Manitoba Conservation and Climate have implemented new fire and travel restrictions for all of southern Manitoba.

Due to extremely dry conditions and high wildfire danger, restrictions are now in place at all provincial parks south of the 53rd parallel. This includes all eastern, central and western region parks.

- No motorized backcountry travel permitted.
- Campfires are prohibited between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. After 8 p.m., campfires are only permitted within provided fire pits.
- No backcountry camping. Camping is permitted in developed campgrounds only.
- Landing and launching watercraft restricted to developed shorelines.

In a release, Monday afternoon, Manitoba Conservation and Climate say further restrictions could be implemented if the fire danger continues to increase.

The following is the full list of restrictions included in Monday’s release:

- Motorized back-country travel, including on forestry roads requires approval by a travel permit with appropriate site- specific conditions.
- Landing and launching restricted to developed shorelines. No back-country travel or remote cottage access unless approved by a travel permit.
- No restrictions for motorized access for cottages on maintained park, municipal and subdivision roads.
- Motorized backcountry travel to access a remote cottage via a forestry road, private road or trail may be authorized under a travel permit issued at the discretion of the local Conservation Officer.
- Camping is allowed in developed campgrounds only, wayside Parks remain open. Restrictions limit campfires in developed approved pits between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
- Lodges Access permitted to main lodge. Travel permits are required to use out camps. Landing and launching restricted to developed shorelines.
- Outfitters Travel permits may be issued at the discretion of the local Conservation Officer. Activities may be restricted to avoid peak burning times.
- Aircraft use permitted into lakes that have developed dock/shorelines.
- Industrial Operations Licensed fire-safe operations permitted. Work hours may be restricted to avoid peak burning times. Non-essential services may be limited.

If access to the Industrial Operation requires travel on a non-designated or unrecognized road, travel permits will be issued under the discretion of the local Conservation Officer taking into account the situation and fire hazard conditions. These restrictions apply to all areas defined in this order, with the exception of:

- Areas within the boundaries of town sites,
Provincial Trunk Highways, Provincial and Municipal Roads,
- Recognized roads serving campgrounds, lodges, built-up areas, and cottage subdivisions, not including forestry roads,
- Navigable waterways and developed shorelines and other areas.