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Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Integrated management Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Potable water Well sinking/boreholes Water conservation zone Water quality standards Water shortage/drought Water supply Water abstraction Institution Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 January 2006.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to provide for the protection of Manitoba's water resources and aquatic ecosystems. Part 2 lays down provisions relating to water protection. In particular it deals, inter alia, with water quality standards, water quality management zones, water conservation and serious water shortage. Under Part 3 watershed management plans are covered. Section 24 of this Part establishes the “Manitoba Water Council” which has to monitor the development and implementation of watershed management plans in the province; and to review regulations respecting water quality management zones. Section 29 establishes the “Water Stewardship Fund” whose purpose is to provide grants in support of research, projects and activities that further the purposes of this Act. The text consists of 48 sections divided into 6 Parts.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Water Commission Act (C.C.S.M. c. W50).

Legislation | Canada | 1987

Keyword: Institution, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Nutrient Management Regulation (Man. Reg. 62/2008).

Legislation | Canada | 2008

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water abstraction, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Manitoba Water Quality Standards, Objectives and Guidelines Regulation (Man. Reg. 196/2011).

Legislation | Canada | 2011

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Potable water, Well sinking/boreholes, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Water shortage/drought, Water supply, Water abstraction, Institution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Phosphorus Reduction Regulation (Man. Reg. 76/2010).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquatic Invasive Species Regulation ( Man. Reg. 173/2015).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX