Jackfish Creek Bison Pasture Expansion

The proposed project is an expansion of approximately 70 hectares to the existing bison pasture within the Lake Audy South Bison Enclosure. The objective of this project is to restore and expand the rough fescue grasslands in this area, enhancing the ecological integrity of grasslands in Riding Mountain National Park. Expansion of the existing bison enclosure will be a cost-effective means of improving grassland indicators in Riding Mountain National Park, facilitating the endurance of conservation gains achieved by other projects like prescribed fires. The scope of project involves the construction of a new fence (~2.75 km) and the decommission of the existing 1 km stretch of fence along the south pasture at the bison enclosure. Project activities will occur over various phases and include: 1. Removal of some trees and vegetation. 2. Installation of fence posts and page wire. 3. Installation of a new cattle guard/gate. 4. Construction of a wooden A-frame-style fence around the horse corral area to separate the pasture from the corral area. 5. Decommissioning the old south-boundary fence and filling in the holes with topsoil to mitigate impacts to wildlife.

Latest update

January 31 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Parks Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada – Public comments invited from December 18 2025 to January 31 2026 - December 18, 2025

Contacts

Riding Mountain National Park
135 Wasagaming Drive
Box 299
Onanole, Manitoba R0J 1N0
Telephone: 204-848-7275
Fax: 204-848-2596
Email: rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Riding Mountain National Park (Manitoba)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-12-18

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90104

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...within 200 kilometres
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