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