Water connects us all. For many people living in communities across Northern Manitoba, having safe and accessible waterways is an important part of their way of life.
Waterways Management Program
We operate across the north, along the Saskatchewan, Burntwood, Nelson, and Churchill River systems, connecting with communities and promoting safety.
Our Waterways Management Program includes employees from the Indigenous & Community Relations Division, local Indigenous community contractors, and annually employs approximately 40 seasonal boat patrollers from nearby Indigenous communities. They share a passion for the land and the water and look after the boat patrol program, debris-clearing programs, shoreline stabilization projects, and the annual installation of safe ice trails.
West of Easterville, a debris-clearing crew heads out on Cedar Lake using a Safe Ice Trail.
Enlarge image: Four contractors drive snowmachines toward the wooded horizon across a frozen lake.
This Waterways Management Program supports our commitment to establishing and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities across the province. Read more in our Environmental, Social, and Governance Report.