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 […]
Improved water security is coming to the Sunshine Coast
Water Canada Crucial conservation upgrades are being developed to solve the heightening water crisis due to drought on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast after an investment of more than $117 million […]
Compare and contrast: Sweden just turned the humble water tower into art
Fast Company Varberg, a coastal city south of Gothenburg, built what may be the world’s most stunning water tower. Cast in stark concrete and perched atop a small hill, the […]
$5 million to restore more wetlands in Alberta
Water Canada Alberta’s government is awarding $5 million through the Wetland Replacement Program to help three municipalities and two non-profits construct or restore seven projects affecting more than 165 hectares […]
Compare and contrast: How sharing stories about river restoration can inspire others to take care of waterways
The Conversation – New Zealand Collective storytelling by trusted storytellers is a simple and ancient tool rooted deeply in human history and embedded in our social identities today. We highlight […]
Compare and contrast: How the Return of Salmon to the Klamath River Shows Us What’s Possible in Wildlife
Scientific American Once a tragic example of degraded wildlife habitat, the Klamath River’s dam removal demonstrates how people can halt the decline of, and even restore, wildlife. Click here […]