Compare and contrast: Giving rivers room to move: how rethinking flood management can benefit people and nature
The Conversation – Europe When we think about flood management, higher stop banks, stronger levees and concrete barriers usually come to mind. But what if the best solution – for […]
Trump wants to turn on Canada’s ‘faucet.’ Here’s what to know about the Columbia River treaty
The National Post The Columbia River was once wild, its path determined by nature, its abundance relied upon by Indigenous communities. Now, it’s heavily developed, both on the main stream […]
Compare and contrast: South Africa’s unsafe water supplies: licensing service providers won’t solve the issue
The Conversation – Africa In many cities and towns across South Africa, water shortages and supply disruptions have become more frequent. Most recent figures show that 33% of all urban […]
Canada’s reckoning with ‘forever chemicals’: The battle to curb PFAS contamination
Smart Water Magazine A newly released government report lays bare the scale of the problem. The State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report, published in March 2025, delivers a […]
Compare and contrast: The Nation’s Chief Engineers Turn to Nature to Improve Flood Protection
Scientific American Plenty of people were skeptical in 2010 when the Corps rolled out an Engineering with Nature (EWN) initiative, saying it now aspired to work with nature rather than […]
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 […]
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: 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. […]
Compare and contrast: Texas is running out of water. Here’s why and what state leaders plan to do about it.
Texas Tribune Towns and cities could be on a path toward a severe shortage of water by 2030, data compiled in the state’s 2022 water plan by the Texas Water […]
UCP government to invest $8.5B into Alberta roads, bridges, water systems
Global News If passed, Budget 2025 would also allocate $240.1 million to build and repair water management infrastructure to provide irrigation for the agricultural section and flood mitigation for Alberta […]