Applying Manitoba's Water Policies - Government of Manitoba

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Applying the PoliciesWater QualityPOLICY 1.2Water quality shall be enhanced through the management of water resources.BackgroundWhere the existing water quality of a waterbody isnot adequate to support the desired uses, enhancementprojects can be undertaken in some cases to attain thequality needed. Projects are normally initiated bycommunity based organizations or by local government.Funding for such ventures may include privatelyraised money or funds from government agencies.Typically, management committees or boards areestablished with representation from local governments,local interests, and appropriate provincial governmentagencies. These groups define the problem,identify goals, develop remedial action plans, andguide implementation. Monitoring expertise, projectdesign, initial interpretation of data, and advice onappropriate remedial action can be provided by theprovincial government.A wide range of water quality enhancement projectscan be undertaken. Lakes and reservoirs can beaerated to reduce winterkill of fish. Algae control canbe undertaken on farm dugouts or on community watersupplies to reduce taste and odour problems. Aquaticweeds can be removed periodically from some recreationalareas and beaches in order to enhance recreationalopportunities. Watershed management planscan be publicized and better land use practices demonstratedto reduce non-point source loading of pollutantsaffecting our lakes and streams.IntentApplication1. The Government of Manitoba will:• identify, in response to local concerns and supportedby water quality and use monitoring, waterbodiesand aquifers where water quality enhancement maybe beneficial.• undertake a variety of water management activitiesand projects to enhance water quality of degradedsurface waterbodies or aquifers, such as:- aeration of lakes and reservoirs to reduce winterkillof fish,- flow and water level augmentation to improvewater quality for water supply, recreation, orenvironmental purposes.- exploration of means by which the quality andsupply of aquifers may be safely enhanced.- algae control activities on farm dugouts and communitywater sources to reduce foul tastes andodours,- periodic removal of aquatic weeds from recreationareas and beaches to improve recreationalopportunities,• promote, and regulate where necessary, land andwater management practices to reduce or eliminatewater pollution at the source.• provide financial, technical, and monitoring assistance,where appropriate, to support water qualityenhancement projects and activities by local authorities,interest groups, and individuals.To enhance the water quality of specific degradedsurface waterbodies and aquifers to achieve desirablesocial, economic, and environmental benefits.10
Applying the PoliciesWater Quality2. Local authorities, interest groups, and individualscan:• identify waterbodies and aquifers where water qualityenhancement projects or activities may be necessaryor beneficial.• obtain sound information and expertise, and anynecessary approvals from government, before initiatingwater quality enhancement projects or activities.• adopt technology and land and water managementpractices that minimize or avoid degradation ofwater quality.11
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