Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Coldwater River Watershed Reaches Level 4 Drought Condition
A Level 4 drought rating is being implemented for the Coldwater River watershed in response to extremely low stream conditions. All surface water and groundwater…
Water Resources
Drought Conditions Force Water Restrictions in Merritt
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has notified the City of Merritt that in spite of recent rain, the Drought Level in…
Predictive Model Forecasts Rainfall to Support Irrigation Decisions
A predictive model that combines information about plant physiology, real-time soil conditions, and weather forecasts can help make more informed decisions about when and how…
USask Study Explains Impact of Forest Management on Water Resources
New research by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) explained the impact of forest management on water resources. The study found that the amount of water…
CDP Introduces Global Index of Top-Ranking Environmental Stocks
CDP has introduced two new indices that select stocks based on the work companies are doing to tackle issues related to water security, climate change,…
Gov’t of PEI Invites Public Comments on Water Withdrawal Regulations
The public is invited to provide input on Prince Edward Islands’ (P.E.I.) new draft water withdrawal regulations under the Water Act. These regulations will control…
Sleeman Saves Over 5,000 Kegs Worth of Water a Day with Upgrades
The Sleeman Brewery in Guelph, Ontario is saving about 298,000 litres, or over 5,000 kegs worth of water every day, thanks to the results of…
Water Monitoring Services Receive $89.7 Million Investment
The Government of Canada is investing $89.7 million over five years to modernize Canada’s water monitoring services. This investment will help Canadians continue to get…
U of G Researchers Receive Over $10 Million for Groundwater Research
University of Guelph researchers will help to ensure safe, sustainable drinking water for Wellington County’s growing population through groundwater research. The studies will be funded…
Minister Rod Phillips Releases Statement on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors’ and Premiers’ Leadership Summit
Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Rod Phillips issued the following statement on June 16, 2019 at the conclusion of the Great Lakes St.…
New Partnership to Strengthen Water Resource Management
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Global Water Partnership (GWP) are increasing their long-standing cooperation to strengthen water resource management. This is at a time…
Government of Ontario Supports Freshwater Research and Education
The Government of Ontario is providing more than $2 million in funding to the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA), which will…
City of Charlottetown Partners with WaterSense Program
The City of Charlottetown’s Water and Sewer Utility is partnering with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program to help consumers and businesses save…
Review Shows Rapid Urbanisation Increasing Pressure on Rural Water Supplies
An international team of researchers has carried out the first systematic global review of water reallocation from rural to urban regions. They found that 69…
University Partners with City of Guelph to Protect Drinking Water Sources
In collaboration with the City of Guelph, the University of Guelph (U of G) has become the first university in Ontario to develop a risk…
Water Security in the Mining Sector
What is the state of play for catalyzing water security in the mining sector? This was the key question that Christina Copeland, senior manager for…
Saskatchewan Announces $1.3 Million in Funding to Support Producers
The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA), announced $1.3 million in funding and in-kind support…
Global Water Futures Hosts Forum on Water Security
Experts from across Canada gathered in Ottawa on April 11, 2019 for a forum hosted by Global Water Futures on water security to discuss solutions…
GLSLCI Partners with TruGreen to Improve Water Quality
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) announced a new partnership with the TruGreen Company, a professional lawn care company. This partnership will…
Research Suggests Behavioural Nudges can Increase Water Conservation
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) found that rather than giving people general information about the importance of saving water, emphasising the water…
Canada’s Climate is Warming Twice as Fast as Global Average
The newly released Canada’s Changing Climate Report provides the first in-depth, stand-alone assessment of how and why Canada’s climate has changed, and what changes are…
Guelph, Ontario Wins Award for Protecting Local Water Sources
The City of Guelph has won an Exemplary Source Water Protection Award from the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The city received this award for its work that protects…
Ontario-based XPV Water Partners Invests in US-based Holland Pump Company
Toronto, Ontario-based XPV Water Partners, a growth equity investor focused on making investments in companies related to the treatment and management of water resources, announced…