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Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board

The Lake Winnipeg Action Plan, announced by Minister Steve Ashton on February 18, 2003, is a commitment to reduce the contribution of nitrogen and phosphorus to Lake Winnipeg by about 10 % to restore nutrient conditions to those that existed prior to the 1970s. As part of the Lake Winnipeg Action Plan, the Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board was established in July 2003 to help government identify necessary actions to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading to Lake Winnipeg.

On February 6, 2007, the Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board’s final report was released by Manitoba Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick. The Board’s final report contains additional and updated information on nutrients and Lake Winnipeg. The report includes 135 recommendations in 38 different areas and asks all Manitobans and our neighbours to work together and take action in the spirit of collective responsibility. A news release and background information are also available.

The Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board's Interim Report (2005) and a subsequent report on public discussions undertaken in May 2005 are also available.

Click to view the Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board's web site and learn more about the Board and its activities.