Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Okanagan Mayors Promote Water Conservation
As part of the annual “Make Water Work” launch, the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program has released a video of mayors showing how they are…
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New Bridge in Dawson Creek, B.C. to Protect Residents from Flooding
Construction of a new bridge to replace the existing three culverts under 8th Street in downtown Dawson Creek, B.C. will start in June 2020. The…
Manitoba Concludes Spring 2020 Operation of Red River Floodway
The Manitoba government has ended the spring 2020 operation of the Red River Floodway, according to an announcement made by Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler. “Manitoba…
IJC Appoints Public Advisory Group to Assist with Review of Water Regulation Plan
The International Joint Commission (IJC) announced that it has appointed a 16-member Public Advisory Group to help identify potential improvements to the regulation of Lake Ontario outflows.…
Sewage Poses Potential COVID-19 Transmission Risk: Researchers
Environmental biologists at the University of Stirling have warned that the potential spread of COVID-19 via sewage “must not be neglected” in the battle to…
Carole Saab to Become Next CEO of FCM
Bill Karsten, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), issued this statement announcing Carole Saab as the organization’s next chief executive officer following the…
Major Investments in Great Lakes Restoration Are Paying Off: Study
Canada and the United States have invested more than US$22.8 billion over the last 35 years to restore Areas of Concern throughout the Great Lakes,…
Water Loss in Boreal Forests and Peatlands Threatens to Intensify Global Warming: Study
A group of 59 international scientists, led by researchers at McMaster University, has uncovered new information about the effects of climate change on boreal forests…
FCM Launches Next Phase of Asset Management Funding
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have launched the next phase of funding to help communities improve their asset management…
B.C. Launches Invasive Mussel Defence Program
The Province of British Columbia has launched its Invasive Mussel Defence Program to prevent harmful zebra and quagga mussels from hitching a boat ride and entering…
Brockton Launches Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Scholarship
The Municipality of Brockton is launching the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Scholarship to honour those who suffered because of the water crisis and to support…
Okanagan Water Board Urges Province to Continue Invasive Mussel Fight
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) wants to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t sideline efforts to protect B.C. waters from invasive zebra and quagga mussels as…
Saugeen Conservation Hires New General Manager
Saugeen Conservation has announced that Jennifer Stephens will become the new general manager /secretary—treasurer effective June 1, 2020. “We are very pleased that Ms. Stephens…
New Initiative to Develop Asset Management Plan for Grindstone Creek
A new initiative will develop an asset management plan for Grindstone Creek, which is part of Ontario’s Greenbelt. “Given the strain COVID-19 is putting on…
Alberta Includes Funding for Springbank Reservoir in 2020 Budget
The Government of Alberta has included a commitment in its 2020 Budget to provide $196.3 million over three years for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. The…
New Partnership Aims to Drive Corporate Action to Protect Global Water Supply
The Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan is partnering with Ceres to develop a new global assessment. The assessment will…
New Program Aims to Improve Wastewater Management in Textile Supply Chains
A new wastewater operations training program aims to improve water and wastewater management and treatment throughout the textile supply chains around the world. The training…
Wood Buffalo Council Approves Motions to Support Flood Recovery
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has approved a number of motions to support flood recovery and reconstruction activities. “We are going to do everything…
CWWA Provides Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown
Many buildings—such as offices, schools, and restaurants—across Canada have been closed for a prolonged period of time in response to the COVID-19 crisis. As buildings…
British Columbia Prepares to Launch Digital Emergency Support Services
With annual flood and wildfire seasons approaching in British Columbia and physical distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19, the Province of British Columbia is…
OBWB Launches Website to Help Residents and Local Governments Minimize Flood Risk
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has launched the “Okanagan Flood Story” website, which aims to help residents and local governments minimize flood risk. “We’re very…
Climate Change Threatens Drinking Water Quality Across Great Lakes
“Do Not Drink/Do Not Boil” is not what anyone wants to hear about their city’s tap water. But the combined effects of climate change and…
Government of Ontario Prepares for Potential Spring Flooding
The Ontario government has been working with federal and municipal governments, First Nations partners, and non-governmental organizations to prepare for potential spring flooding. “During these…
City of Selkirk, Manitoba Invests in Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The City of Selkirk in Manitoba will be spending a total of $3 million in 2020 on nine infrastructure projects that have been identified through…