Saturday, June 21, 2025
B.C. Launches Fifth Year of Invasive Mussels Screening
British Columbia’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program has launched its fifth season of protecting B.C. waterways from invasive zebra and quagga mussels. From now until late…
News
Thunder Bay Project to Improve Climate Change Resilience
Last week, the Government of Canada announced an investment in Thunder Bay, Ontario to build climate change resilience by reducing the impact of flooding. Patty…
Navigation Restrictions Lifted on Flooded Ottawa River
Yesterday, Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced the lifting of additional navigation restrictions in certain zones previously identified in Interim Order no.4 Respecting Flooded Areas.…
Germany, Netherlands Partner for Smallholder Water Adaptation
Earlier this month, the German Development Minister Gerd Müller hosted commissioners from the Netherlands-based Global Center on Adaptation Commissioners for a meeting of the Commission…
Aquatic Informatics Acquires Florida-based Software Company
Vancouver-based Aquatic Informatics, a data management and analytics company, has announced the acquisition of Tokay Software of Delray Beach, Florida. Aquatic Informatics offers solutions to…
Emerald Technology Ventures Launches Singapore Incubator
Emerald Technology Ventures (ETV) has announced the opening of its Singaporean office with the launch of the ripple2wave incubator (r2wi), a joint venture with VFT…
New Funding for Community-Based Monitoring in Ottawa River Watershed
Ottawa Riverkeeper has welcomed the federal government’s decision to fund research and community-based monitoring (CBM) that will contribute to a better understanding of the health…
Environmental Lawyers Laud New Protections for Marine Protection
The non-profit organization, West Coast Environmental Law has lauded the news that Bill C-55, which renews Canada’s Oceans Act, has passed the final hurdle to…
Asian Carp Monitoring Launches for 2019
Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s annual on-water operations to detect the presence of Asian carp species in the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes has resumed…
Montagne du Diable Regional Park Receives Over $1 Million in Financial Assistance
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are awarding a total of $1,047,500 in financial assistance to Montagne du Diable Regional Park (MDRP).…
Samantha Lawson Appointed as the New CAO of GRCA
Samantha Lawson has been appointed as the new chief administrative officer (CAO) of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). The announcement was made at GRCA’s…
Three B.C. Communities Receive $76 Million to Increase Flood Resilience
Carla Qualtrough, minister of public services and procurement and accessibility, has announced funding to support initiatives that will help safeguard the City of Surrey, City…
Bruno Puiatti Joins Clearford as Vice President of Business Development
Bruno Puiatti joined Clearford as the company’s new vice president of business development in March 2019. Puiatti sees enormous potential in delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions…
Three Projects in Saskatchewan Receive Over $60.8 Million in Funding
The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan are each contributing more than $30.4 million to three water and wastewater projects. This funding was…
Mangrove Water Technologies Receives $2.1 Million Investment
Carla Qualtrough, minister of public services and procurement and accessibility, announced an investment of $2.1 million in Vancouver, B.C.-based Mangrove Water Technologies. “Innovative projects like…
Government of Ontario Concludes Engagement Sessions on Flooding
John Yakabuski, minister of natural resources and forestry, released the following statement on the Government of Ontario’s flooding engagement sessions: “Our government’s top priority has…
Stormwater System in Kitchener Receives $49.9 Million in Funding
The City of Kitchener has received $49.9 Million in funding from the Government of Canada for a stormwater management system that will help protect residents…
Government of Canada Funds Project in Victoria to Increase Flood Resilience
Marc Miller, parliamentary secretary to the minister of crown-indigenous relations, announced funding for a project that involves renewing the City of Victoria’s aging underground infrastructure…
Waterloo, Ontario Receives Award for Excellence in Asset Management
The Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM) has awarded a Tereo award to the City of Waterloo, Ontario for its excellence in asset management. The City…
Sewage Lagoon in Kugaaruk, Nunavut Receives Federal Funding
Bernadette Jordan, Canada’s minister of rural economic development, and David Akeeagok, deputy premier of Nunavut, announced funding for a sewage lagoon rehabilitation project in Kugaaruk,…
Saint John Flood Mitigation Strategy Receives Federal Funding
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to the minister of infrastructure and communities, and Don Darling, mayor of the City of Saint John, announced funding for the…
Four Projects in Greater Montreal Area Receive $2.8 Million to Increase Climate Resilience
François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s minister of infrastructure and communities, and Vicki‑May Hamm, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced investments totaling nearly $2.8 million…
Government of Ontario Supports Freshwater Research and Education
The Government of Ontario is providing more than $2 million in funding to the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA), which will…
CVRD Marks Major Milestone for its Water Treatment Project
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has successfully acquired all necessary water licenses and land use agreements for its new water project, which sets a…