Manitoba

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The Nature Conservancy of Canada's first acquisition in the Manitoba Region was in 1977. Today, we have conserved and protected over 71,161 hectares (175,843 acres) across nine natural areas critical to Manitoba's biodiversity. These areas provide important habitat for thousands of species of plants and animals, many of which are endangered or at risk. Thanks to the generous donations of Manitobans and our partners, we aim to ensure that these special areas, plants and animals continue to be there for generations to come and that Manitoba continues to be a special place.

Stories from the Field

The curious cows at the Yellow Quill Prairie Preserve. (Photo by Diana Robson)

Times of drought highlight the need for grassland management

Dry summers in Manitoba remind us of the importance of good pasture management; not only to maintain and enhance the biodiversity goals of Manitoba's grassland habitats but also to provide resistance and buffer against climate variations (in this case, drought). Continue Reading »

Cow elk, Riding Mountain Aspen Parkland, Manitoba (Photo by NCC)

Wildlife-friendly fencing for the win

Discover the benefits of wildlife-friendly fencing. Continue Reading »

From Our Blog

Alpine Lake on Darkwoods, BC (Photo by Bruce Kirkby)

Nature-based solutions: Benefits for people and the planet

June 5, 2021

There is no longer any question, scientifically speaking, that the effects of climate change are increasing both the rate and extent of biodiversity loss, not just in Canada, but globally. When combined with human impacts, such as land conversion... Continue Reading »