Friday, August 8, 2025
Alarmingly High E. Coli Levels in First Nations
In a report published on September 29th, scientists found what they described as an “alarmingly high frequency” of fecal bacteria in drinking water sources at…
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Rothsay Granted Early Discharge into Spencer Creek
A Rothsay wastewater plant in Dundas, Ontario, was granted permission to release treated wastewater into Spencer Creek a month early by the Hamilton Conservation Authority…
INAC Invests in First Nations Operator Capacity Through the Safe Water Project
The Hon. Carolyn Bennett, minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced over $4 million in funding for an expansion of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) Safe…
Grand River Conservation Authority Plans 2017 Budget
In its recent newsletter, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) announced that its 2017 is underway, with a first draft presented at its September board…
New Program Launches to Address Ontario Craft Brew Wastewater
Like a footprint or fingerprint that represents the unique impact a business has on its local water system, Beer Waterprints will measure and analyze the wastewater
Association Pays for the Restoration of Wetlands
If a landowners property has previously been drained by a man-made ditch, they are eligible to receive a one-time payment
NGOs Argue More Monitoring Needed to Address Nutrients in Lake Winnipeg
The provincial government has said on it website that it is undertaking “considerable water quality work
MPP Set to Block Door-to-Door Water Treatment Sales
Previously Bill 193, Bill 14 was reintroduced without change despite recommendations from a wide variety of concerned organizations. Passing the bill as is “will devastate the water treatment industry
Oldman Watershed Focus of Local Conservation
Shannon Frank, executive director of the OWC, said of the WLP: “We’ve supported 39 projects to the tune of $130,000, and that was 12 km of riparian fence, 12 off-stream watering systems, 10 invasive weed pulls, four stream bank engineering projects, and four field days."
New Report Identified Top 5 Water Challenges for B.C.’s Future
A new report released by the POLIS Water Sustainability Project identifies the top five water challenges the province of British Columbia will encounter in the…
Ontario’s Act to Prohibit Door-to-Door Sales of Water Treatment Equipment
This week, the Ontario Legislature Speech from the Throne Speech confirmed that Bill 193 will expire as the Legislature prorogues. The Act establishes a prohibition…
Professor John Pomeroy Describes Canada’s New $78 Million Research Program
This week, the Government of Canada unveiled plans for a new $77.8 million research program, led by the University of Saskatchewan with more than 380…
Coca-Cola is the First Fortune 500 company to Replenish all the Water it Uses Globally
The Coca-Cola Company and its global bottling partners today announced they have met their goal to replenish (or balance) the equivalent amount of water used…
EPA Awards 13 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Shoreline Cities Grants Totalling Over $2 Million
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has announced the recipients of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants totalling more than $2 million to 13 cities…
ALUS Program Re-Launches in Ontario
More than 100 people gathered at Springview Farm in Waterford, Ontario, today to celebrate the Ontario relaunch of ALUS Canada, a national program that funds…
New Brunswick Environmental Trust Gives $870K to Support Water and Environment Projects
The Environmental Trust Fund is providing about $870,000 to support 26 environmental projects in the Moncton region, including watershed management, bloom research, and flood protection.…
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Fort McMurray
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that water quality has been restored to a safe level to all water system users serviced by the Fort…
Peace River Basin Receives Partnership Grant
A $265,000 provincial grant will help the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance deliver priority projects in support of Alberta’s Water For Life strategy. The Watershed Planning and…
Husky Energy Oil Spill Update
Two weeks ago, a Husky Energy pipeline spilled more than 200,000 litres of oil in the North Saskatchewan River in Prince Albert, Sask. Husky Energy…
Agriculture Program in Support of Ecological Goods and Services Re-Launches in Alberta
More than 100 people gathered in Edmonton this week for the relaunch of ALUS Canada—a national program that uses a market-based system to fund farmers…
Edmonton Launches Campaign to Keep River Healthy
Just prior to the oil spill that leaked 250 cubic metres of oil into the North Saskatchewan River, the city of Edmonton, Alta. launched a…
A Fresh Strategy for New Brunswick’s Water Resources
In the December Speech from the Throne, New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant announced that the Department of Environment and Local Government “will begin in partnership…
Washademoak Lake Residents Concerned About Murky Water
The water in Washademoak Lake, New Brunswick, 70 kilometres southeast of Fredericton, is a lot murkier then usual this summer and residents in the Cambridge Narrows are…
The Ongoing Challenge of Stormwater Maintenance
Maintenance of infrastructure is not an exciting topic of conversation. We prefer things that are new and innovative. Stormwater management technologies are no exception. We…