Cyanobacteria culprit behind Lake Erie’s toxin uncovered in new study
Phys.org In the warm summertime waters of Lake Erie, cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can proliferate out of control, creating algal blooms that produce toxins at a rate that can harm […]
Juvenile salmon roam between salt and fresh water while exploring coast and rivers, research finds
Phys.org As many as 22% of juvenile salmon in California and Washington streams swam downriver to the ocean and then back up other rivers as many as 9 times. They […]
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
CityNews Everywhere Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral […]
Mexico and US reach deal on Rio Grande water sharing
ABC News Mexico and the United States said Monday they had reached an agreement that involves Mexico immediately sending more water from their shared Rio Grande basin to Texas farmers […]
Halifax expanding Sackville river floodplain for first time in decades
CBC Halifax is expanding the Sackville rivers floodplain and development restrictions that come with it, bringing applause from advocates but concerns from homeowners worried about property values. Click here […]
Saint John River water levels on the rise after heavy weekend rain
CTV News Heavy rain and warm temperatures melted virtually all the remaining snowpack. There was enough rain that we will see an increase in water levels along the Saint John […]
York Region achieves perfect water quality scores for 2024
Water Canada York Regional Council received the 2024 Drinking Water Systems Memo sharing The Regional Municipality of York scored 100% in Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks drinking water […]
Making every drop of water count
Water Canada Demand for water is rising and Alberta is looking at ways to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and growing communities. The Water Act has not […]
Partnerships at the core of successful Town of Ajax wetland restoration projects
Ducks Unlimited CAN With over 70 per cent of wetlands already lost in developed areas of Ontario, the most significant impact is on wildlife habitat. However, urban areas are increasingly […]
Extreme rainfall—a long-standing hypothesis on temperature dependence may finally be settled
Phys.org Flash floods resulting from extreme rainfall pose a major risk to people and infrastructure, especially in urban areas. Higher temperatures due to global climate change affect continuous rainfall and […]