Applying Manitoba's Water Policies - Government of Manitoba

Applying the PoliciesUse & Allocation• implement specific projects and programs to achievethese objectives.• facilitate the identification of natural functions thatextractive and instream uses must respect andensure.• ensure that water needed for ecosystem functions isnot allocated for uses that would threaten environmentalsustainability.2. Local authorities, industry, landowners, and thegeneral public can:• participate with the provincial government in establishingeconomic and environmental objectives to beachieved through water use.• adopt appropriate land and water managementpractices that support the conservation and protectionof water.• facilitate resolution of conflicting priorities of waterusers through coordination of municipal input andpublic participation in water management decisions.• ensure effective legislation is in place and is usedappropriately to guide water use and allocation.• monitor water supplies and uses and undertakeenforcement, as necessary, to support use and allocationdecisions.• undertake water demand studies to project futurepriority needs for water and water use growth.• place reservations on water, where appropriate, toensure sufficient quantities are available for projectedpriority future needs and important instream usesas determined in demand studies.• promote and apply water conservation measures,particularly in water short areas, to control thegrowth of water use.• work cooperatively with neighbouring states andprovinces in developing and implementing transboundarywater management agreements to ensurethat Manitoba receives its fair share of water and toensure that Manitoba’s water-related economic andenvironmental interests are protected or enhanced.31