Manitoba investing $24M for municipal water and wastewater upgrades and expansions
Water Canada The Manitoba government is committing $24 million in funding for the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) capital budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year to assist municipalities in addressing […]
‘Critical situation’: Water and wastewater operators needed in Manitoba
CTV News Municipal officials say public health and economic development could be in jeopardy if staffing issues at water and wastewater plants aren’t addressed. Denys Volkov from the Association of […]
Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrates Manitoba’s wetlands on DUC Day
Ducks Unlimited CAN Even though wetlands keep water on the landscape in times of drought, help mitigate flooding and remove contaminants from water to keep lakes and rivers clean, these […]
Province receives more than $150M for water-related upgrades
CBC This money will be used to build or upgrade storm water, wastewater, drinking water and solid-waste related infrastructure, which could in turn allow for more housing. Click here […]
Feds announce funding to protect Lake of the Woods water quality
CTV News On Monday, PrairiesCan Minister Terry Duguid announced more than $1.2 million will be split between four projects through the Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. The money […]
Winnipeg city staff working to lessen impact of ‘severe’ water, sewer rate hike: committee chair
CBC It comes while the city faces high costs for major capital projects, including a $3 billion North End sewage treatment plant, much of which remains unfunded. “We’re looking at […]
School, nursing station close in northern Manitoba First Nation due to lack of running water
CBC A First Nation in northern Manitoba that has been under a boil water advisory for more than six years has had little running water at all for the past […]
Save Kississing Lake – stop acid mine drainage
Water Canada Acidic water laced with heavy metals from a Province of Manitoba mine remediation project has been contaminating Kississing Lake with cadmium, aluminum, copper, zinc and iron concentrations in […]
How atmosphere affects extreme rainfall
The Western Producer The two main conditions almost always present for extreme rainfall are plenty of moisture and slow movement. On a warming planet, these two conditions look to become […]
Manitoba sets first-ever nutrient targets to protect Lake Winnipeg
Water Canada In recent years, Lake Winnipeg and its tributaries have seen increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, contributing to more frequent and severe algal blooms. These blooms pose significant […]