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Top Five Stormwater Stories of 2020
1. USask Partners with Saskatoon to Study Stormwater Stormwater goes into Saskatoon’s rivers untreated, so garbage introduced into the storm drain system means more pollution…
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Government of Canada Launches Consultations on New Canada Water Agency
The Government of Canada has launched public consultations to help establish the new Canada Water Agency and improve freshwater management across Canada. “Canadians want a…
Top Five Great Lakes Stories of 2020
1. Major Investments in Great Lakes Restoration Are Paying Off: Study Canada and the United States have invested more than US$22.8 billion over the last…
Top Five Infrastructure Stories of 2020
1. Investments in Natural Infrastructure Have Significant Economic Returns: Report Canada’s built, or ‘grey,’ infrastructure requires an estimated investment of $5.3 billion per year in order to keep…
What Will Updated Guidelines Need to Consider for the Future of Stormwater Management?
Stormwater management in Ontario has come a long way since the flood control efforts of the early 1970s. At that time, communities were concerned with…
International Joint Commission Recommends Improvements to Binational Cooperation
The International Joint Commission (IJC) has advice for Canada and the United States on how to improve binational cooperation for Great Lakes water quality programs.…
Projects in Ontario Receive Funding to Protect Aquatic Species at Risk
Five projects in Ontario, some of which are already underway, will be receiving up to $4.8 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for…
A Few More STEPs—Understanding the Economics of Low Impact Development
Municipalities across Canada face a familiar list of stormwater management challenges: aging and inadequate stormwater infrastructure, the threat of increasing flood damages, climate change, and…
Government of Canada Invests in Priority Ecosystems in Atlantic Canada
The Government of Canada will be investing $1 million in six new projects to directly address water quality issues in two priority ecosystems in Atlantic…
Appreciating the Benefits Remote Monitoring While Mitigating Emergencies
Everyone is dependent on clean, safe drinking water and fully operational wastewater treatment facilities. To guarantee this, Public Safety Canada deemed you essential workers: “Employees…
Controlling Light Could Leave Toxic Algae Dead in The Water: Researchers
While vacationing in Canada’s Rocky Mountains several years ago, Rebecca North was looking for a peaceful break from her work as a water researcher at the…
Government of Canada Invests in Great Lakes Protection
Karina Gould, the minister of international development, announced $5.1 million in funding to support 46 new projects. The projects will help protect and restore the…
New Technology Aims to Improve Access to Safe Water in Refugee Camps
A new web-based tool aims to help aid workers ensure that water is safe to drink in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Researchers…
Okanagan Water Board Opens Grant Program with Focus on Water Security
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications for its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With $350,000 available, applicants that…
Waterloo Businesses Asked to Consider Closing Unused Parking Areas to Protect Drinking Water
The Region of Waterloo is asking businesses to consider closing excess parking areas this winter to reduce winter salt use and the amount of chloride…
Global Water Futures Announces New Projects to Advance Water Security
The Global Water Futures (GWF) program, led by the University of Saskatchewan (USask), is investing $2.5-million in 12 projects that will advance water security across…
Health of 60 Per Cent of Canada’s Sub-watersheds is Unknown: Report
WWF-Canada’s 2020 Watershed Reports raise questions about how freshwater ecosystems are faring in response to threats from human activities. The results underline a need for consistent water…
Assessing the Ottawa River—Informing the Public on the Quality of the Watershed
It’s an expression that resonates on so many levels in the water quality and watershed health assessment world! Inviting people to join, to enjoy, and…
Government of Manitoba Announces Funding for Conservation Projects
The Manitoba government is making up to $8.6 million available for Manitoba-based groups to support conservation projects. The funding is being made available through the…
Data for Life—Clean Water Starts with Access to Data
As governments across Canada and around the world rally to address the coronavirus pandemic and the economic catastrophe it has unleashed, there is a slower-burning…
Essential Watershed Management—Remembering the Walkerton Drinking Water Tragedy
Twenty years ago, in May 2000, a municipal well in the Town of Walkerton, Ontario became contaminated with deadly bacteria. Seven people including a child…
New Report Assesses Ecosystem Health of Western Lake Erie and the Detroit River
A new report has found that Western Lake Erie is now at risk of crossing several potential tipping points caused by the interactions of a…
Water Scientists Warn of Ecological Risks in Global Shift to Monoculture Crops
The conversion of large swaths of land to uniform tree plantations and single-crop species may lead to unintended consequences for the water cycle. This will…
Manitoba Government Welcomes Auditor’s Report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight
The Manitoba government has welcomed the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight. The government has also advanced many of the…