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A vibrant garden features a raised bed filled with various colorful sedum plants, displaying shades of green, yellow, and red. The lush background includes more greenery and a neatly trimmed hedge. / Un jardin éclatant présente une plate-bande surélevée remplie de diverses plantes sédum colorées, affichant des tons de vert, jaune et rouge. Larrière-plan luxuriant comprend davantage de verdure et une haie soigneusement taillée.

Celebrating the Evolution of the Green Infrastructure Community of Practice

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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 Green Infrastructure Community of Practice timeline to visualize how this Team’s story […]

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Alt text: A close-up of the United Nations flag, featuring a white world map surrounded by olive branches, on a light blue background. Translation: Un gros plan du drapeau des Nations Unies, présentant une carte du monde blanche entourée de branches dolivier sur un fond bleu clair.

UN Water Conference Publications

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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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Alt Text: A serene lake scene at sunset with a calm water surface reflecting the sun and wispy clouds in a clear sky. In the foreground, the bow of a boat with deck seating is visible, and the surrounding hills create a peaceful silhouette on the horizon. / Scène sereine dun lac au coucher du soleil avec une surface deau calme reflétant le soleil et des nuages légers dans un ciel clair. Au premier plan, la proue dun bateau avec des sièges de pont est visible, et les collines environnantes forment une silhouette paisible à lhorizon.

The Coalition for Responsible and Sustainable Navigation

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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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Alt text: A person wearing a blue jacket and hat stands in knee-deep water, holding a measuring stick and notepad. Aquatic plants surround them under a cloudy sky, with dense greenery forming the background. / Traduction en français canadien : Une personne portant une veste bleue et un chapeau se tient dans leau jusquaux genoux, tenant une tige de mesure et un carnet de notes. Elle est entourée de plantes aquatiques sous un ciel nuageux, avec une végétation dense à larrière-plan.

A New Phase for the Community-Based Water Monitoring Collaborative

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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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Alt text: A small waterfall cascades over smooth, moss-covered rocks, surrounded by lush greenery. The flowing water creates a soft, misty appearance as it descends into a rocky stream below. / Une petite cascade déferle sur des rochers lisses couverts de mousse, entourée dune végétation luxuriante. Leau qui coule crée une apparence douce et brumeuse en descendant dans un ruisseau rocheux en contrebas.

An Invitation for Watershed Organizations to Connect

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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

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Alt text: A group of people engaged in discussion around a round table during a workshop. Papers and mugs are scattered on the table, and a presentation is visible in the background. The setting is a bright conference room. / Un groupe de personnes discute autour dune table ronde lors dun atelier. Des papiers et des tasses sont éparpillés sur la table, et une présentation est visible à larrière-plan. La salle de conférence est lumineuse.

Participatory Water Science is Gaining Momentum in Quebec

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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

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Alt text: A vivid painting depicts ripples on the surface of a body of water. The reflection shows a colorful mix of blues, whites, and reds, with bubbles scattered around a central swirl, creating a dynamic and fluid composition. / Une peinture vive illustre des ondulations à la surface dun plan deau. Le reflet montre un mélange coloré de bleus, de blancs et de rouges, avec des bulles dispersées autour d’un tourbillon central, créant une composition dynamique et fluide.

Amelia Alcock-White Supports Our Living Waters through her ‘Painting for Change’ Project

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“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

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Alt text: A view of a historic stone building with towers and spires, illuminated at dusk. The structure is situated on a hill surrounded by trees, with a clear evening sky in the background. / Vue dun bâtiment historique en pierre avec des tours et flèches, illuminé au crépuscule. La structure est située sur une colline entourée darbres, avec un ciel du soir dégagé en arrière-plan.

The Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters Visits the Hill

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Fifteen meetings. Seventeen Members of Parliament and federal officials. Twelve representatives from the Canadian Coalition for Healthy Waters. Two lobby days in Ottawa. Countless weeks of prep and follow-up. Here’s your window into the intricate choreography that federal water advocacy calls for! From left to right: CCHW members Mathieu Laneuville, Nicole Trigg, Andrew Stegemann, Coree Tull

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