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The Blue Horizon: A Photo Series on Lake Winnipeg's On-going Issues and the Future of the Lake

by Alex Martin (Canada)

Canada

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Anchors sit at an abandoned fishing outpost on Lake Winnipeg’s North Basin. With environmental issues resulting in a 96% decrease in commercial fishing catch rates, fishing gear has been left to sit around retired outposts. The economic sustainability of fishing on the lake remains a major concern.
Anchors sit at an abandoned fishing outpost on Lake Winnipeg’s North Basin. With environmental issues resulting in a 96% decrease in commercial fishing catch rates, fishing gear has been left to sit around retired outposts. The economic sustainability of fishing on the lake remains a major concern.
As trapping and fishing begin to dwindle, many outposts have been left to deteriorate. This dock is one of the few remaining structures left of an old outpost. It’s begun to give way to the elements; the decking boards have fallen off and the metal supports have collapsed over time.
As trapping and fishing begin to dwindle, many outposts have been left to deteriorate. This dock is one of the few remaining structures left of an old outpost. It’s begun to give way to the elements; the decking boards have fallen off and the metal supports have collapsed over time.
Zebra mussels have exploded in numbers in recent years. This beach is covered in the washed up shells of dead mussels. Proactive beach cleaning has made sights like this rare in cottage country, but on the remote sections of the lake, the mussels are easily visible by the millions.
Zebra mussels have exploded in numbers in recent years. This beach is covered in the washed up shells of dead mussels. Proactive beach cleaning has made sights like this rare in cottage country, but on the remote sections of the lake, the mussels are easily visible by the millions.
This tipi sits within Asatiwisipe Aki. It’s open for guests to the community to learn more about Pimachiowin Aki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of the community, and their work towards Reconciliation with the Canadian Government through promotion and preservation of their culture.
This tipi sits within Asatiwisipe Aki. It’s open for guests to the community to learn more about Pimachiowin Aki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of the community, and their work towards Reconciliation with the Canadian Government through promotion and preservation of their culture.
The Black Island silica sand pit were once a thriving open-pit mine. Now, it’s home to hidden beaches and unique sand cliffs. The sand pits are inaccessible without a boat, and hiking to the mines requires crashing through bush.
The Black Island silica sand pit were once a thriving open-pit mine. Now, it’s home to hidden beaches and unique sand cliffs. The sand pits are inaccessible without a boat, and hiking to the mines requires crashing through bush.

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