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Netley-Libau Marsh
Netley-Libau Marsh is one of Manitoba's key ecosystems and the largest freshwater coastal wetland in North America. However, throughout the past century, the condition of Netley-Libau Marsh has substantially deteriorated, such that it is no longer a healthy functional wetland providing the suite of ecological goods and services that it has historically.
2025 Updates
2025 was the first year of monitoring baffles installed the year prior as part of a two-year plan to observe sediment trapping and plant growth. The results are encouraging, with the baffle zone showing taller, denser, and more diverse plant communities.
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Other 2025 highlights include:
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Willow transplants added to aid shoreline stability
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Wild rice reintroduction
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) sample collection to help understand zebra mussel presence and impact
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Beginning the process of having Netley-Libau Marsh designated as an Ecologically Significant Area
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