Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Brock University researchers analyzing toxic algae blooms in local waterway
A team of Brock researchers is gathering samples at the Wignell Drain in Port Colborne this summer as part of a study on factors contributing…
Ontario
Huron Clean Water Project is accepting funding applications
Huron County, ON – The Huron Clean Water Project is a fund that supports water quality projects in Huron County. There is a total of $500,000 in available funds…
Study: Disrupting the myth of water abundance in Ontario
Ontario may seem to be a water secure region, but new research out of the University of Waterloo challenges the myth of water abundance in…
Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. awarded stage 3 contract for Randle Reef Remediation Project
Hamilton, ON – Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. (Milestone), in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation, has been awarded a $29.2-million contract for…
22 Acres of riparian lands donated to Fort Erie
Fort Erie, ON – Mayor Redekop and Fort Erie Council announced that Fred Costabile of 5001997 Ontario Inc. has donated 22 acres of riparian lands…
Multidisciplinary initiative to track influenza, other viruses in wastewater
Recognizing Western’s excellence in developing robust systems to track and fight global health threats, the government of Ontario has renewed and expanded the university’s wastewater…
Stantec chosen to design next phase of Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Program
Toronto – The City of Toronto has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to provide engineering services for Phase 5 of…
Researcher finds inspiration from spider webs and beetles to harvest fresh water from thin air
A team of researchers is designing novel systems to capture water vapour in the air and turn it into liquid. University of Waterloo professor Michael…
Important wetlands and forests in Essex County, ON now protected
More than 25 years ago, Orfeo Lucchese purchased a rural farm and woodlot property in Essex County, near Harrow, Ontario. With great effort and insightful…
Ontario establishes first new conservation reserve in over 10 years
The Ontario government has created the province’s first new conservation reserve in over 10 years. The Monarch Point Conservation Reserve will protect nearly 4,000 acres…
PortsToronto launches canadian debut of WasteShark aquadrone
Toronto – PortsToronto, in partnership with RanMarine Technology, today launched a pilot program that saw two WasteShark aquadrones make their Canadian debut in the Toronto…
Auditor General releases the special report on changes to Ontario’s Greenbelt
Findings from the Auditor General’s special report on changes to the Greenbelt show that the removal of selected lands was biased and dismissive of effective…
Research: More algal blooms likely in Lake Erie as deep-water oxygen levels continue to drop
Toronto – Researchers at York University went searching for the fossilized remains of small insect larvae called chironomids, found in sediment in Lake Erie, to find a…
Anaergia selected to design, build and operate organic waste-to-renewable energy project in California
Burlington, ON – Anaergia Inc. recently announced that it has been selected as the energy recovery contractor for a new system that will produce renewable power…
Ontario investing $6M in local projects to protect the Great Lakes
Greater Napanee, ON – The Ontario government is investing $6 million to support 30 multi-year projects to help protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes.…
Ogemawahj Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for water treatment plant operators
Rama First Nation, ON – Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) and participating communities, has announced a new…
Newmarket’s pilot leak detection program works at saving water
Newmarket, ON – Newmarket’s Water Meter Replacement Program is continuing with great success to replace and upgrade all water meters in Town. The aim is…
Ducks Unlimited Canada to deliver 40 wetland projects in Southern Ontario
Barrie, ON – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is preparing to restore or enhance 40 wetlands across southern Ontario thanks to renewed investments in the Wetlands…
Ontario making investments in 100 local wetlands restoration projects
Durham, ON – The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in approximately 100 local conservation projects to restore and enhance wetlands across the…
Northwest Angle No. 33 First Nation completes a new water treatment plant and lifts three long-term drinking water advisories
Northwest Angle No. 33, ON – Northwest Angle No. 33’s Angle Inlet community site held celebrations following the completion of a new water treatment plant…
Loyalist Township, ON celebrates Loyalist Cove Marina’s Blue Flag designation
Loyalist Township, ON proudly announces that Loyalist Cove Marina has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation, symbolizing their commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable boating practices. The…
Two Sudbury municipal beaches awarded Blue Flags
Moonlight Beach and Bell Park Main Beach have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Canada certification again this year. Blue Flag is an international award…
Mississauga council approves new stormwater master plan
Mississauga, ON – Mississauga council has approved the City’s first Stormwater Master Plan, Build Beautiful. The long-term plan will be used to refine the City’s stormwater…
Peel Region, ON, selects Stantec for the Queensway sewer and watermain project
Stantec has been selected by the Region of Peel to deliver the design of the Queensway East-Cawthra Trunk Sewer and upgrades to the Pressure Zone…