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 Please visit Adopt A Shoreline www.AdoptAShoreline.org​

to list your Group as shoreline cleanup and education heroes. 

Lake Winnipeg Foundation

Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF) is an environmental non-governmental organization (ENGO) seeking solutions to ensure a clean, healthy Lake Winnipeg and watershed now and for future generations.  

To find out more about their valuable work and how you can help please visit their website:  http://www.lakewinnipegfoundation.org

For Info please contact: info@lakewinnipegfoundation.org

Ministry of Education, Manitoba

Once again the Ministry of Education in Manitoba has ensured all schools are aware of World Oceans Day and Oceans Week. Thank you to the Ministry and Teachers who are helping Students learn the importance of watersheds and the need to protect our waterways and oceans. Manitoba has a key role in the Hudsons Bay watershed, leading to the Arctic Ocean but is also part of other watersheds.

University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba has been involved with ocean research for several years, funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.

Meet the Research Chairs:

http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/environment/departme...

Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean (NEMO)
University of Manitoba

Central to an understanding of physical processes in the Arctic is the establishment of an integrated observational and modeling framework. The Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean (NEMO) is a coupled sea-ice/ocean model used to inform the Integrated Regional Impact Study (IRIS) as part of ArcticNet, a Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence. Of particular interest are projections for sea ice extent, thickness, and ice drift within three IRIS regions: Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay, and the Beaufort Sea.

David Barber's research team at the University of Manitoba's Centre for Earth Observation Science is using WestGrid's Grex cluster to incorporate and run the NEMO model to enable high-resolution modeling of sea ice processes within each of the IRIS regions. WestGrid's computing infrastructure is also used to develop scripts, visualization tools and diagnostics to facilitate and standardize analysis of NEMO numerical experiment output. The results of this research have the potential to impact Canadians by providing insight into sea ice conditions in Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay, and the Beaufort Sea, with implications for those living in northern coastal communities, renewable and nonrenewable resource development, and long-term social, economic, and environmental planning in response to a changing climate.

“Exploring Manitoba’s Arctic Coastline”– June 6 5pm to 8pm

This family-friendly gathering on June 6th at Assiniboine Park aims to connect kids and families in Winnipeg with the wonders of Manitoba’s Arctic Ocean coastline.  The event will feature interactive stations with engaging games, learning opportunities, and educational activities for kids and families! The programming is geared toward kids ages 5 to 12, but is open to kids of all ages.

We’ll get creative with ocean-themed crafts, marvel at replica dolphin and whale skeletons, and dive deeper into the fascinating world of the Arctic through hands-on experiences led by CPAWS Manitoba’s environmental education team.

To accommodate as many ocean enthusiasts as possible, the event will run in two separate time slots: 5:00 – 6:15 PM and 6:30 – 7:45 PM.

Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Cost: Free

Shoreline CleanUp  Parley, Sat, June 10    9:00 am

Red River Boat Launch SW of 101
Rural Municipality of West St. Paul, Manitoba. Meet: near the Parley bus, we will work our way down the river from this point.

Walk for Water is the largest grassroots fundraising event in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg. The events are a series of pledged community walks with proceeds going towards the important work of LWF. Taking place each summer in several lakeside communities, it's a great way to be a part of the solution — and a fun way to spend a day at the lake! Organized by the Lake Winnipeg Foundation.

Dates and Locations:

Sunday July 22 : Dunnottar,  – Dunnottar Community Club, 10am

Sunday August 6: Gimli,  – Lake Winnipeg Visitors Centre, 10am

Sunday Aug 6 : Victoria Beach, – Victoria Beach Clubhouse, 10am

To find out more about their valuable work and how you can help please visit their website:  http://www.lakewinnipegfoundation.org For Info please contact: info@lakewinnipegfoundation.org