History

In 1993 a conceptual plan was developed between the Manitoba Department of Natural Resources, the Turtle Mountain Conservation District and Ducks Unlimited Canada to jointly develop a wildlife viewing facility adjacent the newly completed Ducks Unlimited project at Whitewater Lake. The three parties agreed to jointly develop a facility that would allow the general public improved access to the Whitewater Lake area to view and appreciate wildlife and the surroundings of this natural area. Whitewater Lake has a tremendous diversity of flora and fauna and is a popular area for naturalists and hunters. The development of the wetland cells has guaranteed a site for wildlife observation and interpretation of the area.

A conceptual site plan was developed by the Department of Natural Resources for the observation mound and parking lot. The proposal called for the development of dyking to provide a second wetland cell, approximately one mile of road to the site, construction of a parking lot and turnaround and the construction of an earthen mound to facilitate viewing from the site. Hiking trails and boardwalk were also to be developed at the site.