Sunday, August 16, 2026
What We Missed Beneath the Ice
What decades of research and a rapidly changing climate are revealing beneath the ice – and why it matters now. By Elie Dolgin Originally published…
Freshwater
Restored wetlands aren’t clear-cut wins against climate change, McGill study suggests
Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University…
Alberta taking action to stop the spread of goldfish and other invasive fish species
Goldfish and other invasive fish are among Alberta’s most disruptive aquatic invasive species, posing significant risks to native ecosystems when left unchecked. They are highly…
GNWT and Canada Water Agency commit to shared freshwater priorities
The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Canada Water Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on shared freshwater priorities and…
Ontario invests $3.1 million in wetlands restoration across Lake Ontario watershed
The Government of Ontario is investing $3.1 million in Ducks Unlimited Canada to support 15 projects that will restore and enhance 136 acres of wetlands…
Funding supports ongoing protection of Muskoka’s lakes, rivers, and waterways
The Government of Ontario reaffirmed its support for the District of Muskoka’s Lake System Health Water Quality Monitoring Program through a $479,750 investment from the…
Donation to aid critical groundwater research in Alberta
Groundwater plays a vital role in supplying drinking water to Canadians while also supporting agricultural production. As changing climates create water scarcity, there is a…
UWaterloo scientists study freshwater fish exposed to opioids
A new study points to drugs in wastewater as a new set of compounds affecting freshwater fish in rivers. Researchers at the University of Waterloo…
Ontario invests $1.5 million in Great Lakes protection
The province of Ontario is investing $1.5 million in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin to protect water and strengthen climate resilience. The…
Alberta gov’t reinforces invasive aquatic species defences
The Alberta government will undertake mandatory boating inspections throughout the summer season to ensure invasive species do not enter lakes, rivers, and critical water infrastructure.…
Commonly used fertilizer linked to Prairies freshwater quality loss
Researchers at the University of Manitoba and University of Regina have found widespread application of urea, a common farm fertilizer, can severely degrade water quality…
CSA opens call for proposals for freshwater protection
The CSA Group’s Explore Research Program launched a call for proposals on March 31 focused on protecting Canada’s freshwater. “While Canada is rich in freshwater…
Quamichan Lake water quality tests begin
Installation of scientific test equipment has begun in Quamichan Lake located in North Cowichan, B.C. in order to assess potential solutions to ongoing cyanobacteria blooms.…
New Port Colborne wetland gets $140,000 investment
The federal government and the City of Port Colborne are investing a combined $140,000 in a new wetland project to improve storm drainage and provide…
Canada releases National Freshwater Science Agenda
The government of Canada announced March 19 it has released the National Freshwater Science Agenda. The agenda is the result of two years of engagement…
Oneida Nation awards construction contract for water pipeline project
The Oneida Nation of the Thames has awarded a construction contract for a pipeline connection to Lake Huron’s water. London, ON-based L82 Construction Limited was…
Vancouver Park Board takes next step to reconnect Lost Lagoon
The Vancouver Park Board has endorsed future exploratory work to reconnect Lost Lagoon at Stanley Park in Vancouver with Coal Harbour and Second Beach in…
McGill study shows effects of tree cover over millennia on freshwater ecosystems
Researchers at McGill University have used 2,000-year-old stone jars located in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes including how strongly tree cover affects small freshwater…
Canada Water Agency invests overs $1 million in 6 freshwater projects
The Canada Water Agency (CWA) is putting over $1 million towards six new projects aimed at protecting the Mackenzie River Basin which at 1.8 million…
Experts cite challenges and benefits of creating national freshwater data strategy
A series of experts highlighted both the need to share water data at a national level and the challenges in doing so while pursuing a…
Burbot fish recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay
Teams from the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (USA), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and the province of British Columbia will conduct their…
State of the Great Lakes Report 2025 released
The annual State of the Great Lakes 2025 report has been released. The report is a collaboration between the governments of Canada and the United…
Major federal investments into water literacy campaign for Canada
The honourable Julie Dabrusin, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, announced a $635,296 investment into an eco-literacy initiative to be led by AquaAction…
UCalgary hosts workshop on freshwater science in Western Canada
Researchers from the University of Calgary are working with Environment and Climate Change Canada to shape the future of freshwater science in the country. In…