Our mission is to manage water and environmental resources to promote
a healthy watershed and sustainable lifestyle for current and future generations.
WHO WE ARE
CAWD VISION
WHO WE ARE
The Central Assiniboine Watershed District (CAWD) is a grassroots organization led by a municipal-appointed board and a staff of watershed-focused land management professionals.
WHAT WE DO
CAWD VISION
WHO WE ARE
CAWD works with local farmers, governments, conservation and agricultural groups to improve soil and water management in the CAWD by designing and offering programs that are delivered by farms on their farm lands.
CAWD VISION
CAWD VISION
CAWD VISION
CAWD envisions a future where communities, agriculture and the environment are healthy, sustainable and in balance with one and other.
IWMP
Integrated Watershed Management Planning
Integrated Watershed Management Planning (IWMP) is a collaborative approach that brings together watershed residents, governments, and stakeholders to develop long-term strategies for managing land, water, and related resources within a watershed.
Who We Work With
Local Stakeholders
Government Departments/Programs
Government Departments/Programs
The foundation of our work lies in supporting those directly connected to the land.
Producers, landowners, and land managers within the CAWD
Rural Municipalities that play a vital role in local decision-making and implementation
Government Departments/Programs
Government Departments/Programs
Government Departments/Programs
We work closely with provincial entities to align initiatives and deliver impactful results.
Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Department
Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW) Program
Watershed Districts serve as the sole delivery agents for this program, announced in 2019
Conservation Initiatives
Government Departments/Programs
Conservation Initiatives
These partnerships help us drive meaningful environmental outcomes on the ground.
Conservation Trust
Established in 2018, this fund supports innovative watershed projects across Manitoba
Watershed Districts
Key delivery agents for the Conservation Trust, responsible for implementing funded initiatives
Industry & Associations
Government Departments/Programs
Conservation Initiatives
We are proud to engage with a range of agriculture and conservation-focused organizations.
Manitoba agriculture and conservation groups
Manitoba Association of Watershed Districts (MAWD)
Our province-wide umbrella organization that supports all 14 Watershed Districts
Our Partners
In Partial Partnership With
