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Manitoba will support the Red River Basin Commission’s ongoing work in the areas of water stewardship, flood protection, public outreach and education with a $55,000 funding contribution, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced today.

 

“The province is supportive of the commission’s goal to promote collaboration locally and internationally toward implementation of its basin-wide natural resources framework plan,” said Melnick.  “We extend our appreciation for the important work and contributions of the commission to the sustainability of the resources and communities of the Red River Basin.”

 

The Red River Basin Commission was formed in 2002 to address land and water issues basin-wide. The commission was formed by merging the Red River Basin Board, the International Coalition for Land and Water Stewardship in the Red River Basin, and the Red River Water Resources Council. 

 

The commission is a not-for-profit corporation with offices in Moorhead, Minn., and Winnipeg.  It is dedicated to innovation in the management of the Red River Basin's water resources.

  

The commission is made up of representatives from cities, counties, rural municipalities, watershed boards, water resource districts, joint powers boards as well as representation from First Nations, a water supply co-operative, a lake improvement association and environmental groups.  North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba have also appointed members to the board.  

 

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