Annette Trimbee
Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor at The University of Winnipeg, has been appointed co-chair for the Lake Friendly Stewards Alliance Steering Committee by the Province of Manitoba.
A respected public policy leader with a strong background in ecology and environmental sciences, Dr. Trimbee will also contribute to the work of the provincial scientific committee on zebra mussels and will provide provide strategic advice to the minister of conservation and water stewardship on the long-term management of Manitoba’s waters systems as it relates to trans-boundary issues.
The appointment was made this afternoon by Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff, at an announcement that the Manitoba government is ramping up its fight against zebra mussels by doubling its investment in inspections, enforcement and public education to help limit the spread of the aquatic invasive species.
“We have not given up on Lake Winnipeg and remain committed to fighting the spread of zebra mussels,” said Minister Nevakshonoff. “That is why we are doubling our investments to prevent them from spreading further to other lakes and rivers, and to raise awareness about zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species, particularly with boaters.”
“We must work with many different stakeholders to address the issue of zebra mussels,” said Trimbee. “I look forward to this new role that will allow me to connect with other vital stakeholders to develop solutions and to support the implementation of the Lake Friendly Accord.”
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