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Colorado River basin has lost nearly the equivalent of an underground Lake Mead

The Guardian


The Colorado River basin has lost 27.8m acre-feet of groundwater in the past 20 years, an amount of water nearly equivalent to the full capacity of Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, a new study has found.   Click here to read the story.

Centre Wellington’s future water needs could cost almost $200 million

Guelph Today


Presenting the township’s preliminary recommended water and wastewater servicing strategy at a Centre Wellington council meeting Monday evening, staff said upgrading water and wastewater infrastructure to accommodate the township’s growth to 2051 will cost approximately $200 million, with $68.85 million flagged for water projects and $130.4 million for wastewater projects.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Flood protection levelled up in Calgary

Water Canada


Alberta’s government has released new Bow and Elbow River flood maps showing that Calgary’s flood risk along the Elbow River has been drastically reduced thanks to the recently completed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir and other projects. More projects are already underway to keep strengthening flood protections in the city.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

$1M provincial grant supports new stormwater facility in Stony Plain

Water Canada


“The Brickyard facility is an important component of future development in this area,” says Brett Newstead, General Manager of Planning and Infrastructure. “This pond construction will facilitate the community growth for needed housing and recreation infrastructure for the Town of Stony Plain.”.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Tracking every drop: new model uncovers irrigation impact on dryland lake ecosystems

Smart Water Magazine


A recent study has introduced a novel data-driven model that distinguishes between human-induced and natural water consumption in croplands, providing valuable insights into the sustainability of arid lake ecosystems.   Click here to read the story.