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Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC)
A Survey of Pasture Management Practices on the Canadian Prairies With Emphasis on
Rotational Grazing and Managed Riparian Areas
Summary: A survey was conducted, over the three prairie provinces, of producers known to be using pasture and
riparian management. Survey results were used to develop a descriptive profile of respondents current
operating and management practices, based on 1999.
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Is Win-Win-Win Possible With Grazing Livestock and Riparian Areas?
Summary: This paper focuses on the experiences of The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC) in
delivering a riparian habitat enhancement program over the last eight years. The Green Banks
Program (GBP) is a voluntary, stewardship-based initiative that has focused on cattle grazing systems.
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Manitoba Water Stewardship - Water Quality Management Section, Water Branch
Long-Term Trends in Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Concentrations in Manitoba Streams
Summary: Trend analysis was conducted on TN and TP data collected from 46 long-term water quality
monitoring stations on 33 different waterways in Manitoba. Stations were selected on the basis of sample size, period of
reporting, and availability of flow data. The majority (33) of the selected stations are located on
streams and rivers in the southern half of the province and are maintained by Manitoba Conservation.
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A Preliminary Estimate of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Loading to Streams in Manitoba, Canada
Summary: In this report, a preliminary estimate is made up of TN and TP loading
to stream in Manitoba to better understand the magnitude of the nutrient enrichment issue and wherever possible, to identify
the major sources of nutrients. Focus is placed on the Assiniboine River and Red River watersheds.
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Grazing and Pasture Technology Program (GAPT)
Grazing Management Practices for Riparian Areas
Summary: This publication describes grazing management practices for use in riparian areas. The selection
of a grazing management practice or a combination of practices depends on several factors including available grazing-land resources,
opportunities for improvement identified, & Ranch/farm goals and finances.
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Idaho Forest, Wildlife and Range Policy Analysis Group
Guidelines for Managing Cattle Grazing in Riparian Areas to Protect Water Quality: Review of Research and Best Management Practices Policy
Summary: The objective of this report is to provide useful research-based guidelines for
riparian area management that are consistent with the national goal of protecting water quality. It is therefore necessary
to summarize what research has to say about managing cattle grazing in riparian areas.
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