The Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW) is pleased to announce the appointment of its Board of Directors for 2025. Each member represents the Watershed Districts in Manitoba.
This year’s newly appointed Board members include:
Shannon Pyziak, Board Chair, East Interlake Watershed District.
Jack Cruise, Board Vice Chair, West Interlake Watershed District.
Bill Howatt, Finance Chair, Pembina Valley Watershed District.
Scott Spicer, Executive at Large, Northeast Red Watershed District.
Walter McTavish, Executive at Large, Redboine Watershed District.
Harry Harris, Executive at Large, Westlake Watershed District.
The Board is also pleased to welcome new members and members returning for another term:
Mike Shenderevich, Member at Large, Assiniboine West Watershed District.
Ted Snure, Member at Large, Central Assiniboine Watershed District.
Brent Dzidek, Member at Large, East Interlake Watershed District.
Dave Smith, Member at Large, Inter-Mountain Watershed District.
Edward Penner, Member at Large, Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District.
Lloyd Atchison, Member at Large, Souris River Watershed District.
Peter Tokar, Member at Large, Swan Lake Watershed District.
Ray Drayson, Member at Large, Whitemud Watershed District.
Armand Bélanger, Manager Representative Ex-Officio, East Interlake Watershed District.
Lacy Kontzie, Provincial Representative Ex-Officio, Province of Manitoba.
“I am deeply grateful to the board for putting their trust in me to serve as board chair. I am committed to MAW’s goals and vision, supporting environment sustainability, building awareness of the Watershed District Program, and operating with a clear mandate for grassroots connection to Manitoba landowners – both rural and urban.” said Shannon Pyziak, newly elected Board Chair of the Manitoba Association of Watersheds. “I’d also like to personally thank our outgoing chair, Garry Wasylowski, for his leadership and commitment to the organization, as well as his mentorship of me as I take on this new role.”
On behalf of the MAW board and staff, the organization extends its gratitude to retiring board members: Garry Wasylowski, East Interlake Watershed District; Marc Ross, Northeast Red Watershed District; and Jack Bremner, Inter-Mountain Watershed District, for their support and efforts to ensure the success and sustainability of both MAW and the Manitoba Watershed District Program.