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Our mission is to manage water and environmental resources to promote

Our mission is to manage water and environmental resources to promoteOur mission is to manage water and environmental resources to promoteOur mission is to manage water and environmental resources to promote

a healthy watershed and sustainable lifestyle for current and future generations.

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Our History

The Central Assiniboine Watershed District (CAWD) has evolved from its beginnings as the Tiger Hills Conservation District, expanding over time through partnerships with local municipalities and the Province of Manitoba. In 2020, following the introduction of the Watershed Districts Act, the organization transitioned to a watershed-based model and adopted its current name. Today, CAWD supports a broad region encompassing numerous Manitoba municipalities, with a renewed focus on flood and drought management, water quality, and collaborative watershed stewardship—including partnerships with Indigenous nations and non-municipal groups.

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.

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Turn your yard into a solution — rain gardens reduce flooding, filter water, and support local wildlife.


In partnership with the City of Brandon

What is a Rain Garden?


A rain garden is a shallow, landscaped area designed to collect and absorb rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs and driveways. By filtering stormwater through soil and plants, rain gardens reduce flooding, improve water quality, and support local biodiversity.​

At the Central Assiniboine Watershed District, we implement rain gardens in partnership with municipalities and residents to promote sustainable water management and protect our watershed.​

learn more about rain gardens

The Central Assiniboine Lower Souris Watershed Plan

 The Central Assiniboine and Lower Souris River integrated watershed management plan encompasses the area of land that contributes water to the Assiniboine River including tributaries such as the Souris River, Cypress River and Oak Creek. 

Learn more here
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.

Learn More About IWMP

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

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Central Assiniboine Watershed District

Baldur, Manitoba, Canada

(204) 535-2139

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