Communities along the Ottawa River brace for spring flooding
CBC People living near the Ottawa River are being cautioned about higher water levels this weekend, with several conservation authorities issuing flood warnings. 25 to 30 cm expected. Click […]
Building resilient water systems for Eastern Ontario
Water Canada As populations grow, so do the demands on infrastructure. In Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, an estimated 21,000 new residents will rely on the city’s water supply over the next 20 […]
New research chair empowers wetland climate solutions
University of Waterloo “Canada has over one quarter of the world’s peatlands, with most currently intact. Therefore, we have the responsibility to steward this globally significant carbon stock,” Strack reflects. […]
Fort Albany joins Kashechewan in evacuation ahead of spring flooding in Ontario’s far north
CBC A second fly-in Cree community on Ontario’s James Bay Coast is now being evacuated with the rising risk of spring flooding. Fort Albany First Nation announced that the first […]
A look at flooding in Timmins today
TimminsToday.com A flood warning is in effect across the Timmins area. The Ministry of Natural Resources has also issued a flood warning for residents in and around Minisinakwa Lake, including […]
Fort Albany declares state of emergency due to flooding
SooToday Fort Albany First Nation has declared a state of emergency and begun a full-scale evacuation in response to worsening flood conditions along the Albany River. As of late Tuesday […]
‘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. […]
York Region achieves perfect water quality scores for 2024
Water Canada York Regional Council received the 2024 Drinking Water Systems Memo sharing The Regional Municipality of York scored 100% in Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks drinking water […]
Partnerships at the core of successful Town of Ajax wetland restoration projects
Ducks Unlimited CAN With over 70 per cent of wetlands already lost in developed areas of Ontario, the most significant impact is on wildlife habitat. However, urban areas are increasingly […]
U of G unveils long awaited Groundwater Research Centre
Guelph Today She added it’s not just drinking water to consider. Groundwater “plays a significant role in moderating our weather and climate” but added it’s poorly understood, and this research […]