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Freshwater Plays Key Role in North America’s Climate

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A massive freshwater river flow triggered changes in the climate throughout the northern hemisphere, according to a new study. The freshwater river flow stemmed from...

Flood Mitigation and Erosion Control Underway Along Toronto Waterfront

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The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), in partnership with the City of Toronto, will be undertaking flood and erosion control work at several...

Manitoba Launches Flood Protection Program for Municipalities

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The Manitoba government has launched a flood protection program to help municipalities prepare for spring flooding, according to an announcement made by Municipal Relations...

Extreme Weather Can Tax Urban Drainage Systems to the Max: Study

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Existing design methods for urban drainage systems are not going far enough to withstand possible catastrophic storms, or even unpredictable failures during a moderate...

B.C. Government Partners with Cowichan Tribes to Support Koksilah Watershed

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A new government-to-government partnership will help ensure long-term water sustainability in the Koksilah Watershed and explore the benefits of a water sustainability plan for...

Global Effort Required to Tackle Water Scarcity Challenges: Study

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The Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has published a study on water scarcity and the key challenges that lie ahead. It calls for definitive...

Collaboration and High-Res Maps Improve Flood Risk Management: Study

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Community collaboration and high-resolution maps are key factors in delivering effective flood risk management, according to a new study. "The impacts of flooding continue to...
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DUC Releases New Report on Leveraging Wetlands to Support a Climate-Ready Ontario

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Traditional flood management infrastructure can be supported by cost-effective natural flood management services that are provided by wetlands, according to research commissioned by Ducks...

Response to Fire Impacts Water Levels 40 Years into Future: Study

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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...

Waterloo, Ontario Completes Stormwater Management Master Plan

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Waterloo, Ontario’s council endorsed a stormwater management master plan environmental assessment on December 16, 2019. Council also directed staff to file the notice of completion...

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