Friday, May 23, 2025
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…
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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…
Hope and peril for killer whales and other Canadian species
Ottawa – The sight of a breaching orca can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With a similar lifespan to humans and complex social behaviour, orcas are…
Coastal First Nations, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds welcome B.C. investment in Great Bear Sea
Vancouver, B.C. – Coastal First Nations, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds are welcoming the provincial government’s announcement of a $60 million investment in support of Indigenous-led marine conservation,…
Federal investment supports water supply system upgrades in Hartley Bay
Hartley Bay, B.C. – The federal government is investing $16 million to support the village of Hartley Bay’s, home of the Gitga’at First Nation, water…
Manitoba Government announces additional supports for healthy watersheds
The Manitoba government is investing an additional $294,000 to expand the Watershed Districts Program, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced in advance of…
Together with First Nations leadership, Minister Patty Hajdu introduces a Bill to support clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water. First Nations have long called for legislation that affirms their inherent…
Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater infrastructure improvements in Kimberley
Kimberley, B.C. — The City of Kimberley will build new wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $90.6 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.…
Helping Alberta manage water supply
Alberta relies on melting snow and rain for most of its water. A lack of rain and early depletion of mountain snow led to drought…
Okanagan Water Board seeks grant applications to address drought & other water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2024.…
Canada and British Columbia invest in Fraser River bank erosion protection
Abbotsford, B.C. — Efforts to reduce the risk of further erosion on the Fraser River bank, and in particular that of the Matsqui Dike, are…
Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work
Canada’s oceans and waterways are home to diverse ecosystems that play an important role in the health of Canadians and the environment. Climate change, pollution,…
Wetlands can provide potential climate change solutions: Lakehead study
Researchers from Lakehead University have found that freshwater wetlands are important nature-based solutions for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. In a recent study published…
Shuswap Watershed Council opens Water Quality Grant Program for applications
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting another round of applications to its Water Quality Grant Program, beginning December 1st. “One of our objectives as…
Orangeville Water Pollution Control Plant to undergo rehabilitation
The Town of Orangeville’s Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) is embarking on a rehabilitation project, ensuring the plant can continue to perform at maximum efficiency…
Funding helps Nova Scotia communities become resilient to climate change
Several organizations are receiving funding to help protect communities, residents and natural areas from the impacts of climate change. More than $2.4 million from the…
Aquatic invasive species detected in Clear Lake, Manitoba
Wasagaming, MB – In November 2023, Parks Canada received preliminary test results from water samples collected from Clear Lake throughout the summer. The results indicated the…
Ontario Nature expands the Lost Bay Nature Reserve
Kingston, ON – Ontario Nature has announced the expansion of its Lost Bay Nature Reserve. The newly acquired 21.35-hectare (50 acres) property is an important…
Oceana Canada sounds alarm with seventh fishery audit, highlights government’s ongoing struggle to revitalize wild fisheries
Vancouver – In the face of accelerating climate change, Oceana Canada’s 2023 Fishery Audit, launched today on World Fisheries Day, exposes Canada’s persistent mismanagement and…
City of Brantford transfers pond property to Brant Land Trust for environmental preservation
Brantford, ON – The City of Brantford is pleased to announce a significant environmental initiative in collaboration with the Brant Land Trust. Consistent with the City’s Climate…
Canada and British Columbia invest in a wastewater treatment strategy in the Village of Daajing Giids
Daajing Giids, B.C. – Daajing Giids will improve compliance with regulatory wastewater requirements and enhance its capacity to protect fish and shellfish habitat, thanks to…
Dal researchers tested the water in a local lake for viruses. Here’s what they found
When Emalie Hayes and her colleagues began exploring ways to test wastewater for the COVID-19 virus, little did she know that the simple, inexpensive device…