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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...

Water use has been growing at more than twice the rate of population increases in the last century. Over 1.4 billion people currently...

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...

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...

Lake Winnipeg is a valuable resource for our region providing ecological, social and economic benefits, as well as offering unique...

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...

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

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 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...

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

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

If water disappeared on this plant, life would quickly follow. Water is all around us. The amount never changes.