Monday, March 24, 2025
More Marinas Join Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup
The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup announced that the following marinas will be joining the initiative and supporting the capture of plastic debris throughout the Great…
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Water Environment Federation Announces 2020-2021 Board of Trustees
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced its 2020-2021 Board of Trustees, which will be led by new President Dr. Lynn Broaddus. The WEF “gavel…
Matt Madeksza Joins Veolia North America as New President and CEO
Veolia North America announced that Matt Madeksza has been named as its president and chief executive officer. “I am very excited about the opportunity to…
New Report Assesses Ecosystem Health of Western Lake Erie and the Detroit River
A new report has found that Western Lake Erie is now at risk of crossing several potential tipping points caused by the interactions of a…
Water Scientists Warn of Ecological Risks in Global Shift to Monoculture Crops
The conversion of large swaths of land to uniform tree plantations and single-crop species may lead to unintended consequences for the water cycle. This will…
Canada Contributes Disproportionately to the Global Plastic Disaster: Report
A new report by Oceana Canada indicates that the amount of plastic waste Canada generates is disproportionately contributing to the amount of plastic waste generated…
New Freshwater Database Tells Water Quality Story for 12K Lakes Globally
York University researchers have created a publicly available water quality database that will help scientists monitor and manage the health of close 12,000 freshwater lakes…
Frequently Consuming Fish with High Levels of Selenium Poses Risks to Human Health
A new report by the International Joint Commission (IJC) Health Professionals Advisory Board reviews the health risks that humans are exposed to when they frequently…
New Criteria in Drinking Water Standard Tighten Lead Leaching Allowance for Plumbing Products
Newly published changes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, the drinking water product standard required in the United States and Canada, further restrict the amount of lead that…
Few Fashion Companies Show Awareness of Water Pollution Across Whole Value Chain: CDP
The global fashion and textiles industry is largely blind to the risks of water pollution and is failing to tap into water-related business opportunities, according…
McMaster-based Institute for Water Research Receives Funding Extension
A McMaster-based organization that is leading global efforts to solve pressing water challenges has received a $10-million funding extension from the Canadian government. The UN University…
Minister Jordan Addresses OECD on Need for More Sustainable Blue Economy
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Bernadette Jordan, addressed the need for a more sustainable blue economy at a launch event…
Three Cities Join Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
The cities of Detroit (MI), Zion (IL), and Saint-Anicet (QC) have joined the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. “We look forward to working…
New Research Aims to Support Recovery of Fish at Risk of Extinction in Lower Great Lakes
A new research and habitat recovery project aims to support the recovery of fish and freshwater mussel species that are currently at risk of going…
New Study Estimates Amount of Plastic in Atlantic Ocean
The mass of ‘invisible’ microplastics found in the upper waters of the Atlantic Ocean is approximately 12-21 million tonnes, according to a new study. This…
Stantec Awarded WRF Study to Define Digital Water Transformation
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has awarded Stantec the lead role in a global collaboration to define the framework for the digital transformation of the…
New Global Initiative Aims to Boost Investment in Nature-Based Infrastructure
A new global initiative will use financial modelling and climate change projections to establish the business case for investing in nature. This will make it…
Plastic Pollution in the Aquatic Environment
Plastic wastes have generated global attention due to their omnipresence and profound ecosystem threats. These plastic wastes are polluting waters around the world and negatively…
Canada Joins Global Ocean Alliance
Canada has joined the Global Ocean Alliance, according to an announcement made by Bernadette Jordan, the minister of fisheries, oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard.…
26 Projects Receive Federal Funding to Reduce Ghost Gear in Oceans
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is funding 26 projects in Canada and around the world to help rid the oceans of ghost gear. Lost and abandoned…
Elected Officials Should Prioritize Restoration in Economic Stimulus Programs: GLSLCI
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) has called on U.S. and Canadian elected officials to include water restoration priorities in any upcoming…
Water Sector Needs in a Post-COVID-19 World
The Canadian water sector has proven to be one of the most resilient essential services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Water utilities, both…
Welsh Research Identifies New System for Pharmaceutical Detection in Wastewater
A research team at Swansea University in Wales have developed a new method for fast removal and detection of wastewater pollutants that come from everyday…
WEF Names Dr. Andrew Sanderson as Chief Medical Officer
To ensure protection of the health and safety of wastewater workers during the coronavirus pandemic and into the future, Dr. Andrew Sanderson has been named…