Canada is no stranger to severe weather. Canadians are well acquainted with flood, drought, fire, hail, and snow. This section explores causes, impacts, and mitigation methods for severe weather events.
In the simplest terms, drought is the absence of water over an extended period of time. There are different ways drought can occur, and for this reason, there are four different definitions of drought. Drought is something that happens slowly, and as “persistent and abnormal moisture deficiency” continues, ecosystems, people and the economy can be adversely impacted.
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Drought mitigation aims to:
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The value of knowledge sharing cannot be underestimated, and we can learn a great deal from the Australian experience to inform Canada’s approach to water management now and in the future. This series of profiles shares knowledge and experiences from people who lived and worked in the Millennium Drought in Australia.
Learn more about different perspectives on drought.
Did you know wasting water is also a waste of energy and resources? Wasting water is also a waste of energy and resources. Why not make an effort and minimize wasteful water habit? The following information provides ways to conserve water, helpful tips to start today and facts on how much water we use and what can be done to reduce consumption.
Learn more about ways you can conserve water.
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