Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
May 9, 2024
Global Water Futures Observatories (GWFO) officially launched in April as a new chapter of the freshwater observation network that now connects nine Canadian post-secondary institutions, including Carleton, McMaster, Saskatchewan (lead), Toronto, Trent, Waterloo, Western, Wilfrid Laurier and Windsor.
Alesia Fieldberg, Brendan Ellis
CTV News Calgary
May 22, 2024
While rainfall is helping ease short-term drought concerns in southern Alberta, the region will need much more precipitation to keep moisture levels sufficient through the summer.
Moira Wyton
CBC News
April 4, 2024
Saskatchewan’s water agency says reservoir levels are looking strong for the months ahead, despite a prolonged drought and an abnormally warm winter.
Andrew Nikiforuk
The Tyee
April 3, 2024
The noted hydrologist projects a harsh shift in the region’s climate and water supply.
Larissa Kurz
Regina Leader-Post
March 30, 2024
Several Saskatchewan environmental groups say concerns about blind spots in the $4-billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project have not gone away while the project has been on the shelf.
Vipal Monga
The Wall Street Journal
March 27, 2024
About 70% of the country is suffering from abnormally dry or drought conditions, forcing it to start up old gas-fired power plants.
March 21, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join us for the free online event Introducing the UN International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation: The State and Fate of Canada’s Snow and Ice.
March 21, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In honour of the soon-to-be World Day for Glaciers, join us FREE evening featuring:
A screening of Losing Blue, a 16 min cinematic poem about the changing colour of glacial lakes
The official launch of the new beer, Mount Andromeda, sixth in the Guardians of the Ice series produced by Banded Peak Brewing, presented by alpinists Jim Elzinga and Barry Blanchard;
A sneak peek of MELTDOWN, a photographic exhibition by Jim Elzinga and Roger Vernon (coming to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in 2025);
A Q & A opportunity with our speakers including filmmaker Leanne Allison;
Raffle prizes courtesy of Patagonia Banff, Guardians of the Ice and Banded Peak Brewing;
Post-presentation socialization and cheer!
Keenan Sorokan
CTV News Saskatoon
March 7, 2024
Saskatchewan’s near-record snowfall is bringing some relief to farmers, although it may not be enough to stave off long term drought concerns.
Julia Wong
CBC News Edmonton
March 6, 2024
Prairies in the midst of multi-year drought
Rachel Maclean
CBC News Calgary
March 5, 2024
Drought has been impacting Alberta for years, often leaving cattle operators struggling to find cattle feed