A Win for Farmers and Tribes Brings New Hope to the Klamath
Yale Environment 360 n the long-contentious Klamath River watershed, an experiment that turned a barley field into a wetland not only improved water quality. It also offered a path forward […]
Researchers uncover cause of uranium groundwater contamination
EurekAlert! A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology and led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies the hidden geological mechanisms behind […]
Ducks Unlimited Canada Conserves Essential Wetland Within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Ducks Unlimited CAN Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce the acquisition of a 34.4-hectare (85.15-acre) property within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The newly conserved Honey Harbour […]
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie – why that’s a worry for people and pets
The Conversation Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season. However, anyone who comes […]
Ontario taking action to make conservation authorities more effective
Water Canada Ontario is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve. […]
Protect Wetlands and Biodiversity: Help prevent the spread of invasive Phragmites
Water Canada Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see […]
Western Canadian glaciers melting twice as fast as they did a decade ago, research shows
CBC Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous […]
What are the causes and consequences of groundwater contamination?
Groundwater There are several human activities that are contributing to the contamination of groundwater. A recent report published by Evidence Network outlines the causes and consequences of groundwater contamination and […]
Climate change turns Alpine glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’, raising water and power concerns
EuroNews Green The state of Switzerland’s glaciers came into stark view last month when the Birch Glacier, which had been holding back a mass of rock near an Alpine summit, […]
How restoring river catchments can minimize drought and flood risks
Phys.org As the UK experiences its first heat wave of 2025, with temperatures climbing above 30 C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status. This follows the driest […]