Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Canada and British Columbia invest in Fraser River bank erosion protection
Abbotsford, B.C. — Efforts to reduce the risk of further erosion on the Fraser River bank, and in particular that of the Matsqui Dike, are…
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Funding helps Nova Scotia communities become resilient to climate change
Several organizations are receiving funding to help protect communities, residents and natural areas from the impacts of climate change. More than $2.4 million from the…
The Government of Canada invests in flood mitigation and drainage channel in Coquitlam
Coquitlam, B.C. – Coquitlam is receiving a federal investment of more than $4.4 million to support a project that will minimize the risk of future flooding…
The County of Brant, ON, wins grant to fight invasive plant, phragmites
The County of Brant, ON, was awarded $5,820 from the Green Shovels Collaborative’s Invasive Phragmites Control Fund to combat the invasive plant, Phragmites. This project…
Raisin Region Conservation Authority celebrates 60 years of conservation in Ontario
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) recently marked 60 years of conservation in our region. Conservation authorities in Ontario were created in October 1963, when…
Ontario helping restore wetlands in the City of Pickering
Pickering, ON – The Ontario government has invested over $925,000 in two projects led by conservation organizations to restore and enhance wetlands in the City…
Governments come together to build flood resilience in Nooksack, Sumas watersheds
An international, multi-government agreement that commits to addressing flood risks and restoring salmon habitat in portions of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and Washington state’s Whatcom…
Nova Scotia consulting coastal property owners
The Province is contacting people who own coastal property in Nova Scotia and inviting them to provide their input on how to plan and adapt…
Funding for flood prevention in Amherst, NS
The Town of Amherst will upgrade its infrastructure to help protect against climate-related flooding. The Province of Nova Scotia recently announced $349,300 in funding for…
Government of Canada calls for proposals to advance flood mapping science and climate adaptation projects
Canadians across the country are already facing the consequences of climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe weather. Climate-related natural disasters, including flooding,…
Canada and Quebec invest in flood protection installation in Coaticook
Coaticook, QC – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Geneviève Hébert, member for Saint-François and Assistant Government Whip on behalf of François…
Nature holds the answer to limiting the impact of extreme weather
Wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat – these perils are threatening Canada’s residential housing market, and homeowners, in ways not imagined just a few years ago. The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo, has…
Saskatchewan communities can now apply for Flood Damage Reduction Program
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is offering a cost-sharing rebate to help communities implement proactive flood damage prevention and reduction measures. The Flood Damage Reduction…
Canada and New Brunswick invest in infrastructure renewal in Fredericton
Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Social Development, Minister responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation and…
CVRD awarded funding for Green Shores Demonstration Project
The Comox Valley Regional District, in partnership with the Stewardship Centre for BC and K’ómoks Guardian Watchmen, have been awarded a grant worth over $1.1…
Investing in Alberta’s wetlands and watersheds
Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainfall and snowmelt into steams, rivers and lakes which, in turn, help support healthy communities and ecosystems. Each…
RDN receives $150,000 for climate risk assessment for coastal flood hazard areas
Nanaimo, B.C. – The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has received approval for a $150,000 grant from the Government of British Columbia’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund,…
Disaster Financial Assistance for Nova Scotia’s July 2023 Floods
Nova Scotians can now apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from the recent severe flooding. “This has been a very difficult situation for…
The Government of Canada invests to protect Tuktoyaktuk from coastal erosion
Tuktoyaktuk, NT – Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, His Worship Erwin Elias, Mayor of Tuktoyaktuk, and Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of…
Water infrastructure improvements in Bathurst and Belle-Baie, NB
Belle-Baie, NB – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie‒Bathurst, the Honourable Réjean Savoie,…
Funding for SRD ecosystem restoration planning
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has received $1,150,052.62 through the 2023 Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Adaptation grant program to fund five unique ecosystem restoration…
Manitoba Government invests $40M in Rivers Dam
The Manitoba government has announced that permanent rehabilitation work of the Rivers Dam on Lake Wahtopanah in Rivers Provincial Park, has started. “Our government is…
B.C. strengthens community preparedness for climate-related disasters
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and heat.…
B.C. strengthens community preparedness for climate-related disasters
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and heat.…