Monday, August 17, 2026
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…
Water Resources
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…
New Report Examines Water and Land Management in the Prairies
The Government of Canada is taking action to address the impact of climate change on water and land resources. It is also taking action to…
Watering Restrictions in Effect in the City of Guelph
After a sustained period with no steady rain and a heat warning in effect, the City of Guelph is enforcing watering restrictions for level 1 yellow.…
Government of Canada Invests in Ocean Science Data
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Bernadette Jordan, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1.2 million to support the…
New Brunswick Asking Residents to Conserve Water
Surface water and groundwater levels are lower than normal throughout the province, which is why New Brunswickers are advised to conserve water. “The heat wave,…
Ontario Consults on Water Quantity Management Program Proposal
The Ontario government is seeking public input on its water quantity management proposal. The proposal aims to protect the long-term sustainability of surface water and…
Okanagan Mayors Promote Water Conservation
As part of the annual “Make Water Work” launch, the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program has released a video of mayors showing how they are…
New Partnership Aims to Drive Corporate Action to Protect Global Water Supply
The Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan is partnering with Ceres to develop a new global assessment. The assessment will…
Government of Canada Releases Report on the State of Marine Ecosystems in the Canadian Arctic
Together with Inuit and Northern partners, the Government of Canada is working to better understand the Canadian Arctic, sea ice, and the complex ecosystems they…
Arctic Water—An Abundant Resource in Short Supply
It is estimated that 37 per cent of Canada’s total freshwater is contained in the three territories. In spite of this abundant resource, water can…
Overcoming the Mine Water Management Challenge
If ever there was an industry that put water professionals to the test, it would be mining. It demands excellence and innovation in all aspects…
2020 Stockholm Water Prize Awarded to Groundwater Expert
A groundwater expert, Dr. John Cherry, has received the 2020 Stockholm Water Prize. According to the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Cherry’s research has raised…
Arctic Water
It is estimated that 37 per cent of Canada’s total freshwater is contained in the three territories. In spite of this abundant resource, water can…
Government of Yukon to Launch Online Water Well Registry
The Government of Yukon is launching a new water well registry that will allow users to search for water well records across the territory. The…
Airdrie, Alta. Surpasses Water Conservation Goal in Year One
It has been one year since Airdrie introduced a Waterworks bylaw that encourages residents and businesses to conserve water through a year-round watering schedule. “We…
Global Effort Required to Tackle Water Scarcity Challenges: Study
The Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has published a study on water scarcity and the key challenges that lie ahead. It calls for definitive action…
Public Consultations on Water Withdrawal in P.E.I. Provide Clear Direction
Islanders want science and evidence-based research to inform public policy and to protect their drinking water. This was one of the common themes identified during…
USask and Indian Institute of Science Sign MOU to Advance Water Security
The University of Saskatchewan and the Indian Institute of Science have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner for five years on joint research, training,…
Response to Fire Impacts Water Levels 40 Years into Future: Study
Water levels are still increased up to 40 years after a wildfire, according to a new paper published in the journal Hydrological Processes. “Trees work…
Town of Stratford, P.E.I. Launches Water Audit Program
The Town of Stratford has partnered with the Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group to launch a Water Audit Program for residential Stratford Utility customers. The…
B.C. Updates Rules for Water Use in Mineral Exploration and Mining
Updated rules for water use in mineral exploration and small-scale placer mining operations are now in place in British Columbia (B.C.). The updated provisions, under…
Hourly Water Consumption Data Coming to London Households
London residents will now be able to view their household water consumption by the month, week, day, and even hour online. This information, called hourly…
Water Supply at Risk for 1.9 Billion People Worldwide: Study
New research has found that water towers, which provide water resources to 1.9 billion people globally, are at risk due to the threats related to…