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    Using water sustainably: meeting our needs today so others can meet theirs in the future
    Lake Friendly
    • Oct 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Using water sustainably: meeting our needs today so others can meet theirs in the future

    Water is the only known substance that is necessary to sustain life. Water is finite and its quality is important to all life. And so, it...
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    Droughts, dry summers and extreme weather...oh my
    Lake Friendly
    • Oct 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    Droughts, dry summers and extreme weather...oh my

    As we are seeing this year, droughts seriously impact Manitoba, having a major impact on agriculture, recreation and tourism, water...
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    How does water move in urban human created environments?
    Lake Friendly
    • Oct 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    How does water move in urban human created environments?

    Our everyday activities can greatly impact the environment. Cities and towns have many people and businesses that all need water. Water...
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    How do rural communities access drinking water and how is their household waste treated?
    Lake Friendly
    • Sep 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    How do rural communities access drinking water and how is their household waste treated?

    When we look at a rural landscape and compare it to a city landscape, the differences are obvious. Rural landscapes consist of open...
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    Water Needs Versus Wants
    Lake Friendly
    • Sep 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    Water Needs Versus Wants

    Water use has been growing at more than twice the rate of population increases in the last century. Over 1.4 billion people currently...
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    Bring on the waterworks: how is water used in my watershed?
    Lake Friendly
    • Sep 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Bring on the waterworks: how is water used in my watershed?

    Water is a constant in our daily lives. We need it to drink, cook and clean. We need it for waste disposal, fire protection, watering our...
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    Benefits of keeping our water clean
    Lake Friendly
    • Aug 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Benefits of keeping our water clean

    Less than 1% of the global water supply is available as drinking water. Water on our planet Water covers over 70% of our planet, and it...
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    Paws in provincial parks: what you need to know about bringing your dog to the park
    Lake Friendly
    • Aug 17, 2021
    • 4 min

    Paws in provincial parks: what you need to know about bringing your dog to the park

    We are in the dog days of summer and it’s time to relax. Pets are a part of the family and most people love to travel and camp with them....
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    Water Quality and Fresh Water
    Lake Friendly
    • Aug 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Water Quality and Fresh Water

    Lake Winnipeg is a valuable resource for our region providing ecological, social and economic benefits, as well as offering unique...
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    Our ecosystem—how do humans, plants and animals use water?
    Lake Friendly
    • Aug 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Our ecosystem—how do humans, plants and animals use water?

    All living things need water to live. We drink water every day. Fish live in water. Plants need to be watered. What happens when you...
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    What travels in water?
    Lake Friendly
    • Jul 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    What travels in water?

    As water flows, it collects and transports substances from the land to our lakes, rivers and streams. These substances can include...
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    Seven ways to stay cool while camping this summer
    Lake Friendly
    • Jul 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    Seven ways to stay cool while camping this summer

    Explore Manitoba’s beautiful provincial parks for free. Now until Sunday, July 18, Manitoba is offering free entry to all provincial...
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    Lake Winnipeg: Vital for Manitoba's economy, culture and recreation
    Lake Friendly
    • Jul 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Lake Winnipeg: Vital for Manitoba's economy, culture and recreation

    Lake Winnipeg is an important socio-economic and cultural resource for residents who live along its shores, as well as for the entire...
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    We need water and have a limited supply
    Lake Friendly
    • Jun 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    We need water and have a limited supply

    Because we are dependent on water for almost all our needs, we have to protect and maintain freshwater resources. We need clean water to...
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    Podcasting 101 - Telling youth stories through podcasting
    Lake Friendly
    • Jun 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Podcasting 101 - Telling youth stories through podcasting

    Your voice matters—share your story. Podcasting makes it easy for you to tell your story and hear the stories of others. It puts you in...
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    Manitoba: a pelican paradise?
    Lake Friendly
    • Jun 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Manitoba: a pelican paradise?

    Did you know that how we treat and care for our water resources in Manitoba impacts a third of the world's American White Pelicans? Let's...
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    Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Enjoy the Outdoors Near Your Home
    Lake Friendly
    • May 31, 2021
    • 4 min

    Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Enjoy the Outdoors Near Your Home

    Manitoba remains at the critical level on the pandemic response system. Right now, it’s important that we stay home as much as possible....
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    Can wildfires impact our freshwater resources?
    Lake Friendly
    • May 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    Can wildfires impact our freshwater resources?

    Manitoba is experiencing a hot and dry spring resulting in multiple wildfires across the province. The fires have forced some people out...
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    Manitoba businesses that made the list of Canada's Greenest Employers of 2020
    Lake Friendly
    • Jan 13, 2021
    • 4 min

    Manitoba businesses that made the list of Canada's Greenest Employers of 2020

    A new year means welcoming all things anew and looking forward to what is to come—but it's also a great time to reflect on recent...
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    Learning to be Lake Friendly—Online Resources for Manitoba Teachers and Students
    Lake Friendly
    • Jan 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    Learning to be Lake Friendly—Online Resources for Manitoba Teachers and Students

    The recent announcement about Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre now offering online workshops inspired us here at Lake Friendly. As...
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