Saturday, November 30, 2024 The Government of Canada is dedicated to preserving biodiversity by committing to conserve 30% of land, inland waters, and marine and coastal areas by 2030. To maximize the impact of these protected areas, it’s crucial that they are well-connected, allowing species to move freely, interact, and find food and suitable habitats. Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, announced nearly $1 million in funding to support the creation of an ecological corridor in Manitoba.
This initiative, funded through Parks Canada’s National Program for Ecological Corridors, will foster collaboration between municipal governments, landowners, and Indigenous groups to advance conservation planning and Indigenous stewardship in the heart of Manitoba. The project will focus on creating a continuous belt of greenspace along the Little Saskatchewan River, from Riding Mountain National Park to the Assiniboine River. The goal is to enhance connectivity while promoting sustainable development and local livelihoods for future generations.
The project will also help improve water quality in local rivers and support the conservation of at-risk species. This announcement builds on last week’s commitment by Parks Canada to invest nearly $6 million in ecological corridor projects across the country. These projects, led by environmental non-profits and NGOs, will receive over $7.
2 million in combined in-kind and monetary.