Halifax Water to divert millions of cubic metres of wastewater into Halifax harbour
CBC Halifax Water will be diverting millions of cubic metres of wastewater into Halifax harbour and the Bedford Basin in the coming week due to maintenance at treatment facilities.The utility […]
Global assessment and hotspots of lake drought
Nature Many lakes have exhibited substantial variability in recent years, making “lake drought” a growing concern. However, there is no established framework for identifying and studying lake droughts. Our findings […]
Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities
The Conversation – United States Before Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, U.S. factories and cities could pipe their pollution directly into waterways. Rivers, including the Potomac in […]
Agricultural Water Management funding now available
Water Canada applications in 2025. The fund supports agricultural producers and local governments to develop water management projects. Since 2022, the fund has provided over $2 million to help 93 […]
Compare and contrast: Tree rings and models paint a picture of past, present and future drought
Phys.org Historical rainfall and river flow data exist from only as far back as a few decades to 200 years, depending on the location time spans too short to assess […]
Study: Greater regulation needed to protect freshwater environments from pharmaceutical drugs
Smart Water Magazine Increases in the production and use of pharmaceutical drugs-like antibiotics, antidepressants and pain relievers-are contributing to the contamination of Canada’s freshwater resources. It’s not just an environmental […]
New study shows increased pathogens near B.C. open-net salmon farms
CBC A new study led by the Pacific Salmon Foundation and four northern Vancouver Island First Nations suggests that water collected near active open-net salmon farms contains four times more […]
Compare and contrast: Water companies’ pollution incidents in England increased by 30% in 2024
The Guardian Water companies have missed their targets to reduce pollution with 2,487 incidents recorded in 2024 – twice the limit set by the Environment Agency. Click here to […]
Compare and contrast: Inactive components in agricultural runoff may be hidden contributors to drinking water hazards
Science Daily Inactive ingredients in agricultural, pharmaceutical and other common products have typically been excluded from consideration as potential contaminants in drinking water. However, while these chemicals are inert in […]
Compare and contrast: Lakes Region Restoration Project Aims to Link Conservation Lands From Maine to New Hampshire
Inside Climate News Conservationists and a logging company will work together to protect Maine’s Magalloway River ecosystem, which offers a rich habitat for brook trout and wildlife. Click here […]