Improving water storage in central Alberta
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government will launch a study to examine the feasibility of a new reservoir east of Red Deer to help fight drought and support communities. Click […]
Compare and contrast: A dam collapses in eastern Sudan after heavy rainfall and local media report dozens missing
The Canadian Press The Arbat dam in Sudan’s eastern Red Sea state has collapsed sending water flooding over nearby homes, the country’s health ministry said. Local media said dozens of […]
Compare and contrast: New Lake Okeechobee Plan Aims for More Water for the Everglades, Less Toxic Algae
Inside Climate News Today the natural course of the water has been altered forever by some of the most complex water management infrastructure in the world. This infrastructure has drained […]
BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion
The Canadian Press BC Hydro says it has begun filling the reservoir created by the massive Site C dam project in northeastern British Columbia. The provincial electric utility says in […]
Here’s what you need to know about Calgary’s water situation
CBC Starting Monday, Calgary’s most critical water main will be shut down again. This means mandatory Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions come back into effect, certain roads will be closed […]
Groundwater projects to inform communities, protect water and ecosystems
CTV News Living Lakes Canada, a non-governmental organization dedicated to freshwater protection, announced a new Alberta-based groundwater monitoring project being piloted in the Oldman Watershed and starting up this fall. […]
Compare and contrast: Water campaigners are right about enforcement. Labour’s plans are still too vague
The Guardian The organisers of the March for Clean Water – that’s Feargal Sharkey and River Action, supported by organisations that range from Surfers Against Sewage to the RSPB to […]
B.C. communities to benefit from $7.6M in water infrastructure upgrades
Water Canada Four communities across British Columbia are set to receive significant upgrades to their water infrastructure, thanks to a combined investment of over $7.6 million from the federal, provincial, […]
Utility constantly monitors Edmonton’s 4,000 km of water mains to help minimize damage from breaks
CTV News The utility that manages Edmonton’s water distribution system says it has contingency plans in place and that it continually monitors its extensive network of pipes in efforts to […]
Bridgewater secures $69.4M for climate-resilient infrastructure
Water Canada The town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia is set to receive a significant boost in its fight against the impacts of climate change, thanks to a $69.4 million investment […]