress.

Later this year, those stories will come together in a coffee table book that brings MHC’s history to life through photography, archival material, and first-hand accounts. We’ll also be releasing video features that spotlight the voices and landscapes behind the work.

We are excited for what 2026 holds, and we invite you to follow along as we share the chapters of our story throughout the year and as we continue to ensure Manitoba’s natural landscapes remain alive with people and nature for generations to come.