In January 2020, the Watershed District Act brought together the Lake of the Prairies, Little Saskatchewan River, and Upper Assiniboine River conservation districts to form the Assiniboine West Watershed District.
A watershed is an area where all precipitation and runoff remain within defined boundaries, flowing toward lower elevations and collecting in streams and rivers. The Assiniboine West Watershed includes several key waterways, including the Shell River, Silver Creek, Birdtail Creek, and the Little Saskatchewan and Arrow Rivers, all of which eventually feed into the Assiniboine River.
AWWD provides funding, resources, and land management programs to support sustainable practices that improve soil integrity, water quality, and landscape longevity. Its board is made up of representatives from each sub-district and a provincial appointee, working alongside municipal partners.
Together, they deliver services that help protect the watershed for producers, residents, and the wider community.
For more information, please visit:
www.myawwd.ca
The AWWD includes the following municipalities:
- RM of Pipestone
- RM of Sifton
- RM of Wallace-Woodworth
- Town of Virden
- RM of Riverdale
- RM of Ellice-Archie
- RM of Prairie View
- RM of Hamiota
- RM of Oakview
- RM of Minto-Odanah
- RM of Rosedale
- RM of Harrison-Park
- RM of Yellowhead
- RM of Clanwilliam-Erickson
- RM of Rossburn
- RM of Russell-Binscarth
- RM of Riding Mountain West
- RM of Roblin
OUR VISION
To see a landscape that is capable of supporting our environmental, economic and social well being from now into the future.
OUR MISSION
To provide leadership in resource planning, implementation of programs and promotion of conservation practices.
OUR VALUES
- Living and promoting the conservation ethic for our whole environment
- Adding value to agriculture through conservation
- Strengthening and empowering rural communities
- Demonstrating accountability and value for money in all initiatives
Main Office:
111 Sarah Ave
Box 223
Miniota, MB
R0M 1M0
Phone: 204-567-3554
Fax: 204-567-3587
Satellite Offices in Oak River and Inglis:
Oak River: 204-566-2270
Inglis: 204-564-2388
