Big news for conservation in our province this week as Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC) has just received $6.1 million from the federal government’s Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF). This is the largest single financial boost we have ever received, and it will allow us to embark on our largest project to date, the conservation of around 1,200 hectares of … Read More
Incentives to Preserve Pasture Lands
Brian and Kristen Breemersch operate a cow-calf farming operation located southwest of Brandon. Their land is primarily pastureland that is interspersed with wetlands. They bought the land from Kristen’s parents about 20 years ago to start a family run farm. Their land attracts a rich variety of waterfowl and wildlife, which Brian and Kristen enjoy. Several years ago, Brian visited … Read More
The Balance of Agriculture and Conservation
Next year will mark 35 years for the Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC). Established in 1986 by the Provincial Government of Manitoba; MHC was created to build partnerships and work with landowners, farmers, and ranchers in rural Manitoba. The mandate is simple: “Conserve, restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat in Manitoba” and with the slogan, “Made in Manitoba”, MHC … Read More
$154 Million in Conservation
The Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC) is pleased to once again be working with The Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba to support on-the-ground conservation work, by Manitobans, for Manitobans. Announced on June 11, 2019, Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW) Program has been established with an initial investment of $52 million with The Winnipeg Foundation, with project payments funded from … Read More
Cattle and Forage Land Attractive to Wildlife
The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC) has acquired and holds title to approximately 14,000 acres of land in Manitoba. MHHC has obtained ownership by either purchasing or as a gift of land, from a previous landowner. Where the landscape is compatible with Agriculture and the donor has allowed, MHHC has a management strategy of using agricultural practices to maintain and … Read More