China embarks on world's largest hydropower dam, capital markets cheer

Commencement of China's most ambitious project since the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze was seized by Chinese markets as proof of economic stimulus.

'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre

Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth's poles, study finds

Over the past two centuries, humans have locked up enough water in dams to shift Earth's poles slightly away from the planet's axis of rotation, according to recent research.

Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms | CBC News

Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he's also worried...

Scientists warn of urgent need to tackle changes impacting river deltas

New research identifies the key causes of changes affecting river deltas around the world and warns of an urgent need to tackle them through climate adaptation and policy. Deltas are low-lying areas...

From Roman drains to ancient filters, these artefacts show how solutions to water contamination...

Having to protect and conserve drinking water and its sources is as relevant today as it always has been.

The Government of Canada invests in flood mapping and adaptation projects - Water Canada

On June 18, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $6.8 million in 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP), which is...

Upcoming webinar: When Fire Meets Water

We’re talking with experts about healthy watersheds as a solution for landscape-scale wildfire resilience.

Mallards Ferry Fish Eggs Between Waterbodies Through Their Poop

New research shows that fish eggs don't just survive the journey through a mallard's digestive system intact, but they can still be viable.

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May/June 2025 Issue of Water Canada Magazine

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Alberta boat inspections - Water Canada

Zebra and Quagga mussels destroy ecosystems, threaten shorelines and can cause hundreds of millions in damaged infrastructure. Alberta is currently 100 per cent free of zebra mussels and quagga...

With flood season underway, Calgary more resilient than ever, says city's top river engineer

Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination

Microalgae of the species Monoraphidium contortum have the ability to remove antibiotic residues from water, especially sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. This reduces the risk of environmental...

New model tracks agricultural impact on lake ecosystems

A recent study has unveiled an innovative data-driven model that disentangles human-induced and natural water consumption in croplands, shedding new light on the sustainability of arid lake ecosyst...

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News, analysis and reports on the international water sector.

Development, agriculture present risks for drinking water quality

Converting forest land to urban development or agricultural use can present risks to water quality when done near streams or river sources. This study examined data from 15 water treatment plants in...

Global assessment and hotspots of lake drought

Communications Earth & Environment - During 1985–2018, over 15% of lakes experienced increasing drought frequency, with hotspots in the southern US and southeast Australia posing...