officially opened the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre (IPBCC) located within the Assiniboine Park Zoo. As a key component of the new 10-acre Journey to Churchill exhibit currently under construction, the IPBCC will be a centre of global influence in the field of polar bear research and conservation.
With a $31-million commitment made by the Province of Manitoba last year and ongoing operational support from the City of Winnipeg, the IPBCC, in partnership with Manitoba Conservation & Water Stewardship, will allow the Assiniboine Park Zoo to more actively contribute to environmental and wildlife education, research, and conservation. To read more follow this link...IPBCC
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December 13, 2011 -- The Province of Manitoba’s Conservation Minister Dave Chomiak announced this year’s Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention (WRAPP) Fund with a total of $154,793 dispersed on 13 projects aimed at improving waste reduction and pollution prevention practises.
WRAPP fund Recipient J Neufeld co-owner of Wood Anchor was invited to speak about his products, the company’s philosophies and how the grant has aided Wood Anchor with present and future goals.
“Our company is pleased to work together with Manitoba Conservation to create innovative solutions to waste diversion in Manitoba,” said J Neufeld, co-owner of Wood Anchor. “With the support received through the WRAPP fund, we are thrilled to increase our capacity to establish sustainable solutions to waste diversion in the province.”
The WRAPP fund supports improved waste reduction and pollution prevention practices in Manitoba. Priority areas are organic waste management and composting, construction and demolition waste management, pollution prevention, and waste management system development and planning.
The minister noted the WRAPP Fund has been instrumental in Manitoba’s waste reduction efforts. Since 1999, Manitobans have recycled more than 737,909 tonnes of material, equal to almost 100,000 full garbage trucks. In 2010, Manitobans recycled more than 72,000 tonnes of paper, aluminum, glass and plastic.
A total of 282 projects have been supported with more than $4.75 million in grants from the WRAPP Fund since its creation in 2000. Information on the fund is available at www.susdev.gov.mb.ca.
Tags: Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention (WRAPP) Fund, Conservation Minister Dave Chomiak, MLA Deanne Crothers, Assiniboine Park Family Centre
The Assiniboine Park's Qualico Family Centre was unveiled yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. This marks the completion of phase one on the Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s grand park $200- million redevelopment. The new facility boasts 10,000sqft with a cafe, and a 160 seat reception hall as well as other rooms to accommodate various activities and events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, and educational programs for kids.
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The Manitoba Environmental Industry Association held its 2nd Annual Emerging Issues Conference. This years focus were topics covering Regulatory Updates, Water Technology & Bio Solutions, and Waste Management and Recycling.
This year’s Green Dragon's Lair award was presented to Wood Anchor co-owner J Neufeld among a field of stiff competition.
To see the presentation click here CBC News Green Dragon's Lair Award
2011's participants were as follows:
Tags: Manitoba Environmental Industries Association, Green Dragons’ Lair 2010, Manitoba Eco Network, Climate Change Connection
