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Water Canada

The Manitoba government is investing $19.7 million to rehabilitate Oak Lake Dam, a critical piece of water infrastructure in southwestern Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

The National Post

Several dozen First Nations in Ontario called for the resignation of the province’s environment minister Wednesday after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.

The Conversation – Africa

Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future – a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense gas has the potential to reduce emissions in sectors challenging to decarbonise, such as steelmaking and fertiliser manufacturing. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

July 9, 2025
6:28 pm
Environment, Infrastructure, Innovation, Research

EuroNews

Nearly 73 per cent of World Heritage sites are at high risk of water-related hazards, according to analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and UNESCO. From the Taj Mahal to the Royal Monastery of Santa MarIa de Guadalupe, more than 1,100 inscribed sites were assessed for four types of water risk: drought, water stress, riverine flooding and coastal flooding. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Drought.

Water Canada

As Canada faces a water crisis marked by increasing scarcity, the devastating effects of climate change and cross-border pressures, a bold response is required. On July 8th, AquaAction unveiled 15 Quebec water technology companies at a ceremony marking the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship commercialization program, AquaEntrepreneur. Click here to read the story.

Phys.org

Groundwater is declining across Eastern Washington’s complex, interconnected aquifer system, as people draw on it for irrigation, drinking and other uses at a pace that threatens its sustainability, according to a new study by a Washington State University researcher. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

July 9, 2025
6:24 pm
Environment, Infrastructure, International, Research

Phys.org

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are revisiting a long-standing assumption in molecular dynamics simulations. Their latest findings suggest that a widely used approach may introduce more uncertainty than previously understood. Click here to read the story.

Calgary Herald

City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures. Read more.

Smart Water

Arcadis, a company specializing in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy services, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the City of Calgary to support the management of municipal infrastructure through a digital platform. Read more.

Water Canada

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance of fire emergencies. Led by Living Lakes Canada, a water science and stewardship non-profit, this initiative is helping communities across the Columbia Basin strengthen their emergency readiness by identifying and documenting critical water sources before wildfires strike. Read more here.

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