Thursday, May 1, 2025
Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel Now Operating in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa celebrated the official start of operations of the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel, a major investment to protect the health of the…
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Rainy River, Ontario Receives Funding for Water and Wastewater Upgrades
Funding for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in Rainy River, Ontario has been announced. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital to building resilient…
Tuning Up Waterpower
Canada has generated electricity from the kinetic energy of flowing water since the days of the horse and buggy. And while our energy systems have…
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Receives Support for Wastewater Pumping Station
Funding for upgrading the Bayshore Road Wastewater Pumping Station has been announced by Neil Ellis, member of parliament for the Bay of Quinte; Daryl Kramp,…
Government of Canada Invests in Brampton Flood Protection Project
Improvements for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection project have been announced by Catherine McKenna, minister of infrastructure and communities, Sonia Sidhu, member of parliament for…
Conservation Ontario Recommends Removing Schedule 6 from Bill 229
Conservation Ontario (CO) recommends the Province of Ontario remove Schedule 6, which amends the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act, from the proposed changes…
Rob Baldwin to Join Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority as CAO
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) has announced that Robert (Rob) Baldwin will be joining the organization as the chief administrative officer (CAO) on…
MECP Needs to Lead by Example When Protecting Ontario’s Environment: Auditor General
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks needs play a leadership role when it comes to supporting, promoting, and administering the Environmental Bill of…
Conservation Halton Concerned About Proposed Changes to Conservation Authorities Act
Conservation Halton (CH) has reviewed the Province’s proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act), which were released in the 2020 Ontario Budget (Bill…
New Stormwater Facility to Protect Lake Simcoe From Excess Phosphorus
Federal funding to construct a stormwater treatment facility has been announced. The stormwater treatment facility will reduce runoff from Holland Marsh into Lake Simcoe and…
Curve Lake First Nation to Receive Funding for Green Infrastructure
Curve Lake First Nation will be receiving federal and provincial funding to support the improvement of drainage along Mississauga Road. This will help to reduce…
Funding Announced to Upgrade Water Infrastructure in York Region
Funding to upgrade the water supply, treatment, and storage of drinking water in northern York Region has been announced. “As in many regions across Canada,…
Ducks Unlimited Canada Acquires Coastal Wetland on Lake St. Clair to Protect Habitat
Ducks Unlimited Canada has acquired one of the few remaining coastal wetlands on Lake St. Clair in southwestern Ontario. This will help ensure the long-term…
Funding Announced to Reduce Impacts of Flooding in LaSalle, Ontario
Funding to reduce the impact of severe storms and flooding in the LaSalle area has been announced. “We are proud to partner with Infrastructure Canada…
Funding Announced to Protect Toronto’s Rockcliffe Community From Flooding
Funding has been announced to reduce the impact of severe storms and flooding in Toronto’s Rockcliffe community. “With severe weather events on the rise, it…
Waterloo Businesses Asked to Consider Closing Unused Parking Areas to Protect Drinking Water
The Region of Waterloo is asking businesses to consider closing excess parking areas this winter to reduce winter salt use and the amount of chloride…
Tecumseh, Ont. Receives Federal Funding to Reduce Impacts of Flooding
In recent years, Tecumseh experienced catastrophic storms that caused significant flood damage to local residences and businesses. Funding to reduce the impact of severe storms…
Pollution Probe Receives Funding to Reduce Plastic Pollution in Great Lakes
The Ontario government is providing Pollution Probe with $375,000 to collect plastic waste from marinas in the province. “Our government is committed to protecting our…
Carleton Researcher Monitors Wastewater on Campus for Traces of COVID-19 Virus
Carleton University is taking extra measures to ensure the safety of staff and students. Since September 2020, Banu Örmeci has added to these efforts by testing the campus’ wastewater for…
Assessing the Ottawa River—Informing the Public on the Quality of the Watershed
It’s an expression that resonates on so many levels in the water quality and watershed health assessment world! Inviting people to join, to enjoy, and…
NPCA Announces Jackie Oblak Elected Chair of Public Advisory Committee
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) announced that Jackie Oblak has been elected chair of the Public Advisory Committee. “The Public Advisory Committee acts as…
Grassy Narrows First Nation Ends All Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories
Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) has recently completed upgrades to its water treatment system. The improved water treatment system now provides the community…
Water and Sewer Connection to Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Celebrated
Chief Chris Skead and the Council of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation gathered with Elders, community members, other valued friends, and partners to celebrate the completion…
Essential Watershed Management—Remembering the Walkerton Drinking Water Tragedy
Twenty years ago, in May 2000, a municipal well in the Town of Walkerton, Ontario became contaminated with deadly bacteria. Seven people including a child…