Lake Friendly is an organization dedicated to protecting our waterways and raising awareness about the threats to one of our greatest resources - fresh water.
Check out our website for great information and resources.
Because...What You Do Matters!
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*Currently only available to municipalities and school boards. Coming soon for all Manitobans.*
Provincial government departments, Crown corporations, local governments, school divisions, universities, colleges and Regional Health Authorities show their commitment to the principles and guidelines within the Sustainable Development Act by purchasing sustainably.
Information and resources to support sustainable procurement within the Manitoba Public Sector is located at www.manitobagoinggreen.ca
BUY EcoLogo™ certified/Lake Friendly cleaning and personal care products to reduce harmful chemicals and phosphorus entering our lakes, rivers and streams.
READ the label. Use cosmetic fertilizers and pesticides responsibly or eliminate their use. These products enter the lakes,rivers and streams through runoff.
USE less water. Take advantage of water saving products to reduce the amount of water requiring wastewater treatment.
PROTECT wetlands and natural shorelines. These areas act as a filter to clean our water and can help prevent shoreline erosion/
MAINTAIN and service septic systems regularly. Support upgrades to waste water treatment in cities and rural areas to prevent contamination of ground water, our lakes and our rivers.