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. […]
Alberta’s water conservation and management system needs major fixing, auditor finds
CBC The auditor’s team reviewed the system under the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas from Jan. 2019 to Nov. 2022. They found three main areas the province is lacking: […]
New concerns over major water mains mean no easing of outdoor restrictions, city says
Calgary Herald New failures of reinforcing wires found inside pipe along water network, the same type of wire that snapped during the initial water feeder main rupture in Montgomery on […]
Prep work underway for St. Mary Canal Siphon repair
CTV News On June 17, the St. Mary Canal Siphon north of Babb, Mont., suffered a catastrophic failure. The more-than-100-year siphon failed due to age. Prep work is underway to […]
