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 […]
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 […]