Sunday, May 18, 2025
New Research on Manure Infiltration of Groundwater
Add just enough fertilizer, and crops thrive. Add too much, and you may end up with contaminated surface and groundwater. That’s what researchers at the…
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Saskatchewan Announces Long-Term Flood Mitigation Program
Last week, the Minister responsible for Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA), Dustin Duncan, announced a new long-term flood mitigation program for provincial communities. The Flood…
Canadian Municipality Recognized as “Utility of the Future”
The Region of Waterloo in Ontario was one of 32 North American water utilities that have been recognized for transformational work in community engagement, watershed…
Newfoundland and Labrador Receives Federal Funding for Water and Wastewater
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced nearly $7 million in funding for water, wastewater, and road projects. Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier…
Canada Bolsters Work Against Invasive Mussel Spread in B.C.
Yesterday, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to stem to the spread of aquatic invasive species, announcing new funding for research, education, and public…
Research Team Develops Integrated Systems Design for Water Treatment
New research from an international team, led by water engineers from the University of Exeter, has provided a method to incorporate ecological processes into water…
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund Supports Quebec City Region
Canada and Quebec are investing in drinking water services for the Quebec City region. Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert and Parliamentary Secretary to…
New Federal Funding Announced for Lake Winnipeg Basin Program
The Government of Canada has announced new funding for the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program to be distributed over the next four years. Lake Winnipeg generates millions…
Robert Andrews Appointed Ontario Infrastructure Lead for EXP
EXP has announced the appointment of Robert Andrews, former CEO of the Ontario Clean Water Agency, as sector leader for Ontario infrastructure. Throughout his career,…
Shippagan, New Brunswick Receives Funding for Wastewater Infrastructure
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick have committed funding to an improved wastewater system in the Town of Shippagan. Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament…
IISD Experimental Lakes Area Receives New Federal Funding
International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) has received new federal funding. Yesterday in Kenora, Robert D. Nault, Member of Parliament for…
Huu-ay-aht First Nations Launch Watershed Renewal Program
Huu-ay-aht First Nations have begun $150-million watershed renewal program in the Sarita River watershed, the most important of the 35 streams and rivers in the…
Researcher Works for Historical Hydrology Record in Peace-Athabasca Delta
Located in northeast Alberta, the Peace-Athabasca Delta (PAD) is one of the most magnificent wetlands in the world. Serving as the junction of four major…
Report on Global Efforts to Stem Antimicrobial Resistance Shows Momentum
Countries are making significant steps in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but serious gaps remain and require urgent action, according to a report released by the Food and…
New Policy Aims to Strengthen Trust in Government Science and Research
Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced the Model Policy on Scientific Integrity, with an intention to foster a culture that supports and promotes science. Kirsty…
Pollution Probe Announces Christopher Hilkene as New CEO
Pollution Probe has announced the appointment of Christopher Hilkene as chief executive officer effective August 1st, 2018. Hilkene has been serving as Pollution Probe’s interim…
Mercury Transport Accelerating in High Arctic Due to Climate Warming
Canadian researchers have found that atmospheric mercury can make its way to High Arctic environments from as far away as China, and as the Arctic…
B.C. Government Continues Columbia River Treaty Negotiations
Last week, at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) summit, representatives of the British Columbia government had the opportunity to meet with United States legislators…
Researchers Find Softening Agents Amplify Pathogen Risk in Drinking Water
According to new research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, softening agents added to pipes in order to keep them clear of mineral buildup…
Canada & Newfoundland Support Water Infrastructure in Lewisporte
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced investments in water infrastructure in Lewisporte. Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays–Central–Notre Dame; Derek Bennett, Member of the House…
Iqaluit City Council Takes Action on Water Supply Concerns
Last week, Iqaluit’s city council was updated on the city water supply and other water related issues, including the proposed amendment of bylaw 200, which…
Vancouver Approves Coastal Flood Planning and Water Infrastructure
Vancouver’s City Council has approved three recommendations to help prepare the city’s vulnerable areas for sea level rise by planning for and implementing coastal flood…
Sarnia, Ont.’s Forward Water Technologies Secures Scalability and Field Test
As announced in June, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) made an investment in Forward Water Technologies (FWT) through BIC’s Centre for Commercialization of Sustainable Chemistry Innovation…
Ministries Respond to OOWA & FOCA Submission Regarding Onsite Septic Systems
The Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) has received a response from a joint submission with the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) to the Environmental Commissioner of…