Monday, April 21, 2025
UCalgary student studies microplastics in wastewater
Plastic pollution is a serious and growing problem across the globe. Understanding microplastics, and how to reduce or eliminate their presence in our ecosystems, is…
New Canada-wide maps show how floodplains may become inundated
A Western University professor has developed Canada-wide maps showing how floodplains—including low-lying areas of major cities like Vancouver and Montreal—may become inundated in the next 80…
ALUS project to provide high-resolution modelling of natural infrastructure
ALUS has announced the next phase of its project that will provide high-resolution modelling of natural infrastructure and help deliver watershed-scale ecosystem resilience in the…
Smart City Water develops new approach to reduce urban flooding
Smart City Water Inc., a drainage asset management software and service company for the municipal industry, has developed and launched a new approach to identify…
Warmer, wetter, wilder: 38 million people in the Great Lakes region are threatened by climate change
The Great Lakes are getting warmer, wetter, and wilder. These atypical conditions are amplifying other threats. Harmful algal blooms are increasing in severity and geographic…
Government of Canada marks fifth anniversary of Oceans Protection Plan
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Public Services…
Green roofs help Canadian cities adapt to climate change
India, Germany, Belgium, and the U.S.A. experienced unprecedented rains and catastrophic floods that resulted in loss of life and widespread damage. While floods are common…
USask research aims to identify how ‘thirsty’ forests affect water availability
Most water used in agriculture and urban areas comes from sources originating in forest landscapes. Rainfall is usually first consumed by trees in large forests,…
P.E.I. launches new online coastal flood maps
A new online mapping tool has been launched to help businesses, not for profits, government and all Islanders identify their vulnerability to coastal flooding and…
SPONSORED: Harnessing the power of sludge
A groundbreaking technology, Ephyra®, is unlocking the potential of sludge. Instead of being a significant cost, sludge can be harnessed and capitalised as a valuable…
SPONSORED: The problem with a “one-size-fits-all” approach to PFAS—and a solution
There is an expression that says, “when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” Until recently, the go-to and extremely effective…
Canadian engineering firms honoured at ACEC awards celebration
The work of Canadian consulting engineering firms was celebrated online as twenty projects were recognized for excellence during the 2021 Canadian Consulting Engineering (CCE) Awards…
City employee receives province-wide recognition as Operator of the Year
The City of Vernon announced that one of its operators at the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) received province-wide recognition for his dedication in the…
Blue Economy: Ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water
In Canada, managing drinking water supplies properly requires coordination among multiple stakeholders. This is, in part, because there is a shared responsibility between all levels…
Funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure in N.S.
Sixteen municipal projects will receive funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure. “The money will support key projects that make a difference…
Alberta pilot project produces beer made with treated wastewater
Water is a key ingredient in the beer-making process. It’s so simple, it’s generally an afterthought. But what if it wasn’t just any water, but…
Springbank Reservoir project moves to construction phase
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) project is now ready to move to the construction phase. Voluntary agreements have been reached with landowners to secure 100…
New online platform for sharing water quality data
If you’ve ever wondered about the health of your local river or lake, seven million open data points are now at your fingertips. Information ranging…
P.E.I. releases Climate Change Risk Assessment
Steven Myers—P.E.I.’s environment, energy, and climate action minister—released the Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) during the sitting of the P.E.I. legislature on October 27, 2021…
New watershed management plan released for Shediac Bay watershed
A new watershed management plan has been released by a technical working group for the Shediac Bay watershed in New Brunswick. The plan’s purpose is…
New report summarizes data on drinking water quality in New Brunswick
A report summarizing historical data on drinking water quality in New Brunswick has been released. The report, Drinking Water Quality in My Community, includes data from…
Ducks Unlimited Canada announces new appointments to board of directors
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has appointed four leaders to its board of directors. Each will support DUC’s work to conserve wetlands and deliver large, landscape-level…
CIB invests in raw wastewater energy transfer project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a raw wastewater energy transfer project located at Toronto Western Hospital, which is part of…
Blue Economy: Strategies for improving workforce diversity
Embracing diversity in the water workforce is more than just a good idea—it is a fundamental necessity. The water sector employs a diverse range of…