Morden, Winkler, and the RM of Stanley are working together to reduce water consumption in light of the extreme drought conditions in the region.
As a result, a new program to provide rain barrels at a cost-shared rate to residents has been developed.
Read More »Rain Barrel Program
The cities of Morden and Winkler, along with the RM of Stanley, have each recently declared a State of Drought Emergency as per a recommendation from the Pembina Valley Water Coop (PVWC). This declaration was resolved to emphasize the severity of the situation we are facing as well as to open additional communication with higher levels of government as we work towards both immediate strategies as well as long-term solutions.
Read More »Joint media release from Morden, Winkler, Stanley – State of Drought Emergency
The City of Morden is experiencing AN EXTREME DROUGHT.
Read More »Extreme Drought Response Plan
What’s a duck’s favorite restaurant? Quacker Barrel! Hopefully you are all having a very punny Friday 🙂 Order your rain barrels today at pvwd.ca !
I conserving water buy using the water from my 2 rain barrels plus I am saving water from showers, washing/rinsing dishes, washing hands and using that water for my garden, flushing… So far this season, I have not using any town water for watering plants it’s all water that I have saved!
Having a rain barrel is fun, and such a wonderful asset for any gardener, but many newbies are intimidated by the thought of getting it set up. Installing a rain barrel may seem like a big complex task, but it is actually pretty simple. These… Read More »How to install a rain barrel
The City of Morden is offering an activity kit with the theme of water conservation as part of our FREE Activity kit series. The series started at the beginning of June, and there has been a great response from families who have been enjoying the… Read More »Water Conservation Activity Kits
With Morden under severe drought, it’s important to cut back on our water usage. While cutting back is a necessity right now, it is an eco-conscious action that we should have in place whether we have restrictions or not. We will all benefit from lower… Read More »Water Wise Gardening Tips
We love water! It’s one of the Earth’s most precious resources, but with Morden under severe drought, it’s important to cut back on our usage. While cutting back doesn’t sound like fun, it is an eco-conscious action that will result in a lower utility bill,… Read More »8 Tips for Successful Water Conservation at Home