Tag: water resources
Cowichan Valley Regional District Receives Funding for Water Supply Study
A major grant from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Province of British Columbia will enable the Cowichan Valley Regional District to explore...
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...
Salt Spring Island Water Study Receives Support from B.C. Government
The Government of British Columbia (B.C.) is helping Salt Spring Islanders move toward better water service with a $50,000 grant to the Capital Regional District,...
Predictive Model Forecasts Rainfall to Support Irrigation Decisions
A predictive model that combines information about plant physiology, real-time soil conditions, and weather forecasts can help make more informed decisions about when and...
USask Study Explains Impact of Forest Management on Water Resources
New research by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) explained the impact of forest management on water resources. The study found that the amount of...
Gov’t of PEI Invites Public Comments on Water Withdrawal Regulations
The public is invited to provide input on Prince Edward Islands’ (P.E.I.) new draft water withdrawal regulations under the Water Act. These regulations will...
U of G Researchers Receive Over $10 Million for Groundwater Research
University of Guelph researchers will help to ensure safe, sustainable drinking water for Wellington County’s growing population through groundwater research. The studies will be...
Minister Rod Phillips Releases Statement on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence...
Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Rod Phillips issued the following statement on June 16, 2019 at the conclusion of the Great Lakes...
New Partnership to Strengthen Water Resource Management
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Global Water Partnership (GWP) are increasing their long-standing cooperation to strengthen water resource management.
This is at a time...
City of Charlottetown Partners with WaterSense Program
The City of Charlottetown's Water and Sewer Utility is partnering with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program to help consumers and businesses...
