Greenspace Plan and Biodiversity Policy

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We are creating a Greenspace and Natural Corridors Plan Bylaw (Greenspace Plan) and a Biodiversity Policy. The Greenspace Plan and the Biodiversity Policy will help the City manage, protect, and restore natural areas while increasing biodiversity within the city.

Greenspaces and natural corridors play a vital role in our lives. We rely on nature for food, shelter, clean air, clean water, recreation, and well-being.

Creating the plan

The Greenspace Plan and the Biodiversity Policy will integrate First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Western ways of knowing. This work will be guided by Two-Eyed Seeing. Two-Eyed Seeing encourages seeing with one eye the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing, and with the other eye the strengths of Western knowledge and ways of knowing. By using both together, we can create a better future for all living things.

Learn more about the project and the process to co-develop the plan with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governments and organizations:

We are creating a Greenspace and Natural Corridors Plan Bylaw (Greenspace Plan) and a Biodiversity Policy. The Greenspace Plan and the Biodiversity Policy will help the City manage, protect, and restore natural areas while increasing biodiversity within the city.

Greenspaces and natural corridors play a vital role in our lives. We rely on nature for food, shelter, clean air, clean water, recreation, and well-being.

Creating the plan

The Greenspace Plan and the Biodiversity Policy will integrate First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Western ways of knowing. This work will be guided by Two-Eyed Seeing. Two-Eyed Seeing encourages seeing with one eye the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing, and with the other eye the strengths of Western knowledge and ways of knowing. By using both together, we can create a better future for all living things.

Learn more about the project and the process to co-develop the plan with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governments and organizations:

  • Phase 1 public engagement summary available

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    In Phase 1, we asked for your thoughts on Winnipeg’s greenspaces and natural corridors. Residents and stakeholder groups shared priorities and challenges — what matters most and why. Read the Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary and Appendices for an overview of what we heard.

    State of the Landscape at a Glance

    As part of Phase 1, we studied Winnipeg’s greenspaces and natural areas to understand their importance in Winnipeg. State of the Landscape at a Glance is a short report that summarizes the current condition of our greenspaces, natural corridors, and biodiversity. These insights will help guide next steps and recommendations for Winnipeg’s Greenspace and Natural Corridors Plan (Greenspace Plan) and the Biodiversity Policy.

    Next steps

    We are now beginning Phase 2, where we will develop draft policies, goals, and actions for both plans. We will continue gathering feedback from stakeholder organizations to help ensure their priorities and concerns are considered as we develop these drafts.

    In Phase 3, the draft plans will be shared with the public and stakeholders for review and feedback.

    In Phase 1, we asked for your thoughts on Winnipeg’s greenspaces and natural corridors. Residents and stakeholder groups shared priorities and challenges — what matters most and why. Read the Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary and Appendices for an overview of what we heard.

    State of the Landscape at a Glance

    As part of Phase 1, we studied Winnipeg’s greenspaces and natural areas to understand their importance in Winnipeg. State of the Landscape at a Glance is a short report that summarizes the current condition of our greenspaces, natural corridors, and biodiversity. These insights will help guide next steps and recommendations for Winnipeg’s Greenspace and Natural Corridors Plan (Greenspace Plan) and the Biodiversity Policy.

    Next steps

    We are now beginning Phase 2, where we will develop draft policies, goals, and actions for both plans. We will continue gathering feedback from stakeholder organizations to help ensure their priorities and concerns are considered as we develop these drafts.

    In Phase 3, the draft plans will be shared with the public and stakeholders for review and feedback.

  • Phase 1 public engagement closed

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    Thank you to all who participated in Phase 1 public engagement. Public engagement opportunities were available from March 18 to April 15, 2025. Feedback is currently being considered and a summary of the engagement process will be posted online.

    Thank you to all who participated in Phase 1 public engagement. Public engagement opportunities were available from March 18 to April 15, 2025. Feedback is currently being considered and a summary of the engagement process will be posted online.

  • We want to hear from you

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    We want to hear your thoughts on greenspaces and natural areas—what matters most to you and why. Your input will help shape actions, goals, and policies to manage and restore these spaces for future generations. Share your thoughts by April 15, 2025.


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    We want to hear your thoughts on greenspaces and natural areas—what matters most to you and why. Your input will help shape actions, goals, and policies to manage and restore these spaces for future generations. Share your thoughts by April 15, 2025.


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Page last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 01:25 PM