Halifax expanding Sackville river floodplain for first time in decades
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 […]
Saint John River water levels on the rise after heavy weekend rain
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 […]
York Region achieves perfect water quality scores for 2024
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 […]
Making every drop of water count
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 […]
Partnerships at the core of successful Town of Ajax wetland restoration projects
Ducks Unlimited CAN With over 70 per cent of wetlands already lost in developed areas of Ontario, the most significant impact is on wildlife habitat. However, urban areas are increasingly […]
This region nearly ran out of water. Locals and experts say other Canadian towns should pay attention
CBC In five of the last eight summers, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has implemented stage 4 watering restrictions, the highest level, which ban all outdoor water use. That […]
First Nation takes B.C. government to court over Mount Polley dam expansion
Global News A First Nation is launching a legal challenge to the British Columbia government’s approval of a tailings pond dam expansion at the Mount Polley mine. The approval comes […]
First Nation in Yukon says Whitehorse dam license renewal decision falls short on salmon protections
APTN News Built in 1958, the dam is an important piece of infrastructure for the Yukon, generating around 75 per cent of the territory’s energy needs in the summer and […]
U of G unveils long awaited Groundwater Research Centre
Guelph Today She added it’s not just drinking water to consider. Groundwater “plays a significant role in moderating our weather and climate” but added it’s poorly understood, and this research […]
Grand River Source Protection Plan
Water Canada Source Protection Plans are local, science-based plans designed to protect the water quality and quantity of the lakes, rivers and groundwater that supply municipal drinking water systems. The […]