Letter To Minister Cox Regarding Zebra Mussel Threat
The attached letter was sent by the WCA on May 23rd to Minister Cathy Cox regarding WCA concern for Zebra Mussel infestation….with copy to Premier Brian Pallister. Click to see a larger image
Continue ReadingThe Energy East Pipeline Conversion
By Alan Roberts WCA Chair – Environment Committee The Whiteshell Cottagers Association was asked by the TransCanada Pipeline Company to review their proposal to the National Energy Board (NEB) to convert part of their existing natural gas pipeline into a heavy oil conduit. Our Environment Committee reviewed selected portions of their proposal, and met […]
Continue ReadingENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH ENERGY EAST PIPELINE
Record of Meeting between: Mr. B .J. Arnold – TCPL; Mr. G. Trask; Mr. B. Adamson; of TCPL, and Mr. D. Paquin – Concentric Public Affairs Ltd. From: The Whiteshell Cottagers Association – Environment Committee (Gary Kennedy; Garry Parker; Deborah Sequin); represented by Alan Roberts (Chair); and Dan Klass – Past President; Ronald Smith – […]
Continue ReadingAquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
An aquatic invasive species (AIS) can either live in freshwater or marine environments. The majority of the species of concern to Manitoba, such as Zebra and Quagga mussels, Spiny Waterflea, Rusty Crayfish and Asian Carp are freshwater species. Manitoba currently has 15 aquatic invasive species.
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