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Water Canada

When most people think of the Northwest Territories (NWT), they think of a land with bodies of water scattered throughout a vast, primarily open landscape. It’s what many of us were taught in school and, when you look at a standard map of the region, it is an easy impression to retain. Yet, despite these numerous lakes and rivers, the territory finds itself in an unprecedented water shortage, one not seen before. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Drought.

The Conversation – United States

Just over half the world’s population shares a river or lake basin with at least one other country. To sustainably manage those water resources for the health of people, ecosystems and economies, neighboring countries must work together. However, many countries have been less willing to cooperate in recent years, even to protect a resource as vital as freshwater. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.

CTV News

A section of Bedford, N.S., could soon be off limits to builders. City hall is looking to restrict construction in an area prone to flooding in the Halifax suburb. Measures are aimed at ensuring future development does not impact river flows. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes – Following a winter of historic snowfall, Kawartha Lakes is gearing up for potential spring flooding. As snow melts, some areas are prone to high water levels, and residents in flood-prone zones are encouraged to prepare. To assist with flood preparedness, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue and Public Works have provided free sandbags. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

CBC

“It would only be in the local creeks and rivers that are just receiving snow-melt from our local areas. There is some concern, especially because the landscape is either frozen soils or, if the soil is no longer frozen, given that recent and rapid melt, the soil would be saturated so it can’t store any additional moisture,” Mills explained. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Sault Ste. Marie News

Residents throughout the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District are under a Flood Outlook, the Ministry of Natural Resources warns in a news release issued today. This outlook is in effect in the district until Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12 p.m. Those in the district, especially in the Goulais River watershed area, are advised to keep a close watch on water conditions, and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Bloomberg

New York City officials seeking new ways to lock up funding for the many infrastructure projects needed to protect the city from flooding are offering a four-point plan to City Hall on Monday. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Associated Press

The dye is nontoxic. While the river stays bright for several hours, some trace of color can remain for days. Click here to read the story.

CTV News

“Water storage levels are significantly better almost three times as much as they were this time last year,” said David Westwood, general manager of the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID). Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Irrigation.

EurekAlert!

The Arctic permafrost thaw is hazardous to the livelihood, safety, health, food security, and the infrastructure of communities living in Arctic regions, an international group of scientists have warned. In a comparative interdisciplinary study, the scientists analyze four arctic regions, one in each of Russia, Canada, Norway and Greenland, to identify and assess the key hazards of permafrost thaw. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Glaciers.

March 18, 2025
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