March 1, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
in Rm 214
of the Education Building at Brandon University
Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation-
Home Grown Conservation
Description:
HOME GROWN CONSERVATION:
- an overview of Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation and what it does
- the role of Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporations in land stewardship
- about the importance , class and function of wetlands in the management of our water resources
-Valley of Grass: MHHC's conservation efforts in the Souris River Valley in southwest Manitoba
Valley of Grass: This talk was presented at the Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Winnipeg.
The grassland habitat of the Souris River Valley is one of the few contiguous blocks of native habitat within the mixed-grass prairie region of southern Manitoba and is critical habitat for many species at risk. In collaboration with the landowners who manage these grasslands, this region is of significant importance to the conservation efforts of the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC) due to the continuous threats to the ecosystem.
Presenter:
Lacy Kontzie
Lacy Kontzie is the Habitat Monitoring Specialist for MHHC who also works out of the Brandon Office. Lacy started with MHHC in 2003. She focuses on monitoring MHHC's conservation agreement during the fall months. In the spring and summer she is busy out in the field conducting Rangeland Health Assessments, Baseline Surveys and wetland function assessments. Her understanding of wetlands and their importance to the landscape has helped the corporation continue to grow its wetland programing and outreach.
HOME GROWN CONSERVATION:
- an overview of Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation and what it does
- the role of Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporations in land stewardship
- about the importance , class and function of wetlands in the management of our water resources
-Valley of Grass: MHHC's conservation efforts in the Souris River Valley in southwest Manitoba
Valley of Grass: This talk was presented at the Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Winnipeg.
The grassland habitat of the Souris River Valley is one of the few contiguous blocks of native habitat within the mixed-grass prairie region of southern Manitoba and is critical habitat for many species at risk. In collaboration with the landowners who manage these grasslands, this region is of significant importance to the conservation efforts of the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC) due to the continuous threats to the ecosystem.
Presenter:
Lacy Kontzie
Lacy Kontzie is the Habitat Monitoring Specialist for MHHC who also works out of the Brandon Office. Lacy started with MHHC in 2003. She focuses on monitoring MHHC's conservation agreement during the fall months. In the spring and summer she is busy out in the field conducting Rangeland Health Assessments, Baseline Surveys and wetland function assessments. Her understanding of wetlands and their importance to the landscape has helped the corporation continue to grow its wetland programing and outreach.