Manitoba Eco-Network

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The Manitoba Eco-Network is a non-profit organization located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Manitoba Eco-Network is an umbrella for 46 environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGO's) throughout the province. We are a registered charitable organization, and a regional affiliate of the Canadian Environmental Network, based in Ottawa. Public education is a major focus of the organization, and many of the member groups meet and consult with the different levels of government. Members of the public are directed to specific member groups when they are needed for up to date information and education. The Eco-Journal is sent out to all member groups, and a public library is available for use. In addition, the library is a public registry for development proposals in the Province of Manitoba. The Eco-Network has yearly workshops, a member forum, available space for member groups, and a roof top garden. The building they are located in is a LEED certified green building using a high percentage of recycled materials and green products.

The Manitoba Eco-Network does not lobby and is non-partisan. The member groups may or may not lobby government, or be consulted on a regular basis. Facilitation of public consulations with government officials is a major role of the organization. Each year there is an Annual General Meeting to elect a Steering Committee that will help to discuss and decide the goals, make any necessary changes in the by-laws, and to find the best ways to ensure the organization accomplishes these goals. Funding is provided by The Government of Manitoba, The Government of Canada, various foundations, various organizations, member groups, individuals, and through fundraising events.

There are a wide range of environmental issues addressed by the member groups. Some important environmental issues in Manitoba involve parks, pesticides, agriculture, water quality, air quality, urban sprawl, sewage treatment, green buildings, outdoor education, canoe route mapping, logging, mining, hydro development, road development, species at risk, transit, and bike lanes.


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[edit] Supporters of the Manitoba Eco-Network

[edit] Core Funding:

  • Manitoba Conservation
  • Environment Canada / Canadian Environmental Network
  • The City of Winnipeg Employees Charitable Fund
  • Thomas Sill Foundation Gifts-in-Kind Program
  • The United Way Donor Designated Gifts Campaign
  • Province of Manitoba All Charities Campaign

[edit] Capacity Building Project:

  • George Cedric Metcalf Foundation via the Sustainability Network

[edit] Climate Change Connection:

  • Federal Climate Change Action Fund (Natural Resources Canada/Environment Canada)
  • Manitoba Climate Change Action Fund (Manitoba Energy, Science & Technology)
  • Manitoba Hydro PowerSmart
  • Eco-Action, Environment Canada
  • The Winnipeg Foundation

[edit] Food Production Models Research:

  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council via the Manitoba Research Alliance on Community *Economic Development in the New Economy

[edit] GIS Mapping Centre Project:

  • George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
  • The Winnipeg Foundation
  • Sustainable Development Innovations Fund
  • Environmental Systems Research Institute
  • The Thomas Sill Foundation
  • Canadian Council for Human Resources
  • Conservation Manitoba

[edit] Organic Lawn Care Project:

  • Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
  • Province of Manitoba Urban Green Team
  • City of Winnipeg
  • Per Capita Grants from City Councillors Gord Steeves, Lilian Thomas and Mark Lubosch
  • Winnipeg Public Library


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