Tag: University of Saskatchewan

‘The continents are drying out:’ New Research Shows Troubling Water Trends

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New research by a team led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) hydrologist Jay Famiglietti shows water is leaving the continents at an increasing rate,...

New Research Aims to Improve Water Security & Gender Equity

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A multidisciplinary research team from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been awarded $289,000 for a project to develop water security solutions. The water...

Mitch Weegman Named Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation

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Mitch Weegman has been hired as the Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). Weegman,...

Partnership Aims to Boost Technology Innovation in Canmore and Bow Valley...

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The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is building on its long-standing presence in the Town of Canmore and the broader Bow Valley Region in Alberta...

Water Scientists Warn of Ecological Risks in Global Shift to Monoculture...

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The conversion of large swaths of land to uniform tree plantations and single-crop species may lead to unintended consequences for the water cycle. This...

USask Partners with Saskatoon to Study Stormwater

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Stormwater goes into Saskatoon’s rivers untreated, so garbage introduced into the storm drain system means more pollution in the local river systems. Even more...

Research Junction to Target Urban Issues in Saskatoon

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The new Research Junction collaboration between the City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan has received funding for research projects that will examine...

USask Professor Leads Project to Predict River Ice Jams and Reduce...

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A University of Saskatchewan professor is working on better predicting ice formation in rivers, and potential ice jamming, to reduce the risk of flooding. When...

USask and Indian Institute of Science Sign MOU to Advance Water...

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The University of Saskatchewan and the Indian Institute of Science have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner for five years on joint research,...

Top Five Drinking Water Stories of 2019

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The following five news stories were the most read in the drinking water category on Water Canada's website in 2019. Health Canada Sets New...

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