Compare and contrast: ‘We used to sail and fish and play’: how did an Argentinian lake the size of New York City disappear?
The Guardian Drought and mismanagement have turned Lake Colhu Huap into a virtual dustbowl. Now the race is on to save its sister lake from the same fate. If nothing […]
Compare and contrast: Baltimore City Is Investing in Wetlands Restoration For Climate Resiliency and Adaptation. Scientists Warn About Unintended Consequences
Inside Climate News Wetlands restoration and shoreline rehabilitation efforts in South Baltimore promise to make communities resilient against climate change and severe weather while spawning new green spaces. Scientists say […]
Newfoundland and Labrador becomes Canada’s first Well-Being Province with focus on safe and clean water
Water Canada As part of the declaration, the provincial government is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of residents by addressing the social determinants of health – factors […]
Concern over dead fish, water levels in reservoir southwest of Edmonton
Global News Hundreds of dead fish have washed ashore, after an Alberta creek’s water levels dropped significantly. A family who’s lived in the area for generations believe the Alberta Energy […]
Federal boost to tackle Great Lakes pollution and secure clean water for communities
Water Canada The federal government has announced a historic $76 million investment to support 50 community-led projects aimed at restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystems in the Great Lakes watershed. The […]
Drought preparation continues to be a priority
The Western Producer Though some regions got more rain this year than they have in the past four, Lardner said it doesn’t mean they are out of the woods. After […]
Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Sarah Nathan honoured with prestigious conservation award
Water Canada Sarah Nathan, Manager of Provincial Operations for Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) in British Columbia, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for her exceptional contributions […]
Compare and contrast: During Brazil’s worst drought, wildfires rage and the Amazon River falls to a record low
The Canadian Press Brazil is enduring its worst drought since nationwide measurements began over seven decades ago, with 59% of the country under stress – an area roughly half the […]
From oil well to wetland: meet the B.C. First Nations reclaiming old oil and gas wells on their homelands
The Narwhal In an effort to reach more oil and gas, rig operators started horizontally fracking to make the oil or gas flow from difficult-to-access rock formations. The practice consumes […]
Compare and contrast: India’s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day
The Conversation – United States Oner of India’s largest hydropower dams is nearing completion. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is linked to several concerns for downstream communities, including flood and […]
