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Reducing Waste

þ      The Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers (MARR) acts to support communities in reaching their waste reduction goals.

þ      Manitoba's Auditor general has released a report on the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills. 

þ      The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment has a wide array of ongoing work, including waste management and water conservation strategies.

Conserving Energy

þ      Homes, businesses, and municipalities can engage Manitoba Hydro's Power Smart programs and incentives.

þ      All levels of government in Canada can take advantage of Natural Resources Canada's Energy conservation Resources to make government buildings more energy efficient.

Conserving Water

þ      The City of Winnipeg's Water and Waste Department contains useful resources.

þ      The Manitoba's Water Stewardship Fund provides financial assistance to develop, implement and promote projects that maintain or improve the stewardship of Manitoba's water resources.

Related

þ Manitoba has been recognized as a world leader in taking action on climate change and preparing for a greener future. Please visit the Climate & Green Initiatives website and see how climate change action is a priority for all Manitobans.

þ      Manitoba's Green and Growing Strategy is designed to help Manitoba achieve a green economic and social future.

þ      Manitoba's Sustainable Development Act, and Sustainable Development Procurement Guidelines work together to set out the principles of sustainable development in Manitoba.

þ      The Municipal Finance and Advisory Services branch of the Provincial Government supports municipalties's changing needs in Manitoba's social and economic environment.

þ      The Centre for Sustainable Community Development offers financial services and resources to Canadian municipal governments to improve environmental performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

þ      The Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program is a network of Canadian municipal governments who have committed to reducing greenhouse gases and acting on climate change.

þ      Manitoba and Canada have partnered to offer the Canada Manitoba Infrastructure Programs to improve the quality of life for all citizens.

þ      For a complete listing of FCM tools and resources for local governments, please visit: Building Capacity.

þ      The Association of Manitoba Municipalities works with municipalities to achieve their sustainability goals.

Context
Documents
Big Ideas for Small Communities: Workshop offered on January 31, 2008
Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Convention and Workshop