Tag: drought
USask researchers explore how floods and droughts are challenging science and...
In a new paper published in Nature, a team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) and international researchers presented their findings from a global investigation to...
Ontario provides drought support for livestock farmers
The Ontario government is providing support for livestock farmers impacted by drought conditions in Northwestern Ontario. The government is providing up to $15,000 through...
Diversification of Agricultural Crops Could Help Decrease Water Use
According to the authors of a new study, diversification of agricultural crops could help decrease water use, among other resource savings, but strategies to...
Coldwater River Watershed Reaches Level 4 Drought Condition
A Level 4 drought rating is being implemented for the Coldwater River watershed in response to extremely low stream conditions.
All surface water and groundwater...
Drought Conditions Force Water Restrictions in Merritt
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has notified the City of Merritt that in spite of recent rain, the Drought Level...
Netherlands, China Partner for New Action on Climate Crisis
China and the Netherlands have announced a new initiative to accelerate action to make China and the region more resilient to the reality of...
UN: Simple & Hi-Tech solutions Needed to Address Desertification, Drought
On June 17th, World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, José Graziano da Silva, director-general, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Level 3 Drought in Okanagan Region and Across B.C.
Warm and dry conditions have prompted the British Columbia to announce a Level 3 drought for much of the province, including the Okanagan region.
Low...
B.C. Declares Level 3 Drought in Two Areas of the Province
Below-normal stream flows and signs of drought in smaller streams have caused British Columbia to declare a Level 3 drought rating for the Fort...
Water Security Agency Statement on Lake Levels for Summer Months
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) has released a statement finding that most lakes in Southern Saskatchewan will reach normal summer operating levels.
Despite below normal...
