Sunday, August 17, 2025
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…
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Construction of Water Reservoir in Faro, Yukon Completed
Construction of a new water reservoir in Faro, Yukon is now complete. With a capacity of 625-cubic-metres, the new reservoir replaces an old reservoir constructed…
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…
Manitoba Government Welcomes Auditor’s Report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight
The Manitoba government has welcomed the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight. The government has also advanced many of the…
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…
U of G Researcher Receives Funding to Measure COVID-19 Levels in Local Wastewater
A University of Guelph researcher has received $50,000 in federal funding to use wastewater to detect a new wave of COVID-19 infections before it happens.…
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…
Harbour Grace, Nfld. and Lab. Receives Funding for Water Infrastructure
Funding for a project to provide residents with cleaner water in Harbour Grace has been announced. “Investing in modern and reliable water and wastewater as well…
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…
Winner Announced for the Atlantic Canada 2020 AquaHacking Challenge
Clean Catch Baits, a company that creates biodegradable fishing lures, is the winner of the inaugural Atlantic Canada 2020 AquaHacking Challenge. Based out of Saint…
Gatineau Receives Funding for Water Infrastructure
Funding for a water infrastructure project in Gatineau has been announced by Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna, Families Minister Mathieu Lacombe, and Gatineau Mayor…
Funding Announced for Wastewater Treatment Plant in Shubenacadie, N.S.
Funding to improve the wastewater treatment plant in the community of Shubenacadie, in the Municipality of East Hants, has been announced. “Support for local infrastructure,…
Metering Helps Reduce Water Consumption in Charlottetown
The Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility has seen a significant decrease in annual water consumption over the past seven years since the Universal Metering program…
SDTC to Provide Funding for Nine Small Businesses
Nine small business will be receiving funding and support from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), according to a $24.8-million announcement was made by Innovation, Science, and…
Okanagan Communities Vie for Champion Title in Water Conservation Competition
The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program launched its annual “Make Water Work” campaign in May 2020. It encouraged a friendly competition between communities to…
N.W.T. Releases Water Quality Results for Hay and Slave Rivers
The results of water quality monitoring conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in July 2020 indicate this year’s prolonged high water levels…
Centre-du-Québec Region Receives Funding for Water Infrastructure
Funding for 21 infrastructure projects in the Centre-du-Québec region has been announced by the federal and provincial governments. The funding will be used to upgrade…
Nature Conservancy of Canada Announces New Regional Vice President
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced that Tom Lynch-Staunton is joining the organization as its new regional vice president. “As someone who has…
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…
Government of B.C. Takes Action Against Plastic Waste
Through new initiatives, the Government of British Columbia is taking action to prevent plastic waste from polluting shorelines and ending up in landfills. “People have…
New Model Assesses Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Great Lakes
Researchers have developed a new integrated model to evaluate the economic impacts of climate change on the Canadian Great Lakes Basin. The Great Lakes are…
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…
E2metrix Receives Investment from Government of Canada
Quebec-based E2metrix has received an investment of over $4.5-million to help mining operations recycle wastewater and operate in a more sustainable way. “We are going…