Blue-green algae detected in southern Alberta lake: AHS
CTV News Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning that cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae, has been identified in Clear Lake, in the MD of Willow Creek. Click here to read […]
Drought recovery ‘remarkable’
The Western Producer Last October, most of Western Canada was in some form of drought, and a large region of western Saskatchewan and southern Alberta was in an extreme or […]
Only one bidder for initial contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement
Water Canada Metro Vancouver’s largest capital project ever, the replacement of the Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant, is about to begin now that the initial contract is set to be awarded. […]
Bringing Salmon Home to Kus-kus-sum
The Tyee Project Watershed is restoring a critical habitat and helping to return the land of a former sawmill back to the K’ómoks First Nation. To help the revitalized habitat […]
After second summer of fatal flooding, some say Nova Scotia is still not prepared
The Canadian Press The second bout of deadly flooding in as many years has some Nova Scotia residents and municipal leaders saying it’s time for the provincial government to accept […]
Climate change may cause lake phytoplankton to become predatory, putting more CO2 into the atmosphere
The Conversation – Canada Plankton — tiny organisms that are present in salt and freshwater — account for about half of the photosynthesis on the planet. But what scientists have […]
Important Notice to Irrigators: June Water Supply Update
St. Mary River Irrigation District On June 28, 2024 the Irrigation Water Supply Forecast from Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation indicates minor gains from May. The St. Mary River Irrigation District […]
New study recommends ecosystem approach to managing Great Lakes
Water Canada In contrast to traditional natural resource management that fosters autocratic decision-making, an ecosystem approach champions collaboration and empowering stakeholders, says a UWindsor researcher. Click here to read […]
Yukon gov’t orders Victoria Gold to provide plans aimed at treating, monitoring contaminated water
CBC The Yukon government has given Victoria Gold marching orders to deal with toxic chemicals in and around its Eagle mine, following last month’s major failure of a heap leach […]
Calgarian organizes ‘awesome’ gift package for San Diego water officials
Global News There’s a new effort to bring a bit of well-deserved recognition to some people who have made a big difference after the major water main break in Calgary. […]
