The state is providing $3.1 million in funding to establish an Environmental Advisory Board for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channel projects.
A new committee will provide advice throughout the construction and operation of the outlet channel.
"Since planning for the Outlet Channel Project first began in his 2011, our government has continued to engage with Indigenous groups and other communities that may be affected by the project. We have been involved," said Transport and Infrastructure Minister Doir Piunyuk.
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This Environmental Advisory Board formalizes the ongoing engagement process to ensure that meaningful input, accurate information and constructive feedback are shared openly.
The project will include the construction of two diversion channels to improve water regulation and reduce the potential for flooding along Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin.
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