Restoring Wetlands Within the Lake Winnipeg Basin with Cowessess First Nation NW-23-14-05-2

The Assiniboine River Basin Initiative is partnering with the Cowessess First Nation to restore wetlands on Cowessess First Nation lands in southeastern Saskatchewan. The proposed project, which will incorporate Indigenous knowledge and science, will result in restored wetland habitat. Other key project partners include Ducks Unlimited Canada and local watershed groups. The proposed project sites are located on annual cropland where natural wetlands were previously drained. The drained wetlands will be restored to natural historic levels using earthen plugs. The earthen plugs will be covered by top soil and seeded with grasses and other native plants to prevent erosion and provide cover. Once restored, the wetlands will be able to capture runoff and naturalize over time, providing habitat for migratory birds and wildlife.

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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

 

Latest update

May 19, 2022 - The assessment process has been terminated.

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Contacts

Michelle Duval
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Michelle Duval, Program Officer
150-123 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4W2
Telephone: 431-277-2794
Email: michelle.duval@ec.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Cowessess First Nation (Saskatchewan)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment Status

    Terminated

  • Proponent

    Assiniboine River Basin Initiative

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    83078

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...within 200 kilometres
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