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Manitoba

Active projects

192

Species-at-risk protected

Hectares conserved

41,300

Manitoba at a Glance

Since 1977, we have been conserving the landscapes that make Manitoba special – from carbon-rich peatlands to sweeping tall-grass prairies. Together, we can safeguard the natural places that define this province and create a healthier future for wildlife and communities.

Driven by experts: Science, local community insights and Indigenous Knowledge strengthen our work to protect, restore and steward Manitoba’s natural areas.
Scale of protection: We conserve and restore more than 40,000 hectares of grasslands, wetlands, peatlands and forests across Manitoba, and conserve connected landscapes where people and nature share the land.
Species at risk: We conserve the habitats that Manitoba’s wildlife depends on, including the endangered Poweshiek skipperling butterfly.
Critical ecosystems: From prairies, wetlands and peatlands to boreal and mixed forests, Manitoba is home to a diverse array of ecosystems that sustain wildlife and communities. By conserving the landscapes that matter most, we ensure that nature can continue to support us.

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Creating lasting impact in Manitoba

Manitoba’s diverse landscapes are home to an incredible variety of wildlife and hold deep ecological and cultural significance. As these ecosystems face growing pressures, so does our need to safeguard them. That’s why we work with partners to conserve, restore and connect habitats across the province.

Protecting Manitoba’s wildlife

Manitoba’s landscapes are home to many species at risk, including the Poweshiek skipperling butterfly and the endangered prairie skink, Manitoba’s only lizard. By connecting natural areas and restoring the habitats these species depend on, we’re giving wildlife the space they need to adapt, recover and thrive — ensuring they can remain part of Manitoba’s landscapes for generations to come.

Building climate-resilient landscapes

Climate change is reshaping Manitoba’s natural landscapes, increasing the risk of extreme weather events. Healthy habitats, from sweeping grasslands to dense forests, build resilience by storing carbon, absorbing and filtering water, and buffering communities from storms. By conserving these natural areas, we’re helping wildlife and communities adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

Supporting community-led conservation

Manitoba’s healthy landscapes depend on strong communities. Community-led conservation puts local knowledge and leadership at the heart of conservation, enabling people to identify priorities, shape outcomes and lead efforts over the long term. Together, we conserve the places that communities value most.

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Wabano Aki

Along the Assiniboine River in southwestern Manitoba, Wabano Aki (meaning Tomorrow’s Land in Anishinaabe) shows what’s possible when communities come together to care for the land. Here, nature thrives alongside agriculture and cultural traditions. Together, we’re caring for this remarkable landscape, honouring its cultural connections and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

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Working together for nature

Conserving Manitoba’s natural areas is a shared effort. By working with communities, governments, conservation organizations, landowners, local groups and Indigenous Nations, we bring together diverse knowledge and expertise to achieve lasting conservation impact.

With Shared Legacy Partnership, the Stewards of Wabano Aki, and the Association of Manitoba Community Pastures we advance conservation in priority areas across the province.

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Working landscapes

Across the Canadian Prairies, we work closely with ranchers and land stewards to support healthy native grasslands, safeguard wildlife habitat and strengthen sustainable, productive working lands that benefit both nature and communities.

Learn more about working landscapes