Manitoba increases funding to help protect Lakes and Rivers from Invasive Species

Manitoba is doubling down on protecting its lakes and rivers with a new $540,000 investment aimed at stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. Announced during Invasive Species Awareness Week, the funding includes a dedicated prevention fund for local governments and water-user groups, plus new equipment to aid mitigation. With boating season around the corner, the message is clear: prevention is everyone’s responsibility. From kayaks to jet skis, clean, drain, and dry — because once AIS takes hold, it’s a fight to get it back. Betty Sawatzky with Discover Westman has the full story on Canada’s investment on keeping expensive environment-changing species out of their province.