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City of Orillia Launches New Customer Portal to Manage Water Usage
The City of Orillia has launched a new online customer portal that will make managing water usage as easy as turning on the tap for…
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Researchers Harness Sunlight to Remove Hydrogen from Wastewater
Hydrogen is a critical component in thousands of common products, from plastic to fertilizers, but producing pure hydrogen is expensive and energy intensive. Now, a…
New Research Estimates Economic and Emissions Impacts of AI Adoption
Research by PwC UK estimates the economic and emissions impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the water, agriculture, energy, and transport sectors. PwC UK’s…
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Receives Federal Funding for Floodplain Mapping
Jennifer O’Connell, member of parliament for Pickering–Uxbridge, announced $45,000 in federal funding under the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) to help Central Lake Ontario Conservation better plan…
City of Charlottetown Partners with WaterSense Program
The City of Charlottetown’s Water and Sewer Utility is partnering with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program to help consumers and businesses save…
Autumn Peltier Appointed Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare announced that Autumn Peltier has been appointed as the new Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner. Peltier will be…
City of Guelph Welcomes Jennifer Rose as GM of Environmental Services
The City of Guelph has welcomed Jennifer Rose as the new general manager of Environmental Services. Rose will oversee the Environmental Services department which includes…
Review Shows Rapid Urbanisation Increasing Pressure on Rural Water Supplies
An international team of researchers has carried out the first systematic global review of water reallocation from rural to urban regions. They found that 69…
CRD Awards $15.9-Million Contract for Residual Solids Pump Stations
The Capital Regional District (CRD), based in Victoria, has awarded a $15.9-million contract to Knappett Projects Inc. to construct three pump stations and bridge crossings…
New Natural Heritage Conservation Program to Protect Wetlands
A new $100-million program announced by the Government of Canada is poised to protect some of the country’s most valuable—and vulnerable—wetland habitats. Canada’s wetlands are…
CDP Announces New North America President
CDP has announced that Bruno Sarda is joining its team as the new president of CDP North America. At CDP North America, Sarda will enhance…
ALUS Receives Donation from Intact for Natural Infrastructure Projects
ALUS Canada has received a donation of $248,850 from the Intact Foundation to support natural infrastructure projects in Calgary, Brandon, and Ottawa. “It is gratifying…
University Partners with City of Guelph to Protect Drinking Water Sources
In collaboration with the City of Guelph, the University of Guelph (U of G) has become the first university in Ontario to develop a risk…
Gov’t of Canada Helps Protect Residents Along Fraser River from Flooding
François-Philippe Champagne, the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for a flood mitigation project in the Fraser Valley. “Our investment in this critical dike…
Government of Canada Helps Protect Richmond, B.C. from Flooding
François-Philippe Champagne, the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for a flood protection project in Richmond, British Columbia. The project involves upgrading approximately 4.3…
Government of Canada Protects 2400 Hectares in Georgian Bay Watershed
The Government of Canada has invested $967,000 to protect 2400 hectares of nature in the Georgian Bay watershed. The announcement was made by Carolyn Bennett, the…
Great Lakes Guardians’ Council Meets to Discuss Challenges and Opportunities
Rod Phillips, minister of the environment, conservation and parks and Grand Council Chief Glen Hare co-chaired the Great Lakes Guardians’ Council on April 23, 2019…
Study Examines How Tracking Sludge Flow Can Help Design Better WWTPs
A new way of tracking how sewage sludge flows during thermal treatment could help engineers design better wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) and boost production of…
Waterfront in Lunenburg, N.S. Receives $1.5 Million Investment
The Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada are investing $1.5 million to revitalize and enhance the Big Boat Shed on Nova Scotia’s…
GLSLCI Welcomes Waukegan Mayor Cunningham
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, a binational group of mayors and leaders on the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River, welcomes Sam…
TRCA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Humber River’s Canadian Heritage River Designation
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) hosted an event on April 12, 2019 at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection to kick off the 20th…
Windsor Residents to Benefit from Flood Protection Initiatives
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for flood protection initiatives in Windsor, Ontario. “Taking concrete steps to adapt…
Okanagan Water Board Awards Grants to Conserve and Protect Water
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved more than $318,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and protect water in the…
IIASA’s Water Program Director Starts New Position in May 2019
Simon Langan, director of the water program, will be leaving International Institute for Applied System Analysis (IIASA) in May 2019 to start a new position…