December 18, 2012
Manitobans are invited to nominate a worthy group or organization for the Council of the Federation’s first-ever Excellence in Water Stewardship Award, Premier Greg Selinger announced today.
“Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers have established this annual award to recognize and honour organizations that successfully demonstrate excellence, leadership and innovation in water stewardship,” said Selinger. “There is a great deal of work underway in this province to protect and save our water resources, and I encourage Manitobans to recognize the people undertaking this work by submitting a nomination.”
The award builds on the council’s water charter, which recognizes the collective obligation of Canadians and their governments to be responsible water stewards. The award includes a $1,000 grant, a certificate signed by the premier and a distinctive trophy, and will be presented on World Water Day on March 22. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31.
“Here in Manitoba we are fortunate to have a number of organizations that are working hard to protect and enhance the province’s lakes, rivers and wetlands,” said Selinger. “An award like this brings recognition and attention to the good work that takes place here and shows that individual Manitobans and organizations are working together to produce big results.”
The Council of the Federation supports collaboration and intergovernmental relations among Canada’s provinces and territories. The Water Stewardship Council provides strategic advice on the implementation of a water charter that guides jurisdictions in their work such as water conservation, adaptation to climate change, co-operative work with municipalities and Canada’s Water Week. More information on the water charter and the Council of the Federation is available at www.councilofthefederation.ca.
The premier also noted the new award builds on work underway to raise awareness about water issues and to implement TomorrowNow – Manitoba’s Green Plan, the province’s eight-year strategic plan for protecting the environment while ensuring a prosperous and environmentally conscious economy. For more information on the plan, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/tomorrownowgreenplan/.
To find out more about the Excellence in Water Stewardship Award and to get a copy of the nomination package, contact Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship at 204-945-3814 or visit www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/stewardship_award.html.
PROVINCE ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR NEW EXCELLENCE IN WATER STEWARDSHIP AWARD
“Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers have established this annual award to recognize and honour organizations that successfully demonstrate excellence, leadership and innovation in water stewardship,” said Selinger. “There is a great deal of work underway in this province to protect and save our water resources, and I encourage Manitobans to recognize the people undertaking this work by submitting a nomination.”
The award builds on the council’s water charter, which recognizes the collective obligation of Canadians and their governments to be responsible water stewards. The award includes a $1,000 grant, a certificate signed by the premier and a distinctive trophy, and will be presented on World Water Day on March 22. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31.
“Here in Manitoba we are fortunate to have a number of organizations that are working hard to protect and enhance the province’s lakes, rivers and wetlands,” said Selinger. “An award like this brings recognition and attention to the good work that takes place here and shows that individual Manitobans and organizations are working together to produce big results.”
The Council of the Federation supports collaboration and intergovernmental relations among Canada’s provinces and territories. The Water Stewardship Council provides strategic advice on the implementation of a water charter that guides jurisdictions in their work such as water conservation, adaptation to climate change, co-operative work with municipalities and Canada’s Water Week. More information on the water charter and the Council of the Federation is available at www.councilofthefederation.ca.
The premier also noted the new award builds on work underway to raise awareness about water issues and to implement TomorrowNow – Manitoba’s Green Plan, the province’s eight-year strategic plan for protecting the environment while ensuring a prosperous and environmentally conscious economy. For more information on the plan, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/tomorrownowgreenplan/.
To find out more about the Excellence in Water Stewardship Award and to get a copy of the nomination package, contact Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship at 204-945-3814 or visit www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/stewardship_award.html.
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