Sunday, June 7, 2026
Why alpha fish are swallowing a bitter (plastic) pill
It turns out that life at the top of the aquatic social ladder isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In the natural world, being…
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University of Waterloo opens aquatic threats research facility to study impact of climate change on fish stress
The new Waterloo Aquatic Threats in Environmental Research (WATER) facility at the University of Waterloo aims to simulate and research aquatic stressors and threats so…
Water Use Restricted on Koksilah River, B.C. to Protect Fish Populations
The Government of British Columbia (B.C.) is restricting water use by select users on the Koksilah River to protect fish populations, which are under threat…
N.B. Continues to Improve Water Quality & Infrastructure
On Friday, New Brunswick provided details on water quality related projects, including infrastructure upgrades and wetland assessments. After preliminary work, two projects upgrading wastewater infrastructure…
27 Canadian Beaches Receive High Water Quality Standard
A record number of Canadian beaches and marinas will fly a Blue Flag, identifying them a prestigious designation of water quality. As Canadians celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday…
Seeking Answers in Grassy Narrows
The Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows) First Nation has been living with the effects of mercury poisoning for over a generation. While liability has not…
Whirling Disease, Bow River Declared Infected Area
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on Friday that it has confirmed the presence of whirling disease (infection with Myxobolus cerebralis) in the Bow River…
PEI Scientist Develops Eco-Friendly Fish Fungus Killer
The government of Prince Edward Island has announced the local creation of an environmentally friendly fish fungus killer that can help protect farmed fish from…
Will BC Drain a Lake to Combat Whirling Disease?
Parks Canada officials are considering draining a lake in Banff National Park (BNP) to prevent the spread of whirling disease. Whirling disease is caused by…