Wetlands
Wetland Conservation Agreements
Both you and the wildlife on your property can benefit when you conserve your wetlands with Manitoba Habitat Conservancy’s Wetland Conservation Agreements. We strive to be partners in conservation as we work to protect wildlife habitats, water quality, and biodiversity on your property. MHC ensures your dedication to Manitoba’s wildlife won’t go unnoticed as we provide financial compensation to every farm that welcomes conservation efforts into their wetlands. Find out how MHC conservation programs can benefit you and your farm for years to come by contacting the Staff Person in your area!
Jessica Belcher
HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Phone #: 204-573-4840
E-mail: jbelcher@mbhabitat.ca
Field Office:
30 Main Street,
Box 1044,
Minnedosa, MB
R0J 1E0
IAN FORTUNE
HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Phone: 431-235-3058
E-mail: ifortune@mbhabitat.ca
Field Office:
Box 16
Hamiota, MB
R0M 0T0
ROY BULLION
HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Phone: 204-729-7592
E-mail: rbullion@mbhabitat.ca
Field Office:
306 Elm Street,
Box 28,
Shoal Lake, MB
R0J 1Z0
KASIE CULLEN
HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Phone: 204-724-0583
E-mail: kmclaughlin@mbhabitat.ca
Field Office:
930 Victoria Avenue East,
Brandon, MB
R7A 2A4
KATHY MURRAY
HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Phone: 204-871-1569
E-mail: kmurray@mbhabitat.ca
Field Office:
208 Railway Avenue
Treherne, MB
R0G 2V0
CAROL GRAHAM
HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Phone: 204-821-4943
E-mail: cgraham@mbhabitat.ca
Field Office:
402 4th Street,
Box 189,
Reston, MB
R0M 1X0
Did You Know
Wetlands are among the most productive natural ecosystems in the world, comparable to tropical rain forests or coral reefs; yet more than half of all wetlands on the Prairies have been lost or degraded since pioneer settlement. Along the Red Valley, upwards of 90% of wetlands have been lost.
Today wetlands are increasingly recognized as integral components of a watershed, aiding in flood control, increasing local biodiversity, improving the quality of both surface and ground water, and providing aesthetic and recreational benefits to society.
