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Ducks Unlimited Canada to deliver 40 wetland projects in Southern Ontario
Water Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is preparing to restore or enhance 40 wetlands across southern Ontario thanks to renewed investments in the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program, (WCPP). At a recent news conference, David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks renewed the Government of Ontario’s commitment to fund wetland projects in the Great Lakes Region. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: Vermont flooding leads to state of emergency declaration for entire state
CBC News
A storm that dumped up to two months of rain in two days in Vermont and other parts of the U.S. northeast brought more flooding Tuesday in communities marooned by water, where a dam just upstream was threatening to overflow. If water pours over the dam on the Winooski River that flows through the state capital Montpelier, it could surge through downtown blocks where the floods were already waist-high. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: Massachusetts drinking water may contain unsafe levels of manganese
Science Daily
A new study has found that concentrations of manganese in a Massachusetts community’s drinking water often surpassed the maximum recommended levels of manganese stated in current guidelines. The findings also suggest that the observed manganese levels may be high enough to pose a risk to children and other vulnerable communities who are exposed. Click here to continue reading
Summer storms raise flood risk, force evacuations in Quebec
CBC News
Officials ordered the evacuation of some 220 homes in Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Que., near Quebec City, amid fears that heavy rains and rising water levels could lead to flash flooding. City manager Marc Proulx says 70 millimetres of rain fell over a few hours north of the town and that the water level of the Montmorency River is rising rapidly and the evacuation was ordered to ensure residents can leave safely. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: US faces deadly floods in north-east and longer heatwaves in south and west
The Guardian
Flash flood warnings were still in place in parts of Vermont on Tuesday morning, as the state capital Montpelier’s downtown was under water and officials fear a local dam could fail for the first time since it was built, threatening further inundation. Click here to continue reading
High beef prices a bright spot for Alberta producers coping with prolonged drought
CBC News
High prices on beef at the grocery store may be a pain for consumers, but it’s providing some relief for Alberta’s cattle farmers when they badly need it. Drought, wildfires, flooding. It’s already been a tough year for Alberta’s cattle farmers. Multiple counties in Alberta have declared agricultural disasters due to droughts, wildfires, and floods. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground
Toronto Star
Around the country, utilities have been leaving lead pipe in the ground even when it is easiest to remove during water main work. Worse, they have been removing sections, disturbing the pipe and leaving the rest, which can spike lead levels, causing harm that will last a lifetime, an investigation by The Associated Press has found. Click here to continue reading
Lethbridge launches drinking water stations to help beat the heat
CTV News
Four new drinking water stations have opened as part of a pilot project by the City of Lethbridge to help keep residents hydrated. The four drinking water stations are part of a budget initiative launched by Lethbridge city councillor Nick Paladino. Click here to continue reading
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation mandate letter
Government of Alberta
In her letter, the Premier outlines her expectations that Alberta continues to be the economic and job creation engine of Canada and asks Minister Sigurdson to deliver on a platform commitment to expand the Feeder Assistance Loan Guarantee to $3 million to support Alberta producers as they feed the country and compete in the global economy. Click here to continue reading
Many central Alberta crops have improved but more rain needed
Red Deer Advocate
However, the amount of rain has varied considerably across the county. Some land is so wet farmers are having a hard time getting in to spray, but others have seen very little moisture. The eastern part of the county appears drier than other areas. Click here to continue reading