The Pembina Valley Conservation District was formed in 1989. It covers an area of about 1,649 square miles (4,270 km2). The District includes potions of the Pembina Valley, Tiger Hills, Red River Valley and Pembina Escarpment. municipalities included in the District are Lorne, Thompson, Roblin, Louise, Stanley and Pembina. Towns included are Pilot Mound and Manitou, in addition to the Village of Crystal City. The District’s priorities are conservation farming and water management.
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