"The environment has impacts on every area of life from health and infrastructure to poverty reduction and yet this budget relegates the environment to an area of minor concern," said Josh Brandon, communications coordinator with Green Action Centre.

Across the board cuts to (Manitoba) Conservation and Water Stewardship budget leave little room for ensuring Manitoba's environment is safeguarded for future generations.

"We agree with The Green Action Centre. Our environment is the basis for our economy. Our government seems to have lost track of this reality. We have to take care of our water and lands for now and future generations. Many government commitments for our environment are now at risk," said Gaile Whelan Enns, director of Manitoba Wildlands.