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Compare and contrast: This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year flood

Phys.org


Scientists use math to help people understand how unusual a severe flood is and how to compare the intensity of one flood to another. Another concept scientists use is how frequently an event of a certain intensity is expected. For example, a meteorologist can look at the average recurrence interval of an anticipated flood and see that a similar event is only expected once every 25 years.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

BC funds replacement of flood-damaged dikes in Merritt

Water Canada


The Province is providing the City of Merritt with $60 million to relocate and rebuild two critical dikes, on both banks of the Coldwater River, that were damaged during the flooding of November 2021.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Water Canada unveils Top 50 Canadian Water Projects for 2025

Water Canada


Water Canada is proud to announce the publication of its highly anticipated Top 50 Canadian Water Projects list for 2025. This annual ranking highlights the most innovative, impactful, and transformative water initiatives across the country, showcasing advancements in drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and agriculture.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

City of North Bay exploring options to remove forever chemicals from drinking water

CBC


The northern Ontario city of North Bay says it is exploring options to upgrade its water treatment plant so it can treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as forever chemicals, although there’s no funding currently in place to do that.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Alberta allocates CAD 19 million to protect homes and businesses from floods and drought

Smart Water Magazine


Alberta’s government is investing more than CAD 19 million in 10 different projects through the Drought and Flood Protection Program. Funding for all projects approved in this round will be paid out in 2025-26.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.

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