Thursday, May 1, 2025
Researchers Turn Seawater into Drinking Water
Brooklyn, NY – Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering achieved a major breakthrough in Redox Flow Desalination (RFD), an emerging electrochemical technique that can…
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Solving the Mysteries of the Water Cycle with Cutting-edge Technology in Northern Finland
Oulanka, Finland – In the remote research area in Oulanka, Finland, tubes and sensors crisscross out of a telephone booth-like measuring room. Every minute, they…
Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History Begins
Hornbrook, CA – The Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) initiated the U.S.’s largest drawdown process in its history by opening the low-level outlet tunnel in…
Canadian Government Launches Canada Water Agency, Invests $650M in Freshwater Action Plan
WINNIPEG, MB – Fresh water is a vital resource that is facing pressing challenges. To ensure that fresh water in Canada is clean and healthy, the Government…
Alberta Invests in Natural Drought and Flood Protection
Edmonton, AB – Alberta’s government is investing $3.5 million to help make the province more naturally drought resilient, to prevent floods and improve water quality.…
Report Suggests Troubled Waters Ahead for CRD Water Management Plan
Victoria, BC – A consulting engineer’s report is warning that the Capital Regional District’s $2-billion water management plan will likely cost much more than anticipated,…
Econse helps Round Table Brewery launch with on-site, sustainable, wastewater treatment
Lockport, NY – The Hudson Valley, while a beautiful region, has the unfortunate honour of having some of the most polluted water in the country.…
Water Canada Welcomes New Editor, Toby Gorman
January 18, 2024 – Water Canada, the only national publication for key stakeholders across Canada’s water sector, is pleased to announce that Toby Gorman is…
Canada and Miramichi invest in Miramichi’s Coastal Protection
Miramichi, NB – Measures are being put in place to make the riverbank along the Miramichi River more secure, after a the combined investment of…
Lethbridge taking steps to plan for reduced water supply
The City of Lethbridge, in partnership with the province and regional partners, is continuing proactive measures to address the current water supply concerns. Reservoir levels…
Metro Vancouver celebrates 100 years of providing drinking water to the region
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Greater Vancouver Water District, which has, through the collaboration of its members, consistently provided high-quality drinking water…
Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure
Iqaluit, Nunavut — Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that…
The Government of Canada seeks feedback to tackle plastic pollution
Gatineau, QC – Plastic pollution litters our beaches, parks, streets, shorelines, and other places Canadians value. Its harmful impacts on nature and wildlife must be…
Canada invests in freshwater protection projects
North Hatley, QC – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change,…
SWC announces more funding for water quality protection
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has allocated more funding to its Water Quality Grant Program to help farms and landowners protect and improve water quality.…
Miawpukek First Nation improving water system to provide clean water to entire community
Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi, Traditional unceded Mi’kma’ki territory, Newfoundland – Miawpukek First Nation is embarking on a significant water system upgrade to ensure sustained access to safe…
SPONSORED: Dry Ponds: A simple, yet innovative approach to flood mitigation
The future of our communities relies on the commitments we make today. EPCOR’s annual ESG report shares progress on the North American utility’s sustainability journey,…
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in disaster mitigation infrastructure in Lawrencetown
Lawrencetown, NS — A section of Route 207 along Lawrencetown Beach will be rebuilt to protect it from the impacts of storm surge and sea level…
Federal and provincial investments in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in southern B.C.
Greenwood, B.C. — Two communities in southern British Columbia will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure thanks to an investment of…
Federal government partners with FCM to strengthen asset management in Ontario
Aurora, ON — The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), have announced…
Ontario taking action against invasive species
Toronto – Ontario is prohibiting and restricting 10 new non-native species under the Invasive Species Act to help prevent and reduce their spread to protect Ontario’s…
DIPRA welcomes town of Amherst, Nova Scotia to the Century Club
Birmingham, AB – The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association welcomes the Canadian town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, to The Century Club, which honours the strength…
Construction finishes up on the Saskatoon’s third Flood Control Strategy project
Construction has wrapped up in Weaver Park where crews had been working since February on the City of Saskatoon’s (City) third Flood Control Strategy (FCS)…
Funding paves the way for innovative wastewater surveillance program in British Columbia
Vancouver – A new initiative, dubbed SAFEGUARD, aims to transform monitoring for viruses and other pathogens in British Columbia, offering early and enhanced surveillance to…