Halifax looking to limit development in flood-prone area of Bedford
CTV News A section of Bedford, N.S., could soon be off limits to builders. City hall is looking to restrict construction in an area prone to flooding in the Halifax […]
Northern Ontario conservation authorities warn of possible spring flooding
CBC “It would only be in the local creeks and rivers that are just receiving snow-melt from our local areas. There is some concern, especially because the landscape is either […]
Flood outlook in effect in the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District
Sault Ste. Marie News Residents throughout the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District are under a Flood Outlook, the Ministry of Natural Resources warns in a news release issued today. This […]
Compare and contrast: NYC Plans for Flood Protection Without Federal Funds
Bloomberg New York City officials seeking new ways to lock up funding for the many infrastructure projects needed to protect the city from flooding are offering a four-point plan to […]
Compare and contrast: Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Associated Press The dye is nontoxic. While the river stays bright for several hours, some trace of color can remain for days. Click here to read the story.
Southern Alberta irrigation districts say water-sharing agreements likely not needed this year
CTV News “Water storage levels are significantly better almost three times as much as they were this time last year,” said David Westwood, general manager of the St. Mary River […]
Compare and contrast: Permafrost melt posing ‘significant risks’ to Arctic regions’ communities, scientists warn
EurekAlert! The Arctic permafrost thaw is hazardous to the livelihood, safety, health, food security, and the infrastructure of communities living in Arctic regions, an international group of scientists have warned. […]
Youth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water on the water
The Conversation – Canada The future of freshwater is increasingly in jeopardy across Canada and around the world. Lakes, rivers and wetlands face numerous threats, from climate change to a […]
Compare and contrast: How multiple human-induced stressors interactively impair freshwater food webs
Phys.org Freshwater lakes and ponds are among the most biodiverse habitats on Earth, and they are subjected to multiple environmental pressures including climate change, nutrient pollution, and pesticide contamination. […]
Quebec Communities Face Severe Flooding Crisis
The Pinnacle Gazette Severe flooding has struck various parts of Quebec, compelling authorities to declare states of emergency and initiate evacuations as multiple rivers swell past safe limits. The emergency, […]