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.

2026 Updates

2026 was the second year of monitoring baffles to observe sediment trapping and plant growth. The results are encouraging, with the baffle zone showing taller, denser, and more diverse plant communities.

This year saw the installation of bird monitoring devices in the marsh, identifying and tracking bird species in the area. Data is available to view at app.birdweather.com.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling was expanded to include bigmouth buffalo as well as zebra mussels.

Wild rice and traditional medicinal plant seeding continues, led by our Indigenous partners.