New year, new power: Ford government can now overrule conservation authorities
The Narwhal As of Jan. 1, the Ontario government has new rules for how and when it can permit development that oversteps the organizations tasked with watershed protection. Click […]
First Nations around Ontario’s Lake Nipigon come together to protect their waters
The Narwhal Six years ago, Rocky Bay First Nation an Indigenous community of more than 1,000 people just north of Lake Superior began to study the health of their food […]
West Nipissing water bill rising 5.6 per cent
Bay Today Alisa Craddock, West Nipissing’s treasurer, clarified that on average, “The increase is $86 per year for those with both water and sewer.” That amounts to just over seven […]
Western University water research drives sustainable global solutions
Water Canada Though their projects differ, all three researchers share a common goal: making a tangible difference in how communities interact with and manage water resources. From improving public health […]
Flood watch statement issued by multiple midwestern Ontario areas
CKNX News Today The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and Municipality of West Grey is expecting to see some flooding over the next couple of days. Click here to […]
Flood outlook statement
Quinte News Lower Trent Conservation advises municipalities and the public that a Flood Outlook Statement has been issued for the local creeks within Lower Trent Watershed region (area stretching for […]
Recent rainfall forces dam closure in Chatham, Ont., creek to divert water around city
CBC Recent heavy rainfall caused a southwestern Ontario conversation authority to put one of its flood control plans into action. Click here to read the story. Click the […]
City balancing road safety, water protection with how much salt it uses
BarrieToday ‘Snow and ice are removed from roads and sidewalks by plowing rather than melting with salt when possible to reduce the amount of salt required,’ says official. Click […]
Water education is essential to empower children as tomorrow’s stewards of the environment
kawarthaNOW.com The festival’s interactive approach is what makes it so unique and GreenUP is calling for increased community support of the annual Peterborough Children’s Water Festival, taking place on May […]
Dams across Ontario get $75M revamp, extending lifespans for up to 100 years including in Baysville and Huntsville
Muskoka Region The provincial government is investing more than $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across Ontario a project aimed at extending the lifespan of each structure by up to […]