The Alonsa Conservation District was born in 1978 and covers about 1,718 square miles (4,450 km2). The ACD is on the west shore of Lake Manitoba and includes the municipalities of Alonsa and Lawrence. The beef cattle industry dominates the local economy as well as commercial fishing in the winter months. The District has been involved in soil and water management. Some of the major projects include channel construction, improvements and maintenance, water level and flood control, land drainage, forage seed assistance, waterfowl nesting grounds, waterfowl enhancement and school conservation education programs.
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