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The Bog

The Bog is where thoughts, opinions, discussion pieces, and action converge. Influential thinkers from the water community are invited to share their insights on current or controversial water topics. Please note that the views expressed herein are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Alberta WaterPortal.

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The Connected Home and Water: How IoT Technology Helps Conserve and Protect

Mar 20, 2018

by Nadine Evans It is no secret that Canadians aren’t exactly great at water conservation. We are among the world’s largest water wasters, consuming twice as much water as Europeans, […]

“What’s in your water?” event press release

Jan 22, 2018

Busting the myths and concerns about what’s in our water: Alberta organizations team-up to improve public information on water quality in the Bow River Basin CALGARY, ALBERTA, Jan. 19, 2018 […]

Come explore what’s in your water!

Dec 13, 2017

Join the Alberta WaterPortal at one of three interactive exhibits with games and activities about water quality in the Bow River. Test your knowledge of water misconceptions, learn about water […]

Insights from “The Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Which way? Right way?” Workshop

Aug 15, 2017

By Therese Baluyot   On July 31, the Alberta WaterPortal held a workshop entitled “The Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Which way? Right way?”. The workshop brought together stakeholders from academia, water management, […]

Conversations around the Water Table with Project Blue Thumb (Part Six)

Jul 5, 2017

Reflections on Water for Life  By Amy Spark  This post is the final installment of a six-part interview series conducted and written by Project Blue Thumb. Project Blue Thumb is […]