The Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District was formed in 1999 as the 11th conservation district in Manitoba. The District covers about 1,633 square miles (4,230 km2). The District includes all or parts of the municipalities of Daly, Blanshard, Saskatchewan, Harrison, Strathclair, Park, Minto, Odanah, Rosedale and Clanwilliam. The Towns of Minnedosa, Rivers, Rapid City and Erickson are also included. The district includes most of the Little Saskatchewan River watershed and part of the Oak River watershed. Lake Wahtopanah (Rivers Reservoir) and Minnedosa Lake are two man made lakes in the district. Some of the key features of the district include the prairie pothole landscape, significant slope, steep valley walls and an abundance of wildlife. Six Sub-District committees work as resource planning advisors to the Board. Holistic resource management is the overall objective of the District with the primary focus being soil and water conservation.
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