Red River Basin Commission
203-1111 Munroe Ave R2K 3Z5 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Some really beneficial work by our partners at the MN Pollution Control Agency. There is great opportunity here for stakeholders to provide feedback. https://www.pca.state.mn.us//red-river-basin-partnerships-

While the region continues to find new ways to work in a Covid world the Red River Basin Commission strives to move its efforts forward. Thanks to all the busy people who participated in the Water Supply Working Group virtual meeting today.

We are very excited to share an announcement... Red River Basin Commission, and its partners, are proud to be partnering with RBC Royal Bank of Canada, through #TechForNature, in support of our LiDAR Training for Municipalities and Indigenous Communities in Manitoba Program. Together, we are bringing tools to help you make the best economical and environmental decisions about water retention and future infrastructure projects.

Wetlands are important... no matter where in the world they are!! As shared in this article posted recently, Brazil's Pantanal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest tropical wetland, is on fire which is threatening one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. https://www.cbc.ca//brazil-fires-threaten-pantanal-1.57286 Climate Change is affecting all of us, no matter where we are. Wetlands are important to us all !

We are excited to share our new video! Learn more about what is the Red River Basin Commission and what we do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FytKCyyZ5Ig

As shared in a Manitoba News Release, "The Manitoba government will provide disaster financial assistance (DFA) for three high water/weather-related events that hit the province earlier this year, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today." https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html

Thank you to Peguis First Nation and Peguis Consultation and Special Projects for their participation in the Netley Marsh Restoration Pilot Project consultation process. We enjoyed a very engaged group and appreciated the guidance that came from everyone who attended. Special thanks to Elder Ruth Christie for the history of the area, and to Elder Wayne Manningway for his prayers. We look forward in continuing our partnership as we work towards restoring the #savenetleymarsh .

"Disposable masks, gloves, and other single-use plastics have been on the rise during the pandemic. How will this affect our fresh water?"....A very important question being raised and discussed in the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Blog. https://www.iisd.org//covid-19-has-canada-using-more-plast

It was great to visit the inlet control structure of the Fargo Moorhead Diversion. The Corps of Engineers was sharing with Senator Hoeven the details of ongoing work, include the pouring of 500 yards of concrete today.

August edition of Water Matters, the International Joint Commission Quarterly, continues their Indigenous Knowledge series. This article brings interviews with people who have worked with the International Joint Commission (IJC) across the boundary and are either Indigenous, or have experience working with Indigenous Knowledge (IK). https://ijc.org//indigenous-knowledge-lived-experiences-an

As the world copes with the COVID-19 coronavirus, the United Nations has shared a very interesting Opinion article from the UN-Water Chair, stating that "Without strong water and sanitation systems and the integrated management of water resources we cannot make progress on health, education, food, energy, climate change and peace." https://www.unwater.org/after-the-pandemic-building-hope-t/

A Media Bulletin, with a FLOOD WATCH FOR SOUTHEAST MANITOBA, was just issued by the Province of Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre. It states that; "A significant weather system is in the forecast and could bring up to 100 millimetres of precipitation in southeast Manitoba beginning this afternoon. Property owners are advised to take precautions as this system could bring localized overland flooding in the area."

With the area once seeing tremendous concentrations of migratory birds over the years, the Netley-Libau Marsh was designated as a Manitoba Heritage Marsh. Let's continue our work to reestablish the area to the vibrant habitat it once was! #SaveNetleyMarsh

Please note that RRBC's Winnipeg office moved. You can find us at: 203-1111 Munroe Ave.

Did you know... That the entire length of the Red River in Manitoba, from Emerson at the United States border north to Netley-Libau Marsh at Lake Winnipeg, was designated a Canadian Heritage River? A Heritage River is recognized nationally for their outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational heritage.

A sequence of daily images, over a three day period, of the algae bloom evolution in the North Basin of Lake Winnipeg, as shared by the EOLakeWatch Team. It is amazing that we are all able to see this activity, using the very same tool that they do, by following the link shared below. https://www.canada.ca//interactive-algal-bloom-monitoring-

Our new office space is almost ready for us to move in!

With the long weekend upon us, in Canada, let's all remember to "Get your AIS off the boat!" To do our part to manage Aquatic Invasive Species, BEFORE leaving water access, let's be sure to clean all visible plants, zebra mussels and debris from boats or other watercraft and drain water from all water related equipment.

At RRBC, we continue our work toward a watershed governance plan, as One Basin One Governance, that includes everyone at the table. Wonderful to see the excellent articles, with a focus on Indigenous and Indigenous Knowledge and how it relates to water management, climate change and water stewardship in the IJC Great Lakes Connection July 2020 monthly newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/washingto/greatlakes-connection-07142020

Our printed copy of The Current 2020 has arrived! We are excited to review all that the Manitoba Association of Watersheds is working on to protect our water, soil, habitat, and climate. We are very proud to support this publication! Interesting to read up on the new team in the Pembina Valley Watershed District, chaired by Bill Howatt, whom is also one of our RRBC Board of Directors and very pleased to see our ad sharing a page with an excellent article on enhancing surface water quality. https://manitobawatersheds.org/the-current

We are excited to share that our North Basin office is moving and we look forward to serving you from our new location. Our current space is being cleared up and work is progressing well on the construction of our new office at 1111 Munroe Ave. Our move brings us just a block away, on the corner of Panet and Munroe. Stay tuned for further details...