Saskatchewan Water Security Agency budget focuses on infrastructure and irrigation
Smart Water Magazine “Water management infrastructure is essential to every community across the province.” said Daryl Harrison, Minister responsible for WSA. “This year, WSA will be investing a total of […]
Southern Alberta irrigation districts say water-sharing agreements likely not needed this year
CTV News “Water storage levels are significantly better almost three times as much as they were this time last year,” said David Westwood, general manager of the St. Mary River […]
*CORRECTED: More funding helps update irrigation infrastructure
Government of Alberta Irrigation helps farmers increase yields, grow more diverse crops and improve productivity and crop quality to put more food on tables in Alberta and around the world. […]
Compare and contrast: Prolonged lack of rain threatens Ukraine’s crops, scientists say
Reuters Ukraine is experiencing the lowest soil moisture levels of the last seven seasons, raising concerns about yields in 2025, the Ukrainian national agricultural academy was quoted as saying on […]
Compare and contrast: Can California use ocean salt water to put out fires? Here are three key factors for L.A. firefighters
CBS News While some fire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry amid the extreme wildfires, people wondered if firefighters could use salt water from the ocean instead of depleting fresh […]
Compare and contrast: Reducing irrigation for livestock feed crops is needed to save Great Salt Lake, study argues
Science Daily The Great Salt Lake has lost more than 15 billion cubic yards of water over the past three decades, is getting shallower at the rate of 4 inches […]
Compare and contrast: U.S. Corn Belt: Intensive farming and shallow groundwater affect precipitation patterns
Science Daily By using advanced computer modeling techniques, scientists were able to determine that the region’s agriculture, combined with shallow groundwater, increases the precipitation recycling ratio by almost 30%. This […]
Compare and contrast: Here are the answers to 15 common questions about fluoride in drinking water
The Journalist’s Resource Major health organizations recommend water fluoridation as a way to prevent dental cavities and find it safe. The American Dental Association has reaffirmed its staunch support of […]
Compare and contrast: Shrinking Colorado River Could Raise US Grocery Prices in 2025
Newsweek Farmers relying on the Colorado River are raising the alarm as diminishing river flows threaten food supplies and could lead to increased U.S. grocery prices in 2025. Agriculture claims […]
Compare and contrast: Making a difference: Efficient water harvesting from air possible
Science Daily A research team has found a way to make more efficient the desorption of water-adsorption polymers used in atmospheric water harvesting and desiccant air conditioning. Click here […]