News - Environment

A University of Manitoba soil scientist says the economic and social as well as the environmental elements are necessary to ensure the sustainability of Manitoba’s livestock industry.

In continued support for agricultural producers willing to undertake environmentally beneficial projects in their operations, applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Environmental Farm Action Program (EFAP).

The 2010 Eco Calendar, featuring measures that can be taken by Manitobans to protect the environment, is now available, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.

Applications are now available for the Environmental Farm Action Program (EFAP).

A winning logo, chosen from approximately 280 entries from students around Lake Winnipeg, will provide a strong visual identity to lake-friendly, environmentally sound products, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced.

A new program will help put Manitoba transportation companies on the path to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux and Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau announced today.

The provincial government is investing $7 million to enhance the protection of ecologically significant lands in southern Manitoba and is expanding both its protected areas network and the Pinawa Dam Provincial Park, Premier Gary Doer announced.

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the introduction of a low phytate barley, specifically tailored for monogastric animals, will mean cost savings for livestock producers as well as benefits for the environment.