As Our Living Waters grew over the past few years, we adapted our services to meet the changing needs of our Network members. This year, the annual survey gauged the value of these adaptations by evaluating Network health. We had a great response! A total of 82 organizations filled out the survey, representing 64.5% of […]
2022-23 Annual Survey Results Read More »
Teams are where the magic happens at Our Living Waters! They are collaborative forums where OLW Network members convene to drive action on a shared water goal. Teams are where change feels possible in the Network… but change takes time. Here, we’ve designed a Green Infrastructure Community of Practice timeline to visualize how this Team’s story
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The following is a list of UN Water Conference publications by OLW members & the broader community: Indigenous Organizations Assembly of First Nationsbulletin, May 2 2023 Métis Nation’sApril issueof the Pemmican Post, Apr 28 2023 Nonprofits, academia & individual leaders International Institute for Sustainable Development’s summary report, Mar 22-24 2023 days 1, 2 & 3 highlights, Mar 22, 23 &
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Is your organization interested in reducing the impacts of boats on water bodies? A Canada-wide group, the Coalition for Responsible and Sustainable Navigation (Coalition Navigation), recently asked OLW to share its perspective and resources with the Network. Below is the Coalition’s story, prepared by Denise Cloutier (B.B.A., M.Env.): The Issue in a Nutshell: Do you love
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Teams are where the magic happens at Our Living Waters!They are collaborative forums where OLW Network members convene to drive action on a shared water goal. Teams are where change feels possible in the Network… but change takes time. Here, we’ve designed a Community-Based Water Monitoring Collaborative timeline to visualize how this Team has evolved since
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Watch a recording below of Wings & Water, a February 2023 collaborative event with Birds Canada. Through the lens of our Shared Measurement System, you’ll learn about opportunities for public education on the conservation of aquatic habitats through bird monitoring programs.
Budget 2023 matters. The opportunity to shift federal government water policy doesn’t come often and we need to take advantage of these policy windows when they occur. This window has been open since about 2020 and Budget 2023 represents an important milestone! Through this budget, the federal government is showing the kind of leadership needed to
A Good Federal Budget for Water! Read More »
Did you know that almost 40% of Our Living Waters’ member organizations are local nonprofits — and most of these are watershed organizations? While each one represents a unique place and has specific priorities, these groups share a deep-rooted care for water. Their local work is long-term, challenging, and requires dedication and commitment. Meet the folks at
An Invitation for Watershed Organizations to Connect Read More »
During the November forum, the storyteller, museologist and anthropologist Nicole O’Bomsawin joined us from the Waban-Aki Nation. She told an Algonquian story about how we all share life-giving water and need to protect it together. Beyond Nicole’s voice, the forum’s attendees hope for more opportunities for Indigenous partners to participate at a future convening, and recognize the
Participatory Water Science is Gaining Momentum in Quebec Read More »
“This piece is inspired by the view from a kayak. A droplet from the paddle creates circulating ripples radiating outwards to reveal a reflection of the sky above and water’s surface receding into the distance.” ~Amelia Alcock-White, 2022 “Rebound”, 16×20 inches, oil on canvas, © Amelia Alcock-White 2022. Photos 1 to 4 show the painting process
Amelia Alcock-White Supports Our Living Waters through her ‘Painting for Change’ Project Read More »
