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Manitoba government invests $19.7M in Oak Lake Dam rehabilitation project

Water Canada

The Manitoba government is investing $19.7 million to rehabilitate Oak Lake Dam, a critical piece of water infrastructure in southwestern Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

First Nations call for Ontario environment minister to resign for trying to stop clean water bill

The National Post

Several dozen First Nations in Ontario called for the resignation of the province’s environment minister Wednesday after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Governance.

Thirsty future: Australia’s green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes

The Conversation – Africa

Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future – a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense gas has the potential to reduce emissions in sectors challenging to decarbonise, such as steelmaking and fertiliser manufacturing.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

‘We have to think bigger’: Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites face severe water risk

EuroNews

Nearly 73 per cent of World Heritage sites are at high risk of water-related hazards, according to analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and UNESCO. From the Taj Mahal to the Royal Monastery of Santa MarIa de Guadalupe, more than 1,100 inscribed sites were assessed for four types of water risk: drought, water stress, riverine flooding and coastal flooding.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.

A new wave of Quebec water-tech entrepreneurs joins AquaEntrepreneur

Water Canada

As Canada faces a water crisis marked by increasing scarcity, the devastating effects of climate change and cross-border pressures, a bold response is required. On July 8th, AquaAction unveiled 15 Quebec water technology companies at a ceremony marking the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship commercialization program, AquaEntrepreneur.   Click here to read the story.