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MLOA Hires Executive Director Robert Morrissey!
Robert Morrissey is the Executive Director of the Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association. He brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience in government, finance, and…
Important Updates to Manitoba’s Master Angler Program Taking Effect June 29
As the Manitoba Master Angler Program celebrates its 66th anniversary, several important updates will take effect on June 29th 2026.
Changes include updated eligibility and photo requirements, a new…
The Economic Side of the Seal River Watershed
The Seal River Watershed Proposal started with discussions around protecting caribou populations. But now, the proposal has expanded into a nearly 50,000 km2 IPCA that could significantly impact…
The Proposed New Provincial Park Designation (Seal River Watershed Proposal)
Another big concern surrounding the Seal River Watershed proposal is the creation of a new “Indigenous Traditional Use Park” designation which includes four sub-designations. Classifications that…
Operators Need Long-Term Clarity: Seal River Watershed Proposal
For decades, Manitoba’s northern lodges and outfitters have built businesses around responsible access to the Seal River Watershed region. Investing in infrastructure, creating jobs, supporting…
Questions still to be answered: Seal River Watershed Proposal
One of the biggest concerns surrounding the Seal River Watershed proposal is the proposed management structure.
The current proposal suggests the entire region would be overseen by a joint…
Voices from the region matter: Seal River Watershed Proposal
Recent opinion pieces from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation and a major northern tourism operator are reinforcing a common message: conservation and responsible access should work together, not…
Why should Manitobans care about the Seal River Watershed proposal?
Why should Manitobans care about the Seal River Watershed proposal?
Because it’s not just about the north. It’s about the future of land access across Manitoba.
The proposal would impact…
Seal River Watershed Proposal: MLOA Position & Call for Feedback
The Seal River Watershed (SRW) in northern Manitoba spans nearly 50,000 square kilometers of pristine land and water and is home to world-class lodges, out-camps, and important wildlife habitat.
A…
OPEN FOR REVIEW: Proposal to Protect the Seal River Watershed
Share your thoughts on a proposed plan to protect the Seal River Watershed, developed together by the Seal River Watershed Alliance, Manitoba and Canada.
This is an active MLOA advocacy file, and we…
Honouring Kurt Malenchak (Munroe Lake Lodge): Fundraiser for His Daughter
Longtime friend and colleague leads fundraiser in support of late PLT’s daughter
Prior to his passing in December, Kurt…
Winter (Ice-Covered) Season Checklist
Aquatic invasive species(AIS) threaten Manitoba’s waters. Species such as zebra mussels can cause major negative economic, environmental and social impacts to water-users such as boaters, fishers,…