Major federal investments into water literacy campaign for Canada
Water Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada announced a $635,296 investment into an eco-literacy initiative to be led by AquaAction from the Climate Action and Awareness Fund. Click here […]
Water First launches new internship in collaboration with Seven First Nations Communities in Southern Ontario
Water Canada Water First Education & Training Inc. announced a new water treatment plant operator training program in conjunction with seven First Nations communities and organizations across southern Ontario. The […]
New MIT tech turns desert air into safe drinking water
Fast Company An innovative and potentially impactful new device can turn air into drinkable water, even in the driest climates. The tool, which comes from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute […]
A Win for Farmers and Tribes Brings New Hope to the Klamath
Yale Environment 360 n the long-contentious Klamath River watershed, an experiment that turned a barley field into a wetland not only improved water quality. It also offered a path forward […]
Tiny Robots Can Help Fix Leaky Old Water Pipes Without Having to Dig Up Roads
Good News Network Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes without having to dig up roads and sidewalks, thanks to a British team. The miniature machines called ‘Pipebots’ are […]
New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year
Water Canada Nineteen small, rural and First Nations communities will benefit from nearly 15,000 new automated water meters that will be installed. Provincial funding will cover up to 100% of […]
‘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. […]
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 […]
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients
Water Canada Now in its seventh year, the National First Nations Water Leadership Award recognizes First Nations individuals, teams and organizations who are making a difference in their communities. The […]
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation celebrates groundbreaking of new water treatment plant
ReNew Canada “Every sample of wastewater is full of information that can potentially help public health officials understand what is happening the community”. The project will focus on refining analytical […]