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**Alt text:** A landscaped section of a parking lot features tall green grass and vibrant red flowers. Numerous cars are parked around it. In the background, trees and part of a building can be seen. **Translation:** De grandes herbes vertes et des fleurs rouges poussent dans une section aménagée dun stationnement rempli de voitures. On aperçoit des arbres et un bâtiment en arrière-plan.

Communities advancing action plans for green infrastructure

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In 2017, the first working year of the Our Living Waters Network, Green Communities Canada and the Canadian Freshwater Alliance collaborated to explore how green infrastructure was transforming the way rain and stormwater was being managed in our communities. 40 communities across the country, varying in size, completed a self-assessment on stormwater and green infrastructure. Unfortunately, […]

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**Alt Text:** A group of people stand on a rocky riverbank near a bridge, conducting water tests. They are dressed in outdoor clothing and surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky. / Un groupe de personnes se tient sur une rive rocheuse près dun pont, effectuant des tests deau. Elles portent des vêtements de plein air et sont entourées darbres sous un ciel bleu clair.

Water knowledge is power – supporting community based monitoring efforts in the Kaska Dene Territory

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WWF staff, along with partners from Living Lakes Canada, arrived to the Kaska Dene Territory of the Liard River watershed, in Northeastern BC this past September to beautiful fall weather and stunning autumn colours as far as the eye could see. They were there to support the development of a local water monitoring program with

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Alt text: A misty waterfall cascades down a rocky terrain surrounded by boulders, with trees visible at the edge. The overall scene is enveloped in a blue hue, conveying a tranquil and serene atmosphere. / Une cascade brumeuse descend un terrain rocheux entouré de rochers, avec des arbres visibles à la lisière. La scène est globalement enveloppée dune teinte bleue, transmettant une ambiance tranquille et sereine.

One trillion reasons to tackle Combined Sewer Overflows

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“One trillion litres of sewage leaked into Canadian lakes and rivers over last five years”. Such was the jaw-dropping headline that spurred national media coverage of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) this summer. Not surprisingly, we heard from many shocked Canadians. How did they not know this was happening? How could 21st-century Canadian cities still be releasing untreated

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Alt text: Four people stand by a rocky river, wearing waders and boots. One person holds a measuring tape, and they appear to be studying the water flow. The landscape is wooded with mountains in the background. / Quatre personnes se tiennent au bord dune rivière rocheuse, portant des cuissardes et des bottes. Une personne tient un ruban à mesurer et semble étudier le débit de leau. Le paysage est boisé avec des montagnes en arrière-plan.

Atlantic Canada to get new open-access data hub

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Another region in Canada is launching a public and open-access hub for water data. Joining the Mackenzie region, Atlantic DataStream will be your one-stop shop for data on water quality in Atlantic Canada. With over 20 groups, including NGOs, federal, and municipal governments, and First Nations feeding into the hub, it will become the most comprehensive and

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Alt text: Panoramic view of a scenic waterfront with greenery and colorful trees. A historic building with a distinctive clock tower sits on a hill overlooking the water. The sky is partly cloudy, adding depth to the horizon. / Vue panoramique dun bord de mer pittoresque avec de la verdure et des arbres colorés. Un bâtiment historique avec une tour dhorloge distinctive se trouve sur une colline surplombant leau. Le ciel est partiellement nuageux, ajoutant de la profondeur à lhorizon.

Freshwater groups at forefront of efforts to modernize federal environmental laws

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After almost two years of consultation, last month, the federal government tabled two bills in the House of Commons that will make significant changes to two of Canada’s oldest and most important laws for freshwater protection. Reforms to the Fisheries Act and the Navigation Protection Act are part of a broader effort by the federal government to reform Canada’s

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Alt Text: A small patch of garden with various plants, including green and yellow foliage, beside a bike lane. A white, curved marker and a small informational sign are partially visible among the greenery. Canadian French Translation: Un petit carré de jardin avec diverses plantes, y compris du feuillage vert et jaune, à côté dune piste cyclable. Un marqueur blanc incurvé et un petit panneau dinformation sont partiellement visibles parmi la verdure.

Are Canadian cities ready for a changing climate?

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As British Columbian families evacuate their homes amidst out of control wildfires, news of toxic algae blooms in Canadian lakes and oceans spread. Both coming shortly on the heels of spring rains which caused floods in communities across the country. There’s no doubt that climate change is starting to bite, and it’s using water as its

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