All this is happening despite the new environment licence requiring Berger Peat Moss to file a satisfactory wildlife, habitat and vegetation inventory with Manitoba Conservation before they disturb the land.

Councillor Mike Sutherland of Peguis First Nation indicated, "We thought Berger Peat Moss was a better corporate citizen than this. They are road building and clear cutting forest and bogs instead of fulfilling their environment licence. The Manitoba Conservation Minister needs to order a stop work order immediately."

"It seems Berger and our government are intent on draining the Washow Peninsula, that is so important for the health of Lake Winnipeg. The Peninsula is also our pharmacy for medicinal plants, used daily by our people. Berger Moss is operating in our treaty land entitlement area."

Lake Winnipeg was named most threatened lake of 2013 by the Global Nature Fund.

Friday March 22, 2013 is World Water Day.