Sunterra Horticulture is also seeking an environmental licence for a significant expansion of its operations nearby. The Sunterra expansion would contribute to drying out the Washow Peninsula where two other new peat mine licences were approved last week.

When the Sunterra expansion proposal was filed under Manitoba's Environment Act hundreds of citizens filed objections.

"Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, and the Crown are simply disregarding Peguis First Nation, despite being provided with our technical analysis, and knowing our Section 35, Treaty and TLE rights in this matter," said Chief Glenn Hudson.

See full press release and previous Manitoba Wildlands coverage below.