The Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba, officially started its 2026 drainage maintenance program on March 12, 2026, to help prevent local flooding and keep farmland productive. This yearly project focuses on clearing out ditches and making sure water can flow properly away from fields and roads.
The Rural Municipality of Morris is asking local farmers to cooperate with workers by allowing equipment to access their land. Crews will be cleaning out drains and spreading the dirt and material they dig up along the sides of the ditches to keep the system working well.
Property owners can now use a new online form on the municipal website to report specific areas that need attention. This tool allows residents to submit drainage maintenance requests directly to the council to ensure local problems are addressed quickly.
The council noted that the program moves much faster when farmers and landowners provide their support and allow crews to work without delays. Keeping these drains clear is essential for the community to ensure that fields remain accessible for planting and harvest throughout the year.
