Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Study: Disrupting the myth of water abundance in Ontario
Ontario may seem to be a water secure region, but new research out of the University of Waterloo challenges the myth of water abundance in…
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Polar Knowledge Canada provides $1.7 M toward Yukon climate change impacts and adaptation strategies
Cambridge Bay, NU – As this year’s wildfire season has shown us, Northern and Indigenous communities are already feeling the devastating effects of climate change,…
Nova Scotia announces Archibald Lake Wilderness Area
A new provincial wilderness area in Guysborough County will protect old-growth forest and animal and fish habitat. Archibald Lake Wilderness Area covers 684 hectares and…
OBWB issues updated calls to action on invasive mussels in B.C.
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – As mussel-infested watercraft continue to make their way towards the Okanagan and other water-related destinations this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water…
Canada invests in Inuit-led climate adaptation and conservation in Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador
Torngat Mountains, NL – Johannes Lampe, President of Nunatsiavut, along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for…
Protecting nature at the Massé Stream in Montérégie, part of $6.7 million in national habitat protection
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced that Ciel et Terre (formerly known as the Centre d’information sur l’environnement de…
Research: More algal blooms likely in Lake Erie as deep-water oxygen levels continue to drop
Toronto – Researchers at York University went searching for the fossilized remains of small insect larvae called chironomids, found in sediment in Lake Erie, to find a…
Manitoba Government commits additional $1.5M for safe drinking water in Northern Affairs communities
The Manitoba government continues to take concrete action to improve the safety of drinking water in Northern Affairs communities, Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister…
Ontario investing $6M in local projects to protect the Great Lakes
Greater Napanee, ON – The Ontario government is investing $6 million to support 30 multi-year projects to help protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes.…
Ogemawahj Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for water treatment plant operators
Rama First Nation, ON – Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) and participating communities, has announced a new…
Ducks Unlimited Canada to deliver 40 wetland projects in Southern Ontario
Barrie, ON – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is preparing to restore or enhance 40 wetlands across southern Ontario thanks to renewed investments in the Wetlands…
Ontario making investments in 100 local wetlands restoration projects
Durham, ON – The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in approximately 100 local conservation projects to restore and enhance wetlands across the…
Manitoba Government announces action plan for water resources
The Manitoba government has released its initial water strategy action plan—a focused guide to specific actions to ensure sustainability of the province’s valuable water resources…
Chlorination and filtration is selected as the preferred water treatment option for manganese removal, Quesnel, B.C.
Quesnel, B.C – The City of Quesnel has hired drinking water engineers to create a water treatment system design to remove manganese from the drinking…
Loyalist Township, ON celebrates Loyalist Cove Marina’s Blue Flag designation
Loyalist Township, ON proudly announces that Loyalist Cove Marina has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation, symbolizing their commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable boating practices. The…
Town of Osoyoos, B.C., granted $9 M to assist with water infrastructure projects
The province of British Columbia has announced an investment of $9 million for water upgrades for Osoyoos. “We are going to start moving on this…
B.C. invests in water infrastructure in Kelowna, Merritt
The Province of British Columbia is investing $6 million for drinking water and wastewater treatment projects in Kelowna and Merritt, supporting the health and safety…
Proactive monitoring ensures high quality drinking water, Coquitlam
Coquitlam, B.C. – Thirsty in Coquitlam? Skip the bottled water and filters and enjoy top quality drinking water right from the tap. According to an annual…
Nose Creek Watershed Partnership wins Alberta Emerald Award for Environmental Leadership Governance
The Nose Creek Watershed Partnership, comprised of the City of Airdrie, City of Calgary, Rocky View County, Town of Crossfield, Calgary Airport Authority and the…
Two Sudbury municipal beaches awarded Blue Flags
Moonlight Beach and Bell Park Main Beach have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Canada certification again this year. Blue Flag is an international award…
Mississauga council approves new stormwater master plan
Mississauga, ON – Mississauga council has approved the City’s first Stormwater Master Plan, Build Beautiful. The long-term plan will be used to refine the City’s stormwater…
Atlantic students help Canada’s first Indigenous Water and Wastewater Utility get off to a successful start
Halifax — When it comes to caring for natural resources like water, Indigenous Elders share that they’re taught to think of rivers as great grandmothers.…
Shuswap watershed groups warn of economic impacts of potential Zebra and Quagga Mussel infestation, emphasize importance of prevention measures
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) are raising the alarm about new information released in a report from…
Okanagan Basin Water Board troubled by report on invasive mussels cost
Kelowna, B.C. – As boaters begin to flock to Okanagan lakes and other B.C. waterways, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is sounding the alarm in response…