Compare and contrast: 14 extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats
National Geographic As the magnitude of water shortage issues arise globally, National Geographic Explorers along with the World Freshwater Initiative highlight stories of the communities facing critical challenges. Conservation and […]
In honour of World Water Day, here are 8 Canadian lakes everyone’s got to see
The Weather Network World Water Day is on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The United Nations-led day of observance was established to celebrate and draw awareness to one of Earth’s most […]
Trump wants to turn on Canada’s ‘faucet.’ Here’s what to know about the Columbia River treaty
The National Post The Columbia River was once wild, its path determined by nature, its abundance relied upon by Indigenous communities. Now, it’s heavily developed, both on the main stream […]
U.S. rejects Mexico’s request for special delivery of water for the 1st time
Global News The U.S. Department of State said that the United States has denied a non-treaty request by Mexico for a special delivery channel for Colorado River water to be […]
Compare and contrast: How improving wastewater management with technology can foster societal resilience
World Economic Forum Water and sewage systems are essential infrastructure directly linked to public health, environmental protection and quality of life. These systems must be installed, properly managed and maintained […]
Compare and contrast: Why safe and secure water is critical for economic growth and thriving societies worldwide
World Economic Forum Globally, the water systems that sustain ecosystems, nourish communities and drive business and economic growth face unprecedented pressure. As industries, governments and society confront the escalating impacts […]
Canada’s reckoning with ‘forever chemicals’: The battle to curb PFAS contamination
Smart Water Magazine A newly released government report lays bare the scale of the problem. The State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report, published in March 2025, delivers a […]
Compare and contrast: The Nation’s Chief Engineers Turn to Nature to Improve Flood Protection
Scientific American Plenty of people were skeptical in 2010 when the Corps rolled out an Engineering with Nature (EWN) initiative, saying it now aspired to work with nature rather than […]
Compare and contrast: See How Drought Whiplash Led to California Wildfires
Scientific American The devastating fires in California early this year came after a particularly unfortunate weather pattern an exceptionally wet period of about 18 months, followed by an exceptionally dry […]
A pulp mill shutters, a creek comes back to life
The Narwhal Locals in Terrace Bay, Ont., often recount a story: a family back from vacationing in the Rockies mistook a steamy creek for a sulphurous hot spring like the […]