Lake Friendly

As water flows, it collects and transports substances from the land to our lakes, rivers and streams. These substances can include...

Explore Manitoba’s beautiful provincial parks for free. Now until Sunday, July 18, Manitoba is offering free entry to all provincial...

Lake Winnipeg is an important socio-economic and cultural resource for residents who live along its shores, as well as for the entire...

Because we are dependent on water for almost all our needs, we have to protect and maintain freshwater resources. We need clean water to...

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...

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...

Manitoba remains at the critical level on the pandemic response system. Right now, it’s important that we stay home as much as possible....

Manitoba is experiencing a hot and dry spring resulting in multiple wildfires across the province. The fires have forced some people out...

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...

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

The term "circular economy" might seem to be popping up in your feeds a lot recently—and for good reason! Canada announced in June 2020...

Avid campers, bird-watchers, hikers, fishing fanatics, and picnic-ers likely see the value in Manitoba parks. They provide endless...

If you've been following the Lake Friendly channels, you know that we often mention this thing called the "Made in Manitoba Climate and...

How to use snow as a resource this winter.

Reuter's latest issue of the Ethical Corporation magazine included an article about how L'Oreal—the world's largest cosmetic company—has...

Manitobans everywhere already know how different this holiday season is going to look. Many long-time staples of this time of year may be...

While we are all spending more time at home these days, now might be a good time to take your mind off the world and focus on making some...

Different types of waste pose various problems for our water quality and quantity. Litter, organic, hazardous and household waste

How to dispose of common items dumped down the sink: food scraps, bathroom products, medications, and household hazardous waste.

Contaminated wastewater can pollute our lakes, making beaches unattractive, closing fisheries, and affecting tourism. Prevent pollution.