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This participatory science project invites volunteers to work alongside researchers to collect vital water quality data and deepen our understanding of the health of these critical freshwater resources. Click here to read the story.

May 1, 2025
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Data collected by Spadina Strategies says 52 per cent of people are in favour, while 31 per cent of residents aren’t. Meanwhile, 17 per cent of residents are unsure of their decision. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Phys.org

In the warm summertime waters of Lake Erie, cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can proliferate out of control, creating algal blooms that produce toxins at a rate that can harm wildlife and human health. Now, University of Michigan researchers have identified the organism responsible for producing the toxins: a type of cyanobacteria called Dolichospermum. Click here to read the story.

Phys.org

As many as 22% of juvenile salmon in California and Washington streams swam downriver to the ocean and then back up other rivers as many as 9 times. They reached rivers as far as 40 miles away along the coast. Instead of simply entering the ocean for good, they roam miles of coastline, moving between freshwater and saltwater and exploring rivers as they go,. Click here to read the story.

CityNews Everywhere

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

ABC News

Mexico and the United States said Monday they had reached an agreement that involves Mexico immediately sending more water from their shared Rio Grande basin to Texas farmers after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions earlier this month. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

CBC

Halifax is expanding the Sackville rivers floodplain and development restrictions that come with it, bringing applause from advocates but concerns from homeowners worried about property values. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

CTV News

Heavy rain and warm temperatures melted virtually all the remaining snowpack. There was enough rain that we will see an increase in water levels along the Saint John River in the coming days. The Village of Gagetown is currently in a “flood warning” as water levels creep closer to backyards and roadways. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Water Canada

York Regional Council received the 2024 Drinking Water Systems Memo sharing The Regional Municipality of York scored 100% in Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks drinking water system inspections. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Water Canada

Demand for water is rising and Alberta is looking at ways to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and growing communities. The Water Act has not been updated in 25 years and with more families, agri-businesses, food processing plants and many others coming to Alberta, it is important that the system makes every drop count. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.

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