Sunday, May 18, 2025
AFN Comments on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Duty to Consult
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has commented on the Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding Mikisew Cree First Nation’s case on the duty of the…
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Two Major U.S. Organization Sign on to Ceres & WWF AgWater Challenge
Ceres and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have announced that Target, the U.S. general merchandise retailer with more than 1,800 stores, and Archer Daniels Midland Company,…
Blackfalds, AB, Stormwater Plan Approved by Downstream Neighbour
The Town of Blackfalds has received support for its Blackfalds Northwest Area Master Stormwater Management Plan from a key, downstream stakeholder—the City of Lacbome, Alberta.…
Resort Municipality of Whistler Takes Steps to Reduce Water Use
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), British Columbia has adopted a bylaw that will phase out the use of once through cooling systems and reservoir…
U.S. Economists Find Watershed Groups Directly Impact Water Quality, Health
Economists from Oregon State University have found that in the United States, watershed groups have had a direct, positive impact on their local water quality.…
Canada’s First Indigenous Protected Area Conserves Valuable Headwaters
Last week, Dehcho First Nations and the Government of Canada announced the first Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in Canada, the Edéhzhíe Protected Area. The Dehcho…
Manitoba Makes Changes to Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement
The Manitoba government has modified enforcement efforts aimed at ensuring boaters and watercraft users follow all required steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive…
Improved Weather-Forecasting Infrastructure Moves Forward
Installation proceeds on a $95-million upgrade of Canada’s weather-forecasting infrastructure, with the completion of a new radar system in Blainville, Quebec. Improved prediction of weather-related…
Manitoba Emphasizes Oil Impacts on Water for Waste Reduction Week
For Waste Reduction Week, the Government of Manitoba is emphasizing the importance of proper disposal of oil and the impacts of improper disposal on water.…
CIPP Provider, Sanexen, Expands with an Office in Kitimat, BC
Sanexen Environmental Services Inc. has announced that it will open an environmental services office in Kitimat, British Columbia on October 17th. The expansion follows on…
Canada Posts Summary Outcomes of Public Feedback on Plastic Pollution
The federal government continues to move forward on addressing plastic pollution, providing a report on its public consultation from April 22nd to September 21st, 2018.…
Water and Wastewater Projects in NS Receive Capital Funding
Today, the province of Nova Scotia announced support for water and wastewater projects in ten communities through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program. “Access to safe…
Beaconsfield, QC Recognized for Drinking Water Conservation
At the Water Excellence ceremony held by Réseau Environnement, the City of Beaconsfield, Quebec was awarded a certificate of recognition for its various initiatives relating to conserving…
Cambridge, ON Undertakes Smart Meter Upgrade
The City of Cambridge, Ontario will be launching a project to install new smart technology into residential and commercial water meters throughout the city. Phase…
Coastal Wetlands and Headwaters Protected by Conservation Measures
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) made a string of announcements this week, which included two conservation initiatives that will protect Canadian water. Together, the…
Researchers Develop Large-Scale Hydroeconomic Model to Study Continental Water Systems
A new large-scale hydroeconomic model has been developed by the Water Program at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). The model will allow…
Real-Time Operational Software for Water Utilities Launches in Toronto
This week, IBI Group, a global design and technology firm with headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, launched BlueIQ, a real-time software solution for water utilities. Using…
Local Water Conservation Projects Receive Federal Support
Yesterday, the federal government announced support for 58 EcoAction Community Funding Programs to help support local action on climate change and water conservation. Announced by…
As The World Burns: The Case for a Restoration Imperative
The IPCC report doesn’t reveal anything we didn’t already expect if we failed to meet global carbon dioxide reductions targets. A fair reading of the…
IPCC Report Shows World, Canada, Must do More to Mitigate Climate Change
With the release of the latest special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Monday, scientists’ warnings about the impacts of unmitigated…
Southern Saskatchewan to Invest in Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The federal and provincial governments are investing in water infrastructure in southern Saskatchewan. Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Warren…
Intertidal Reefs Protect PEI Shoreline from Storm Surge, Climate Change
Two sandstone reefs installed by the Prince Edward Island government along the Souris causeway are having their intended effect. The offshore breakwaters, or intertidal reefs,…
Malaysian Delegates Learn Water Practices from Ontario
A delegation from the State of Sarawak, Malaysia visited Ontario last week, engaging with the University of Waterloo’s the Water Institute, as part of its efforts…
Montreal Researchers Find Watersheds’ Avg. Max Phosphorus Absorption
A study led by researchers at Université de Montréal has quantified the maximum amount of phosphorus that can accumulate in a watershed before additional pollution…