The peristaltic pump was first patented in the U.S. by Rufus Porter and J. D. Bradley in 1855 (U.S. Patent number 12753). So, not only…
Author: Linzey Bedard Leveraging data and location analytics is paramount in supporting cities to make more informed decisions on achieving housing targets and goals. Visualizing…
From source to tap and sink to watershed. Managing water risks with a One Water approach. As drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems have evolved with the…
ECO Canada unveils its new designation for Environmental Professionals in the Blue Economy, the Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP)- an innovative designation to recognize…
By Victoria Paterson Civil engineering professor Elsayed Elbeshbishy is leading a three-year, $1.4 million Alliance Missions research program addressing a critical climate change issue: greenhouse…
WINDSOR, Ont. — Construction is set to begin on the Prince Road Storm Sewer Outlet, part of a multi-phase project aimed at improving stormwater management…
LINCOLN, ON – The Town of Lincoln has received $13.64 million in provincial funding to advance the Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades Project. The funds, provided through…
Utilities Kingston hosted a two-day event this week, offering practical training in water management and maintenance techniques for drinking water system operators across Ontario. The…
Vancouver, B.C. — Sarah Nathan, Manager of Provincial Operations for Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) in British Columbia, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III…
FORT MCKAY, Alta. – The community of Fort McKay is set to receive a significant boost to its water supply infrastructure with a $10 million…
As climate change intensifies, Canada is experiencing an increase in extreme weather events, with flooding becoming a prominent and destructive consequence. Recent heavy rains in…
Yesterday’s water demand was 473 million litres, which is down slightly from 475 million litres yesterday. We are trending in the right direction to keep…
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — BC Hydro has started filling the Site C reservoir, marking one of the final phases in the construction of the…
As of Monday, August 26, Calgary has escalated to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions, the most severe level, in response to ongoing drought conditions. This…
Four communities across British Columbia are set to receive significant upgrades to their water infrastructure, thanks to a combined investment of over $7.6 million from…
Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on…
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is set to invest over $2 million in the design and construction of five critical water infrastructure projects across Southwest…
The Town has been applying for several grants to assist with various areas of need. Today, the province awarded the Town with $1.66M to assist…
Solutions for Ash-impacted Water Blackburn EAJ, Emelko MB, Dickson-Anderson S, Stone M, 2021. Advancing on the promises of techno-ecological nature-based solutions: A framework for green…
To make Downstream events inclusive and to actively support diversity in the water sector, we have chosen to refer to participants as “early career professionals”…
The goal of Downstream is to immerse early career professionals in the industry to expand their personal networks and open them up to all the…
Ahousaht, Traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth Territory, B.C. – Ahousaht First Nation is celebrating the completion of their new wastewater treatment plant, located at Ahousaht First Nation’s Maaqtusiis…
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is leading working groups and meetings related to wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 to discuss sampling, laboratory methods, data…
Ballast water release from ocean vessels has introduced hundreds of invasive species to coastal ecosystems worldwide, causing major disruptions to fisheries and biodiversity. Attempts to…