Tag: watersheds
Helen Jowett and Chris White Acclaimed to Lead GRCA Board
Helen Jowett has been acclaimed to a fourth one-year term as Chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Chris White has also been...
Mark Servos Appointed 2018 Fellow of Society of Environmental Toxicology and...
Canada research chair Mark Servos has been appointed a 2018 Fellow of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), in recognition of his...
Soot-Filled Rivers Mark the Need for a National Wildfire Strategy
During the record-breaking 2018 fire season, the typically clear waters of Cameron Falls in Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta flowed black. But...
Despite Concerns, Data Finds Pacific Coastal Basin in Good Overall Health
World Wildlife Fund Canada has released a new report on watershed health in the Pacific Coastal basin, finding the overall health of the basin...
Toronto Region Watersheds Holding Steady Amidst Mounting Pressures
Stormwater runoff and climate change continue to put a strain on the watersheds of the Toronto region, according to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).
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New Research Uncovers Role of Arctic Freshwaters in Global Carbon Cycle
A study released last week from the University of Toronto has uncovered new insights into the role of Arctic freshwaters in the global carbon...
Insights on Urban Watersheds Management in B.C.
Over three-quarters of British Columbia’s population live in urbanized watersheds. These watersheds are a cornerstone of ecological and human health as well as economic...
RFP for Cumulative Effects Monitoring Programs Review
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) is now accepting proposals for Project 607-2018 – Cumulative Effects Monitoring Programs – Key Elements Review. Proposals...
Ontario Launches Consultations on Greenbelt Expansion to Protect Water
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs Minister Bill Mauro posted a statement today inviting feedback on a study area for potential Greenbelt expansion to protect...
Loss of Prairie Ecosystem A Threat to Watersheds, Source Water
Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Dan Kraus has brought attention to the fact that the threat to Canada’s prairie grassland ecosystem should be of...
