Manitoba sets first-ever nutrient targets to protect Lake Winnipeg
Water Canada In recent years, Lake Winnipeg and its tributaries have seen increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, contributing to more frequent and severe algal blooms. These blooms pose significant […]
City officials plead with Calgarians to use less water amid feeder main repairs
CBC With Tuesday marking the second day of Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions in the city, officials appealed to citizens to reduce their water use by 25 per cent. The […]
Goldfish cull using controversial chemical to resume at west Edmonton storm pond
CTV News Epcor, the Edmonton-based utility responsible for operating and maintaining the city’s water systems, told CTV News Edmonton in a statement on Monday that Alberta Environment and Protected Areas […]
Leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., urge people to avoid Lake Athabasca over contamination concerns
CBC Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam and Fort Chipewyan Metis president Kendrick Cardinal have both posted messages on social media recently, asking people in the community to stay […]
Improving water storage in central Alberta
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government will launch a study to examine the feasibility of a new reservoir east of Red Deer to help fight drought and support communities. Click […]
Extended ‘nightmarish’ drought puts heavy strain on British Columbia water systems
National Observer Less than a tenth of British Columbia has enough water to supply municipal drinking water systems, farms and ranches, hydro dams, and sustain freshwater ecosystems – despite recent […]
BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion
The Canadian Press BC Hydro says it has begun filling the reservoir created by the massive Site C dam project in northeastern British Columbia. The provincial electric utility says in […]
Help shape the future of Lake Minnewanka
CTV News Parks Canada is seeking input from the public as they work to preserve and improve the Lake Minnewanka area. Officials are drafting a plan that will outline the […]
Here’s what you need to know about Calgary’s water situation
CBC Starting Monday, Calgary’s most critical water main will be shut down again. This means mandatory Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions come back into effect, certain roads will be closed […]
Groundwater projects to inform communities, protect water and ecosystems
CTV News Living Lakes Canada, a non-governmental organization dedicated to freshwater protection, announced a new Alberta-based groundwater monitoring project being piloted in the Oldman Watershed and starting up this fall. […]
