First Detection of Zebra Mussel Larvae on the Canadian Side of Rainy Lake Demonstrates Increased Need to Monitor and Implement Preventative Measures

After collecting 78 samples from 38 waterbodies in Treaty #3 territory, the Territorial Planning Unit (TPU) can confirm that the first presence of Zebra Mussel veligers (larvae) has been detected on the Treaty #3 side (Canadian side) of Rainy Lake. A single Zebra Mussel veliger was confirmed present in a sample collected at the Government […]

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Surface Water Quality Testing available for Treaty #3 Communities and Members

Our Territorial Planning Unit is pleased to offer surface water quality testing for mercury, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, etc.), nutrients (phosphorous, nitrogen, etc.), E.Coli/total coliforms, and presence of Zebra Mussels. Water samples will be taken from participant identified locations on Lakes, Rivers, and Streams across the Territory and used to keep track of water health. […]

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GCT3/NWMO Engagement Survey

Interested in the NWMO site selection process and want to be informed on what’s happening? Due to the current pandemic and the resulting restrictions on travel and in-person meetings, the Territorial Planning Unit is developing a renewed strategy to engage Treaty #3 Members on the NWMO site selection process for a proposed deep geological repository […]

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Earth Day Clean Up Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to all our Treaty #3 Youth Earth Day Clean Up Contest Winners! 1st Place Winners: Wauker (12), Chezney (10) and Tanner (6) from Animakee Wa Zhing #37 2nd Place Winner: Benjamin (15) from Naotkamegwanning First Nation 3rd Place Winners: Dawnas (12) and Trinity (17) from Rainy River First Nation 4th Place Winners: Trinity (15) […]

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