What is a IMWP? 

An integrated watershed management plan outlines actions to address priority land and water resource issues on a watershed basis. The plan is a tool to assist residents, stakeholders and all levels of government in making responsible decisions on how to manage water, develop land and allocate resources within the watershed. Each stakeholder in the watershed has a role in ensuring that this watershed plan is successfully adopted and implemented. 

Dauphin Lake IWMP 

One of the largest watersheds in southern Manitoba.
Covering 3,250 sq. mi (8,414km²)

Key outcomes of: 
  • An Emergency spillway for Dauphin Lake
  • Rehabilitated streams, alluvial fans and other natural areas
  • temporary and permanent water retention
  • Enhanced protection and public awareness
Diverse Topography such as: 
  • Forested upland plateaus 
  • Slopes from  the Riding and Duck Mountains
  • Lowland lake plains
  • Mixture of Agriculture, forests, and wetlands surrounding Dauphin Lake
Priorities of: 
  • Surface Water Management
  • Healthy Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat 
  • Drinking Water Quality and Quantity

To read the full Dauphin Lake IMWP, click on the file below!

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East Duck Mountain - Sagemace Bay IWMP

Approximately 1,660 sq. mi (4,300km²) in size.
The Primary land cover is Forest (combination of Deciduous, Mixed wood, Coniferous)
Using satellite imagery: 
  • Annual Cropland covers 9% (38,667 hectares) 
  • Grassland/pasture covers 16% (69,613 hectares).
  • Forages (mostly alfalfa) covers 5%. 
  • Marshes, fens, and open water cover 8% (35,357 hectares). 
3 Goals: 
  1. Reduce the impacts of overland flooding.
  2. Protect and improve surface water quality.
  3. Protect drinking water

​Did you Know? 
The East Duck Mountain - Sagemace Bay Watershed is the steepest sloping watershed in Manitoba. 

It ranges from the highest point in Manitoba, Baldy Mountain (832 metres above sea level) to Lake Winnipegosis (254 metres above sea level). 
To read the full East Duck Mountain - Sagemace Bay IMWP, click on the file below! 
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