Friday, July 18, 2025
B.C. benefits from flood mitigation funding
British Columbia – To help reduce flood risk, the Province is providing Merritt with $329,000 for a project to update flood-hazard mapping and develop new…
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Canada’s Largest Water Infrastructure Projects
Each year, our sister publication ReNew Canada provides its report on the largest public sector infrastructure projects in Canada. This year’s report reached new heights:…
Ducks Unlimited Canada acquires critical salt marsh habitat on the Acadian Peninsula
Fredericton, NB – More than 250 acres (101 hectares) of coastal habitat near Village-des-Poirier on New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula is being conserved by Ducks Unlimited Canada…
Canada and Saskatchewan invest in 24 infrastructure projects across the province
Melville, SASK – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations announced…
Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects
Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continues to grow, and the impacts of climate change continue to challenge the availability of sufficient clean water in the…
Federal funding for conservation efforts in Fraser River Estuary
$5-million investment will advance innovative solutions to build the resilience of key estuary marsh habitats for salmon and coastal flood protection Thanks to one of the largest…
Watershed restoration creates a healthier future for B.C.
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province is creating a healthier future for British Columbians by mitigating the impacts of climate…
Ducks Unlimited Canada analyzing wetlands on farms and ranches for carbon capture
WINNIPEG, MB – New research in southwest Manitoba will help landowners, industry and government understand carbon storage and greenhouse gas release from wetlands in two important agricultural landscapes.…
Flood-affected B.C. communities benefit from recovery funding
Ten B.C. communities severely affected by the November 2021 floods are receiving $53.6 million in provincial funding to support recovery work and get people back into…
UCalgary and USask experts to collaborate on international project to transform water predictions
A team of hydrologists from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and University of Calgary (UCalgary) comprises the Canadian contingent in an unprecedented international collaboration that…
The Brighton Beach bioswale project
When it rains, the ground acts like a sponge, absorbing much of the downpour, providing essential nutrients for the plant life tucked in the soil’s…
Water Security Agency supports growth through water management infrastructure in Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $72M in planned investments to water infrastructure across Saskatchewan to help keep the province’s water supply safe and secure.…
15 P&C insurance companies join Ducks Unlimited Canada to mitigate flood risks in urban communities
As Canadian communities continue to grapple with extreme weather events, 15 leading insurance companies operating in the property and casualty (P&C) space have joined forces…
Nova Scotia: input on coastal protection released
Nova Scotians have shared their input on the proposed regulations which will help protect the province’s coastline, and new construction on it, from the damaging…
Bear Street redevelopment embraces stormwater solution
When you think about redeveloping a road to make it more pedestrian-friendly, what actions come to mind? The first thoughts likely lead to the idea…
River Watch 2022 launches in New Brunswick
New Brunswick – The River Watch program will provide New Brunswickers with information on the status of rivers, potential ice jams and other flood issues…
Study: Human actions accelerate climate-driven floods and droughts
University of Waterloo – A study of more than 2,000 streams around North America found that those altered by human activity are at greater risk…
Canada and PEI invest in new water infrastructure for Charlottetown
Charlottetown – Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward,…
The path towards holistic water management
An urban water system (UWS) constitutes three main service components: drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Historically, these components have been managed in silos. Even today,…
SPONSORED: Helping municipalities mitigate flood risks and protect their communities
Over the last decade, flooding has become the costliest extreme weather disaster affecting Canadians. According to research by Intact Center on Climate Adaptation, the average…
Flood mapping study to help community become flood-resilient
Vernon, B.C. – A new flood mapping study has been completed to help Vernon become a flood resilient community. The Detailed Flood Mapping, Risk Analysis…
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative receives $380,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Chicago – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative has received a $380,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for a new…
Manitoba receives funding for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness program
Manitoba – More than $186,700 will be provided to fund 12 municipal projects under the Mitigation and Preparedness Program (MPP) to prepare for future natural…
Barrie, ON Council approves change to stormwater funding
Barrie, ON – City Council approved the Stormwater Climate Action Fund to help improve the City’s resiliency against climate change impacts, mitigate flooding, protect Lake…