Public Education

The PVWD sponsors Educational Environmental field trips for schools and daycares which covers the bus driver's wage and mileage. PVWD has to pre-approve the field trip (Oak Hammock Marsh, Binney Nature Preserve, etc.). Contact the office for more details and information. 

In partnership with the University of Manitoba, students have created content to increase awareness of watershed health and encourage farmers to switch to more sustainable agricultural practices. 

All over Manitoba are hidden treasures just waiting to be found! PVWD has placed geocaches around the district to highlight our projects. You can fine our geocaches and many others by downloading their free app or visiting their website. 

Ducks Unlimited recently released a resource pack for teachers on climate change grades 7 and up. 

Link here 

The Manitoba Wildlife Act provides for the designation of Crown lands as Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) for the "better management, conservation and enhancement of the wildlife resource of the province. 

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Link to map here 

The Manitoba Envirothon is an annual hands-on environmental education competition for high school students, designed to encourage team work, problem-solving skills, and public speaking skills while fostering an appreciation for current environmental issues

Learn more about Turtle Mountain Community Pasture and other community pastures in Manitoba.

Link to presentation 

Resources such as soil, water, forests and wildlife are all interrelated. Altering any single resource may indirectly or directly affect other resources. The Pembina Valley Watershed District sees the benefits composting can provide our resources. Backyard composting and vermi composting (using red wriggler worms) are both great ways individuals and families can "recycle" their organic matter.

A guide to caring for your well and protecting your family`s health 

The Shore Primer is the second in a series of primers on waterfront stewardship published by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in association with Cottage Life. In combination with The Shore Primer, this series of primers can help you become a better caretaker of your own little piece of paradise. 

The Dock Primer is the first in a series of primers on waterfront stewardship published by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in association with Cottage Life. In combination with The Dock Primer, this series of primers can help you become a better caretaker of your own little piece of paradise. 

Building on the objectives of the Lake Friendly Accord, the H20 IQ resource is designed to provide educators with user-friendly information, tools and resources to fully explore issues related to water and the Lake Winnipeg watershed, while meeting curriculum objectives. The