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Ottawa, Manitoba renew Lake Winnipeg MOU, announce $2.8 million for freshwater projects
The renewed Canada-Manitoba memorandum supports science collaboration and shared priorities for the lake and its basin, while the Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative funds partner-led work on water quality and ecological health.
Winnipeg, MB
Canada and Manitoba renewed their Memorandum of Understanding Respecting Lake Winnipeg and the Lake Winnipeg Basin, and Canada announced more than $2.8 million for freshwater projects, according to a government announcement published Sept. 9, 2026.
The MOU supports communication, consensus-building, science collaboration and the advancement of shared priorities to inform decisions and actions that support the long-term health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin, the announcement says.
For its part, the Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative provides financial support for partner-led projects that improve the water quality and ecological health of Lake Winnipeg.
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- Government of Canada News / Canada News Canada and Manitoba renew commitment to Lake Winnipeg as Canada announces over $2.8 million for freshwater projects Newsroom Retrieved 13 Sep 2026, 23:12 UTC · published 9 Sep 2026
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