Managing Natural Resources for Future Generations

TRWCD SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Over the last 30 years, the TRWCD is proud to be able to share some of the following accomplishments:

• the creation of a Geographic Information System (Watershed the System) data base that enables the TRWCD to monitor, evaluate, and manage District Programs
• the recipient of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) Exemplary systems in Government Honorary Mention for Watershed the System
• recognition by the Province of Manitoba Sustainable Development Innovations Fund for continued efforts towards the ongoing construction of escarp mental erosion control structures (approximately 90 to date) Photo of Drop Structure
• the purchase and securement of the last intact Alluvial Fan along the Manitoba Escarpment Aerial View of Alluvial Fan, Definition, Definition2
• the restoration of a creek back into its natural channel
• over 1300 acres of wildlife habitat through our Wildlife Incentive Program
• over 2300 acres of wetland/ wildlife habitat purchased to be kept in its natural state Photo of Elk
• the maintenance of over 500 miles of agricultural drainage as well as over 800 transportation crossings
• the establishment of over 1000 acres per year of forages on erosion prone lands
• GIS systems brought to 5 local schools through a grant with the Sustainable Development Innovations Fund

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