Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Canada funds $9.3 million in freshwater solutions
Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. It is more important now than ever that we invest in…
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Increasing natural flood and drought protections in Alberta
Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The new funding includes $3.5 million for…
Ontario investing $82M to modernize beaches and campgrounds along St. Lawrence Corridor
The Ontario government is investing more than $82 million over four years to support the St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s (SLPC) multi-year revitalization project, including the…
First Manitoba Drinking Water interns graduate
June is Indigenous History Month, and the graduation of 11 new Indigenous water operators marks a reason to celebrate. The graduates, from seven communities in…
Ocean Week Canada: June 1-8, 2025
Ocean Week Canada launches nationwide June 1 and runs until World Ocean Day on June 8. During this annual celebration of ocean connections and culture,…
Pikangikum declares state of emergency
Pikangikum First Nation has been forced to declare a state of emergency due to the critical state of water and wastewater infrastructure on its Reserve.…
Strengthening Canada’s freshwater future: Government of Canada appoints new President of the Canada Water Agency
The Government of Canada announced the appointment of Mark Fisher as the President of the new Canada Water Agency, reporting to the Minister of Environment…
Community submissions sought for World Water Day celebration
Brock’s Rankin Family Pavilion will be awash with artwork and exhibits to mark the University’s second annual World Water Day Celebration on Friday, March 21. Members of…
Projects funded under the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
To help facilitate on-the-ground preventative action against aquatic invasive species, Fisheries and Oceans Canada launched the $8.75 million Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) in 2023. The…
Water Security Agency releases preliminary runoff report
The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report for 2025. While much of Saskatchewan experienced below-normal precipitation, leading to dry conditions at…
CIMA+ awarded major contract for Metro Vancouver Water Supply Program Management
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest employee-owned consulting engineering firms, has been selected by Metro Vancouver for the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Program Management. CIMA+ will…
Global food production has led to major biodiversity loss
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and food insecurity, the need for sustainable food production has taken on a new urgency. But…
New sector-specific management system standard for wastewater
What is the WWMS? In the spring of 2025, the CSA Group is planning to publish the W217 Ontario Wastewater Management System (WWMS) standard. The…
Meet the researcher who thinks about water so you don’t have to
The average Canadian household uses 223 litres of water every day. Drinking, cooking, bathing, washing—it all adds up. For the more than 200,000 Halifax residents…
Nature Force partners enhance wetlands in Oxford County
In Ontario, Nature Force—an action-oriented climate resilience initiative funded by a coalition of Canadian property and casualty insurance companies in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada—has been…
Government of Canada concludes third successful watercraft inspection for aquatic invasive species in Manitoba
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) can cause significant ecological and economic impacts on freshwater ecosystems in Canada. That’s why, for the third year in a row,…
Water starts flowing in one of the largest restoration projects in Western Canada
The taps have been turned on at Red Slough in one of the largest salmon restoration projects in Western Canada due to the efforts of the Katzie…
SPONSORED: One Water
From source to tap and sink to watershed. Managing water risks with a One Water approach. As drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems have evolved with the…
Alberta launches study for new reservoir to combat drought
The Alberta government has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study for a new reservoir on the Red Deer River near Ardley, east of Red…
Water First Launches New Program Together with Six First Nations Communities in Ontario
Non-profit’s inaugural Environmental Water Internship will provide environmental certifications to 10 entry-level professionals. Sault Ste. Marie, ON – A brand new opportunity for Indigenous learners…
Ducks Unlimited Canada announces Patrick O’Connor as 46th president
STONEWALL, MB – At its Board of Directors meeting in Winnipeg last weekend, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) announced the election of its 46th president, Patrick O’Connor. O’Connor,…
Okanagan mayors and fire chiefs team up to encourage residential water conservation
Lake Country, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last year’s…
From Streams to Stories: Niagara College students visualize water data
From the moment we wake until we sleep, data and information permeate every facet of our lives. Like scattered puzzle pieces, data is raw numbers…
New environmental research in Southern Alberta
Lethbridge, Alta. – Alberta’s government is partnering with the University of Lethbridge to study water storage, endangered species and other issues impacting Southern Alberta. Alberta…