Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Canada, U.S. reach important agreement-in-principle on Columbia River Treaty
VICTORIA, BC – The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty by…
Governance
Glenmore Ellison Improvement District to join City of Kelowna Water Utility
KELOWNA, BC – The Glenmore Ellison Improvement District (GEID) and City of Kelowna will officially join forces now that an Order in Council has been…
Cochrane acquires new water licence to ensure long-term supply for community growth
Cochrane, AB – Cochrane is celebrating the completion of a critical milestone in our water strategy, with the acquisition of a new water licence. This…
‘Early Warning System’ for Great Lakes Water Quality Threats Advanced by Report from IJC Board
Windsor, Ontario – Imagine a basinwide system that detects and prevents Great Lakes’ water quality threats. The International Joint Commission Great Lakes Science Advisory Board recently…
Flood response improved this year in the Klondike Valley after action review
KLONDIKE VALLEY, Yukon – Following the de-activation of the Emergency Control Group (ECG) in relation to break-up on the Klondike River and flooding in the…
President of World Water Council calls on all countries to be “Water Warriors.”
BALI, Indonesia — Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially opened the 10th World Water Forum on Monday (5/20/2024) at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC).…
CELA and OMWA call for action to reduce lead amounts in Ontario drinking water
Toronto, ON – Ontario’s lead in drinking water standard remains too high to protect public health. Lead is a serious public health concern, especially for…
Alberta establishes committee to safely manage oil sands tailings ponds
EDMONTON, AB – Alberta has established an Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee to assess options for safely managing the water in oil sands tailings…
USask celebrates launch of Canada’s freshwater monitoring network
Led by USask in partnership with eight other Canadian universities, The Global Water Futures Observatories (GWFO) is a network of freshwater monitoring and observation stations…
Major water-sharing agreements ready for Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta – The largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history are now in place to help respond to the risk of severe drought. After…
Water Security Roadmap to ensure Calgary has a long-term, reliable water supply
CALGARY, Alta. – Accessing Calgary’s safe, high-quality water is as simple as turning on the tap these days, and The City intends to keep it…
OWSCA says it applauds Ford government’s commitment to water infrastructure
RICHMOND HILL, ON – The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association says it commends the Ford Government and the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) for their…
White House warns of increased cyberattacks on water infrastructure
WASHINGTON – On March 19, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan sent a letter to all U.S. Governors inviting…
Manitoba to strengthen Environment Act to protect waterways
As a way to further protect Manitoba’s environment and public health, the Manitoba government is strengthening the Environment Act to protect waterways, including looking at…
Simulated drought project helps improve management in Alberta
Edmonton, AB – A new report by the Alberta Water Council (AWC) summarizes the results of a recent exercise that simulated a severe drought in…
Quebec institutions join to develop sustainable water management solution
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC – The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) have joined forces to develop sustainable water management solutions…
Tina Osen Wins 2024 Conservation Award of Distinction from DUC
OAK HAMMOCK MARSH, MB, – Tina Osen, President of HUB International Canada and Nature Force founding partner is a champion of conservation and community. Her…
New Drought Advisory Committee for Alberta
EDMONTON, AB – After several dry years, Alberta’s winter snowpack is well below average, many rivers are at record low levels and multiple reservoirs remain…
Ontario Introduces Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund
Ontario municipalities can now receive funding for water infrastructure projects to protect communities and build more housing. About the fund The Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund…
California to Convert Wastewater to Drinking Water
SACRAMENTO – Further advancing the Administration’s all-of-the-above Water Supply Strategy to make California more resilient to hotter, drier conditions, the State Water Resources Control Board…
Alberta Invests in Natural Drought and Flood Protection
Edmonton, AB – Alberta’s government is investing $3.5 million to help make the province more naturally drought resilient, to prevent floods and improve water quality.…
Report Suggests Troubled Waters Ahead for CRD Water Management Plan
Victoria, BC – A consulting engineer’s report is warning that the Capital Regional District’s $2-billion water management plan will likely cost much more than anticipated,…
The Government of Canada seeks feedback to tackle plastic pollution
Gatineau, QC – Plastic pollution litters our beaches, parks, streets, shorelines, and other places Canadians value. Its harmful impacts on nature and wildlife must be…
Canada invests in freshwater protection projects
North Hatley, QC – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change,…