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Wetland Restoration
Manitoba Habitat Conservancy

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Program Summary
The Manitoba Habitat Conservancy Wetland Restoration program is offered in association with a Conservation Agreement. Previously drained wetlands are restored to create and enhance wildlife habitat, to improve biodiversity, water storage, and carbon sequestration and to enhance waterfowl breeding habitat. Restoration projects typically consist of the construction of an earthen plug in an existing drain which is designed to hold water back and restore the wetland to its previous size & function.
Program characteristics
Province
Manitoba
Natural Features
Wetlands
Agriculture Type
Cropland, Rangeland / Pasture
Program Scope
Provincial
Conservation Approach
Protection, Restoration
Incentive Type
Payment for Practices / Conservation / Credits
Delivery Agent Type
NGO
Commitment Type
Land Conservation / Protection, Management Agreement
Commitment Term
Medium Term (10 to 50 years)
Program web site
Conservation Goals
This program is focused on restoring wetlands and perpetual habitat protections.
Eligible Lands
Eligible lands include croplands, rangelands, or pasturelands in Manitoba with conservable wetlands.
Additional Details
Commitment
Lanowners must commit to placement of a perpetual Conservation Agreement to conserve the wetland.
Incentive
This program provides payments based on wetland acres restored as a percentage of fair market value for the land. Landowners who enter into a conservation agreement will also receive an additional payment for enrollment. They may also receive technical support. Contact the program provider for more information.
Contact Information
For more information, contact one of the Habitat Conservation Specialists listed on the MHC web site at https://mbhabitat.ca/our-programs/wetlands/
Important to Know
Conservation Agreements in Manitoba are equivalent to conservation easements in AB and SK.