Souris River Watershed District
The Souris River Watershed Districts mission is to be a progressive community driven watershed organization dedicated to raising awareness about sustainable land and water stewardship practices and providing incentives for conservation programs to achieve a healthy diverse landscape and maintain a viable thriving community.
The Souris River Watershed District envisions a healthy sustainable diverse landscape capable of providing economic, social and environmental benefits for current and future generations.
Souris River Watershed District is a non-profit, grassroots organization covering 7500 square kilometers along the International boundary in southwestern Manitoba. The District includes all or parts of the Municipalities of Two Borders, Brenda-Waskada, Grassland, Deloraine-Winchester, Boissevain-Morton, Souris – Glenwood, Sifton, Pipestone and Wallace-Woodworth.
Company History
A Watershed District is a group of local people working together in partnership with the Province of Manitoba to attempt to maintain and improve sustainability on a specific landscape. These people realize the connectivity of our communities to the health of the watershed we live in. If we live in a vibrant, healthy watershed the quality of life will improve for all of the areas residents.
About the SRWD
Souris River Watershed District, is comprised of a group of local people working together in partnership with Manitoba Sustainable Development to attempt to maintain and improve sustainability within the District. The District is governed by a Board of Directors represented by local ratepayers, municipal councilors and a Provincial appointee.
The Districts main focus is on soil and water conservation. Some of the major programs include abandoned well sealing, salinity seed assistance, public education, remote watering systems, small dam construction, and wildlife habitat preservation.
Company Facts
Integrated Watershed Management Plan for the East Souris River completed in 2005.
Integrated Watershed Management Plan for the West Souris River completed in 2012.
