Our Programs
Conservation Opportunities
At Manitoba Habitat Conservancy, we’re dedicated to working with landowners and organizations to conserve, restore and enhance Manitoba’s natural landscapes through a variety of programming. Together, we’re making sure that the natural beauty and benefits of these landscapes can be enjoyed for years to come.
To discuss what programming is available to you, please contact the Habitat Conservation Specialist nearest you.
Conserve Your Land For Generations
WETLANDS AND WATERSHEDS WORK TOGETHER TO FILTER WATER, REDUCE FLOODING, AND SUPPORT WILDLIFE HABITATS.
MHHC works with landowners to conserve and enhance habitat for at-risk species.
MHHC uses high-tech software to create, combine and analyze maps of Manitoba.
What is a Conservation Agreement?
A Conservation Agreement (CA) is a legal contract, registered on the land's title, designed to provide long-term protection of wildlife habitat. The agreement is between the landowner and MHC within which the landowner agrees retain the natural habitat. For this, the landowner receives a tax receipt or cash payment.
MHC delivers CAs to conserve wetland, grassland and riparian habitats. CAs are tailored to allow the landowner(s) to continue farming their productive lands, while conserving natural habitat.
The above picture depicts a typical wetland conservation agreement where the owners have decided to protect habitat areas within their cultivated field. The wetlands under protection are outlined in yellow hatching.
Facts About Conservation Agreements
- A Conservation Agreement (CA) is a way to ensure long-term conservation of habitat on private land
- CAs are designed to protect habitat and not interfere with the use of productive farmland
- Landowners are compensated for their conservation commitments
- The habitat will continue to be conserved after the land is sold