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Guided by science, LWF seeks collaborative solutions to ensure a clean, healthy Lake Winnipeg and watershed now and for future generations.

08/28/2026

In our last reel, Scott explained what decades of research at IISD Experimental Lakes Area have shown: phosphorus is the key nutrient driving algal blooms. But turning that science into action is another challenge.

Winnipeg’s North End treatment plant is the largest point source of phosphorus to Lake Winnipeg. Full upgrades are expected to cost more than $3 billion and will not be completed until sometime in the 2030s.

LWF and IISD proposed a low-cost interim solution using ferric chloride, which is already used at the plant. Adjusting where and how much is added could reduce phosphorus sooner.

With Winnipeg’s municipal election approaching, this is a question worth asking every candidate: Will you support timely, evidence-based phosphorus reduction at the North End treatment plant while the full upgrades continue?

Watch Alexis explain the policy challenge and the proposed solution. Full video link in our bio.

08/21/2026

$3 billion. That’s the estimated cost of upgrading a single sewage treatment plant in Winnipeg.

Decades of whole-lake research at IISD Experimental Lakes Area have shown that phosphorus is the key nutrient driving algal blooms. If we want to protect Lake Winnipeg, reducing phosphorus pollution must be at the heart of the solution.

With Winnipeg’s municipal election approaching, wastewater treatment and phosphorus reduction should be part of the conversation. The decisions made at City Hall affect not only Winnipeg residents and taxpayers, but also the health of Lake Winnipeg.

Ask your candidates: What is your plan for evidence-based wastewater upgrades that reduce phosphorus pollution and protect our lake?

Watch the full video through the link in our bio.

08/14/2026

In Manitoba’s Boyne River watershed, potato producers are capturing phosphorus-rich spring runoff in large water-retention reservoirs and storing it for irrigation later in the growing season.

During a recent farm tour, LWF Programs Director Chelsea Lobson shared how we’re working alongside producers to monitor these reservoirs and measure their phosphorus-reduction benefits.

This work is helping us better understand how practical, on-farm water-management solutions can support agricultural production while protecting the health of Lake Winnipeg.

08/10/2026

What an incredible day for Lake Winnipeg!

Bike to the Beach 2026 brought together 56 riders for a 130 km journey from Winnipeg to Victoria Beach. Together, they raised more than $201,222 in support of a healthier Lake Winnipeg!

Thank you to every rider who took on the challenge and put so much time and energy into fundraising. Thank you as well to everyone who donated, volunteered, cheered along the route, shared our posts or helped behind the scenes. This incredible result belongs to all of you.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for making the ride possible: Canada Life, P&H, Pollard Banknote Limited, Qualico, Quadrant Private Wealth, Franklin Templeton, Birchwood, Fort Group and Crosier Kilgour.

Thank you as well to Woodcock Cycle Works and the Manitoba Cycling Association for supporting the ride.

Bike to the Beach 2026 was truly one to remember. Thank you for riding with us and showing what this community can accomplish for Lake Winnipeg!

08/06/2026

Tomorrow, our Bike to the Beach riders will cycle 130 km from Winnipeg to Victoria Beach in support of a healthier Lake Winnipeg!

There’s still time to support a rider and help them reach their fundraising goal. Choose a rider and donate here: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/lake-winnipeg-foundation/p2p/biketothebeach2026/

Thank you to the sponsors featured here for helping make Bike to the Beach possible: Canada Life, Parrish & Heimbecker, Pollard Banknote Limited, Qualico, Quadrant Private Wealth, Franklin Templeton, Birchwood, Fort Group and Crosier Kilgour.

Thank you as well to Woodcock Cycle Works and Manitoba Cycling Association for supporting the ride.

Good luck to all our riders, we’ll see you at the beach!

08/04/2026

Bike to the Beach is this Friday!

Our riders are getting ready to hit the road in support of a healthier Lake Winnipeg. You can help them reach their fundraising goals by choosing a rider to support: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/lake-winnipeg-foundation/p2p/biketothebeach2026/

A big thank you to our sponsors for making Bike to the Beach possible: Canada Life Co, P&H, Pollard Banknote Limited, Qualico, Quadrant Private Wealth, Franklin Templeton, Birchwood Automotive Group, Fort Group Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. and Crosier Kilgour.

Thank you as well to Woodcock Cycle Works and Manitoba Cycling Association for supporting the ride.

See you Friday!

07/29/2026

Bike to the Beach returns on August 7!

Next week, riders will cycle 130 km from Winnipeg to Victoria Beach in support of a healthier Lake Winnipeg.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors for helping make this ride possible:

Canada Life / Canada Vie , Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, Pollard Banknote Limited, Qualico, Quadrant Private Wealth, Birchwood | Manitoba's Largest Automotive Group, Fort Group CPA and Crosier Kilgour.

Support a rider and help fund evidence-based solutions for Lake Winnipeg. Donate through the link in our bio.

📸: Chris Malkiewicz

07/28/2026

What an incredible day at Walk for Water Dunnottar! Together, this amazing community raised $12,000 for a healthy Lake Winnipeg! 💙

Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, purchased raffle tickets and showed their support. We are especially grateful to our event sponsor, Johnston Group , for helping make this wonderful day possible.

A huge thank you to our generous raffle prize donors: Fête Ice Cream & Coffee, The Hive Climbing and Fitness, Aaron’s on the Lake, Assiniboine Park, Enigma Escapes, Chaeban Ice Cream, Terry Mellway, Gayle Halliwell, Dave Barber Cinematheque, Oh Doughnuts, Kathy Magnusson, Alf Buelow, H.P. Tergesen’s and Sons, Links at the Lake, The Powder Princess, Prairie Sea Kayak Adventures, Georgetown Acres and Interlake Garden Centre, and Sharon Cory.

Finally, thank you to the incredible Dunnottar volunteer committee and every volunteer who helped with planning, setup, registration, the walk route, raffle and cleanup. Your time, energy and commitment made the day possible.

Thank you, Dunnottar, for showing how much you love Lake Winnipeg!

07/25/2026

Dunnottar, we’ll see you tomorrow!

Join us at the Ponemah Beach Central Art Centre for Walk for Water 2026.

Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Come walk with us, connect with the community and help support a healthy Lake Winnipeg.

Thank you to Johnston group for supporting this year’s event.

See you Sunday!

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http://www.lakewinnipegfoundation.org/

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