Wednesday, April 16, 2025
New water source gets go-ahead
After three years of studies, applications, ongoing work and discussions with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, the Provincial Government and other local governments, the Sunshine Coast Regional…
Governance
Ministers collaborate for action on marine pollution
Many countries, including Canada, are calling for an ambitious, legally binding agreement on plastics, emphasizing the urgency of coordinated global action to address the entire…
Healthier watersheds, wetlands on the horizon for B.C.
Communities throughout the province are restoring watersheds and wetlands to protect aquatic ecosystems and promote healthier environments for British Columbians and wildlife. During the past…
Alberta launches new accessible environmental data service
The Alberta government is launching a new web-based service to provide Albertans with free and direct access to environmental enforcement history records, including data from…
Walkerton Clean Water Centre appoints two new board members
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has announced the appointment of Ann Mulvale and Mitch Twolan to the board of directors. The WCWC now has…
Consultation begins on Coastal Protection Act regulations
The Coastal Protection Act was passed in March 2019 to set out clear rules for Nova Scotia’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline. The province is now…
Manitoba launches public engagement on provincial water strategy
The Manitoba government has launched an online public engagement seeking feedback on the development of a provincial water management strategy. “Water is a key resource…
Blue Economy: Governing a blue economy
Water governance, often confused with water management, is as tricky as water itself to nail down. Streams, rivers, and lakes flow across multiple jurisdictions, and…
Testing hospital wastewater can catch COVID-19 outbreaks faster
A study at three Calgary hospitals has proven that testing wastewater for COVID-19 can help identify cases and predict outbreaks in individual high-risk facilities. The…
Great Lakes communities to spend $2 billion combatting climate change
A new report reveals that Great Lakes and St. Lawrence communities will spend nearly $2 billion over next five years to combat coastal damages from…
New infrastructure funds for Alberta watersheds and wetlands
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are providing investments through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to help improve the quality…
Partnership aims to bolster coastal resiliency along Great Lakes communities
A new partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative will receive $500,000 in Great…
ALUS partnerships for watershed evaluation in Lake Erie
ALUS, a leading Canadian association working on natural solutions for farmers and ranchers, recently announced that with the support of partners it will be scaling…
Update on clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Today, Indigenous Services Canada provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of July 6, 2021, 32 First…
Guide for Setting Water Targets Addresses Shared Challenges
The CEO Water Mandate, a United Nations Global Impact organization, along with partners World Resources Institute, Pacific Institute, CDP, The Nature Conservancy, and WWF, has…
Joanne Vanderheyden Acclaimed as President of FCM
Joanne Vanderheyden was acclaimed as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) new president on June 4, 2020. The long-time mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario succeeds Prince…
Legislative Gaps Leave Drinking Water Vulnerable to Impacts of Resource Extraction: RDNO
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is calling on the Government of British Columbia to address the gaps in legislation that leave drinking water…
P.E.I. to Bring Water Act into Effect
Prince Edward Island will bring the Water Act into effect on June 16, 2021. This will help ensure the government is able to manage and protect…
Taking Steps Towards Reconciliation and Watershed Governance
In the Cowichan and Koksilah watersheds on eastern Vancouver Island, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Outside of the limelight and driven by community champions, over…
Province Misses Chance to Respond to Ontarians’ Concerns: Conservation Ontario
The Province of Ontario has missed a chance to show it is listening to Ontarians who care about their environment, according to Conservation Ontario. Ontario’s Budget…
Changes to Schedule 6 in Bill 229 Fall Short of Addressing Concerns
The new changes made to Schedule 6 in Bill 229 fall short of addressing concerns brought forward by conservation authorities in Ontario. According to Conservation…
Conservation Ontario Recommends Removing Schedule 6 from Bill 229
Conservation Ontario (CO) recommends the Province of Ontario remove Schedule 6, which amends the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act, from the proposed changes…
MECP Needs to Lead by Example When Protecting Ontario’s Environment: Auditor General
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks needs play a leadership role when it comes to supporting, promoting, and administering the Environmental Bill of…
Is Ontario’s Clean Water Act Responsive to Contemporary Water Source Protection Challenges?
In May 2000, the E. coli water crisis in Walkerton, Ontario and the cryptosporidiosis outbreak in the spring of 2001 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan became…