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Calgary set to reintroduce fluoride to its water supply on Monday

CBC

Nearly four years after Calgarians voted in favour of reintroducing fluoride to their drinking water, the city is preparing to follow through on public support this week. The City of Calgary is planning to once again add fluoride to its drinking water, beginning Monday. Previously, the city added fluoride to its water for 20 years between 1991 and 2011, before council directed administration to discontinue the practice.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

How building near Edmonton’s river could mean more housing and higher flood risk

CBC

A proposal to build several residential buildings up to 17 storeys, in the heart of Edmonton’s river valley, stands out in more ways than one. Beyond the height changing sight lines in the area, some Edmontonians also showed concern during community engagement because the structure lies within an identified flood plain.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

How much water is left for nature? The search for the appropriate environmental flow

Phys.org

In many rivers, only a small amount of streamflow remains for nature after water is diverted for hydropower production. In light of climate change and biodiversity loss, this is having increasingly serious consequences. Researchers from WSL, UZH and Eawag have compiled an interdisciplinary overview and highlighted areas where knowledge gaps exist.   Click here to read the story.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Conserves Essential Wetland Within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Ducks Unlimited CAN

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce the acquisition of a 34.4-hectare (85.15-acre) property within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The newly conserved Honey Harbour Wetland near Midland, Ontario, includes 13.2 hectares (32.68 acres) of provincially significant wetlands, a crucial migratory stopover for waterfowl, and forested areas.   Click here to read the story.

Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie – why that’s a worry for people and pets

The Conversation 

Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season. However, anyone who comes in contact with the blooms can face health risks, and it’s worth remembering that 2014, when toxins from algae blooms contaminated the water supply in Toledo, Ohio, was considered a moderate year, too.   Click here to read the story.

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