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Please note that the PVWD office will be closed Wednesday May 13, 2026 for staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

It was amazing to see local youth engaging in environmental competition at the 2026 South Regional Envirothon yesterday! Hats off to Redboine Watershed District & Manitoba Association of Watersheds for hosting the event and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.

Please note our office will be closed Tuesday April 14, 2026!

Did you know that PVWD sealed 15 wells in 2025? Properly sealing abandoned wells helps prevent groundwater contamination, protect ecosystems and greatly reduces the physical hazard to humans and animals.

PVWD proudly announces Seymour Farms Ltd. as our 2026 Conservation Award Recipient! They believe "healthy land provides healthy food," and base management decisions on long-term soil health, environmental protection, and water conservation in mind.

The Guilford Hereford Ranch stands as a testament to how thoughtful land management and active community involvement can lead to successful agriculture while protecting the environment for future generations.

2026 PWCP(OFCAF) application intake will open in April! For more information on this program please go to: manitobawatersheds.org/prairie-waters… or visit our website for application information and forms: pvwd.ca/programs

We are incredibly grateful for our Assistant Technician, Gerrit Maxwell, and are excited to be celebrating his 5 years as a full-time employee with PVWD!

We’re excited to share highlights from the 25/26 PVWD AGM! Last Friday, our board and sub-district members gathered for a day of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Staff delivered presentations on our 2025-26 projects and programs, sparking great discussions and new ideas!

GROW offers annual incentive payments on temporary wetlands. Shallow “potholes” within your cropland may be eligible for up to $150/acre annual payment. Wetlands cannot be drained or filled, but you can farm them regularly on normal and dry years.

Join us Wednesday in Altona for information about GROW, PWCP, and other funding programs offered by Pembina Valley Watershed District for 2026!

Join us next week in Altona for information about GROW, PWCP, and other funding programs offered by Pembina Valley Watershed District for 2026!

If you farm in a flood-prone area, you could be eligible for our flooded lands program. We offer up to $100/ac to establish permanent cover and an annual incentive payment of up to $120/ac each year for four years.

Join us Wednesday in Killarney and Thursday in Manitou for information about GROW, PWCP, and other funding programs offered by Pembina Valley Watershed District for 2026!

Join us next week in Killarney and Manitou for information about GROW, PWCP, and other funding programs offered by Pembina Valley Watershed District for 2026!

Join us Jan 28th, 29th, and Feb 4th for information about GROW, PWCP, and other funding programs offered by Pembina Valley Watershed District for 2026!

Just a friendly reminder that applications for summer employment are due Wednesday January 14, 2026! Please reach out to our office if you have any questions!

Through our GROW program, PVWD can help you offset the cost of less productive marginal cropland by assisting in seeding permanent cover crops. Funding includes an implementation payment and annual incentive payments up to $75/acre over four years.

Join us at the end of the month and early February for information about GROW, PWCP, and other funding programs offered by Pembina Valley Watershed District for 2026!