| South Saskatchewan River Delta - No Action Yet | 26 March 11 |
Manitoba Conservation put this proposed protected area to public review mid 2010, with public comments closing in October 2010. Although based on Areas of Special Interest from several years ago designed by Manitoba Conservation, with Mineral Sector reviews at the time, information about the proposed protected area is sparse. Mapping provided on the department's web pages provides no indication of Areas of Special Interest involved, the natural region location, or landscape types to be included. The area includes Red Deer Lake, along the Saskatchewan border, south of The Pas.Requests from Manitoba Wildlands for technical information and improved mapping for this proposed protected area have gone unanswered. Important Bird Areas review has occurred, and the altered ecosystem provides nesting and habitat for many bird species. Overtime land species, large mammals, and ungulates have returned to the area. "Manitoba Wildlands expects clarity on the status of this proposed protected area. In the meantime changes in boundary, and alterations to the plan for the area may be occurring. Priorities set for protected areas decisions 4 years ago include the South Saskatchewan River Delta," stated Gaile Whelan Enns. View Manitoba Conservation public review page for South Saskatchewan River DeltaView Kelsey Municipality Mitigation Reserve Fund Bill View Manitoba Wildlands web page for protected areas reviews Source: Manitoba Conservation |
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