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More moisture still needed for farmers, says latest Alberta Crop Report
Red Deer Advocate
Central Alberta farmers still need more moisture to allow crops to finish growing, according to the provincial government’s latest crop report. Further moisture is “required” for crop yields to reach their current potential, according to the Alberta Crop Report, which was released Thursday, July 27 features conditions as of Tuesday, July 25. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: Swimmers avoiding the water over fears of raw sewage on UK beaches
The Guardian
Almost a quarter of the UK’s sea swimmers may not take a dip in the ocean this year because of sewage dumping by water companies, according to a poll. Sewage was dumped into waters near England’s most celebrated beaches for nearly 8,500 hours last year, analysis shows. A separate review earlier this year found there were 1,504 discharges in 2022 on beaches supposed to be free from such pollution. Click here to continue reading
Low water in N.W.T. means less hydro power, more use of diesel generators
CBC News
A drop in water levels in the southern N.W.T. means hydro generators are producing less electricity for Yellowknife and its surrounding area — and diesel generators are helping to meet the need. Click here to continue reading
Tools for wetland classification: research contributes to major win in Manitoba wetland conservation
Water Canada
Wetlands face an ever-increasing threat worldwide, despite their value in providing essential services like carbon storage, water purification, wildlife habitat, and more. Wetlands play a crucial role in supporting local biodiversity. And these vital ecosystems are our allies in the pursuit of sustainability and climate resiliency. Click here to continue reading
New Kootenay Lake Visualization Tool helps understand water levels
Water Canada
A new web-based tool provides information to better understand the complexities, competing interests and physical limitations in the management of Kootenay Lake’s water levels. You can access the Kootenay Lake Visualization Tool on the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control (IKLBC) website at static.ijc.org/klv/app.html. Click here to continue reading
The Government of Canada invests to protect Tuktoyaktuk from coastal erosion
Water Canada
Arctic communities in the Beaufort Region have become more vulnerable to the effects of climate change with declining sea ice, warmer temperatures, and increased frequency and intensity of storms. Due to its geographical location, the Inuvialuit Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk is particularly affected by rapid coastal erosion of up to one metre each year, flooding, and permafrost thaw. Inuvialuit and residents are at great risk of losing the very land where they live, work and play as well as the services on which the Hamlet relies, such as the health care centre and the local college. Click here to continue reading
Water quality advisory issued for Shorncliffe Lake
East Central Alberta Review
Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water of Shorncliffe Lake, located nearby Czar, Alta. approximately 40 km. west of Provost, Alta. Health Services (AHS), AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at the lake’s beach, effective immediately. Click here to continue reading
City of Calgary reduces water use amid drought conditions
CBC News
The City of Calgary says it has moved its drought monitoring dial to dry from normal. It says the decision is based on tracking of precipitation levels, reservoirs and lake levels, stream flow rates in the rivers and water demand. Click here to continue reading
Rains bring some relief in B.C.’s record wildfire season, but barely affect drought conditions
CBC News
Recent rains have offered some reprieve in British Columbia’s record wildfire season, but several blazes still threaten communities and officials caution there could still be tough times ahead. Most regions in the province have only received 40-80 per cent of their usual rainfall for this time of year, the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says. Click here to continue reading
Turning down the taps: City restricts its water use while more Calgarians choose xeriscaping
CTV News
The City of Calgary is restricting its water use and encouraging residents to do so as well after assessing the current drought risk. And a growing yard trend is helping people cut back. The city moved its drought monitoring dial from “normal” to “dry” conditions based on its ongoing monitoring of precipitation levels, reservoirs and lake levels, stream flow rates in rivers and water demand. Click here to continue reading