New research chair empowers wetland climate solutions
University of Waterloo “Canada has over one quarter of the world’s peatlands, with most currently intact. Therefore, we have the responsibility to steward this globally significant carbon stock,” Strack reflects. […]
Celebrating American Wetlands Month with USGS Wetland Science
USGS A wetland can typically be identified as such by the presence of characteristic environments related to water, soil, and aquatic plants. But…no wetland is the same. Each wetland varies […]
Fort Albany joins Kashechewan in evacuation ahead of spring flooding in Ontario’s far north
CBC A second fly-in Cree community on Ontario’s James Bay Coast is now being evacuated with the rising risk of spring flooding. Fort Albany First Nation announced that the first […]
A look at flooding in Timmins today
TimminsToday.com A flood warning is in effect across the Timmins area. The Ministry of Natural Resources has also issued a flood warning for residents in and around Minisinakwa Lake, including […]
Fort Albany declares state of emergency due to flooding
SooToday Fort Albany First Nation has declared a state of emergency and begun a full-scale evacuation in response to worsening flood conditions along the Albany River. As of late Tuesday […]
‘Citizen scientists’ team with U of Windsor researchers for Great Lakes protection project
Groundwater This participatory science project invites volunteers to work alongside researchers to collect vital water quality data and deepen our understanding of the health of these critical freshwater resources. […]
Regina residents are in favour of fluoride in water: poll
620ckrm Data collected by Spadina Strategies says 52 per cent of people are in favour, while 31 per cent of residents aren’t. Meanwhile, 17 per cent of residents are unsure […]
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 […]