By Pembina – Morden Times – October 6, 2011

The Lizard Lake Wetland Project is a world class model of what partners can do in successfully managing a wetland for both wildlife and agriculture.  But the Lizard Lake infrastructure has been in place for approximately 25 years and needs an estimated $100,000 or more to repair.

Pembina Valley Conservation District touts the Lizard Lake site as unique and showing the benefits of preserving wetlands by providing a better quality of life and water resources, protection of our environment and a climate change solution. There was a long history of disagreement between those wanting to drain the wetland and those interested in retaining it prior to construction of the project in 1985. Since then, people have learned the valuable role it plays in the watershed by helping maintain groundwater levels and water quality, minimize downstream flooding and provide benefits for wildlife and agriculture. Construction of the ring-diked central or marsh cell ensured the continued presence of the wetland and wildlife habitat. For full story, click here.