Freshwater Policy

A winding river surrounded by lush green grass and shrubs, with sandbanks along the river’s edge and a backdrop of rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky. // Une rivière sinueuse entourée d’herbe verte luxuriante et d’arbustes, avec des bancs de sable le long des berges et des collines vallonnées en arrière-plan sous un ciel partiellement nuageux.

The Alberta WaterPortal launches nationwide charity, the Canada WaterPortal Society

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We’re live! The Canada WaterPortal started as the Alberta WaterPortal in 2006 and began as an Alberta-focused response to an Alberta-wide water management strategy, “Water for Life”, first released that year. With a mission of educating and informing people about the value of water as a vital resource, we have been providing objective, grounded information […]

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A Watershed Moment in New Brunswick

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“Healthy Waters, Healthy Province” – words that guide the New Brunswick Watershed Caucus The New Brunswick Watershed Caucus (NBWC) is a forum for about 30 watershed organizations to build capacity and partnerships, contribute to provincial policy and public education, and mobilize knowledge across New Brunswick. Its member organizations started convening monthly in 2015 with administrative support from

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Scenic view of a calm river with the Canadian Parliament buildings, including the iconic Peace Tower, perched on a hill under a clear blue sky, with surrounding historic architecture and greenery.

The Role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration

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https://youtu.be/abHcFitd9EU Click the play arrow to watch “The Role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration – Featuring CWA and Freshwater Community Perspectives”. (Note that the video has been edited for brevity, and begins with the first presentation.) This bilingual national webinar with simultaneous translation was hosted by Our Living Waters on

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The Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition

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It takes “humility, care, and flexibility” for a diverse group of people to form a successful coalition…with some campaigning and facilitation skills thrown in the mix to turn plans into action! Dani Lindamood, Programs Director at Water Watchers, currently facilitates the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition (OSPC). The OSPC unites nonprofits and concerned individuals to advocate for a “provincial

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Alt text: A large group of people smiling and posing for a group photo in a conference room. A banner in the background reads ROBVO. The attendees are of diverse ages and are wearing name tags. / Un grand groupe de personnes souriant et posant pour une photo de groupe dans une salle de conférence. Une bannière en arrière-plan indique ROBVO. Les participants sont dâges variés et portent des badges nominatifs.

Enabling Watershed Organizations to Collaborate: A Model from Quebec

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What’s your local watershed organization?! For me, living in Ontario where Saugechewigewonk (the Trent River) flows into Kenhtè:ke (the Bay of Quinte), there are two: the Lower Trent and Quinte Conservation Authorities. Wherever you live, chances are there’s at least one local nonprofit watershed group, whether it’s grassroots-organized or government-mandated.  Now for a harder question: Is there a group in

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Alt text: A torn paper effect design with red at the top and bottom, a white background in the middle, and a circle featuring a silhouette of an eagle over red, yellow, and black sections. / Effet de papier déchiré avec du rouge en haut et en bas, un fond blanc au milieu et un cercle avec la silhouette dun aigle sur des sections rouges, jaunes et noires.

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples: Water Challenges and Priorities

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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is the national voice for off-reserve Indigenous Peoples and is recognized by the Government of Canada as one of the five National Indigenous Representative Organizations. This post by Melanie Bateman, CAP’s Water Resources Coordinator, introduces CAP and its priorities related to water governance, such as water policy coherence and coordination with respect

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Alt text: A person stands on the edge of a calm river, wearing a dark coat and sunglasses. The river is bordered by barren trees and patches of snow, suggesting late winter or early spring. The sky is overcast, creating a serene, muted atmosphere. / Une personne se tient au bord dune rivière calme, portant un manteau sombre et des lunettes de soleil. La rivière est bordée darbres dénudés et de plaques de neige, suggérant la fin de lhiver ou le début du printemps. Le ciel est couvert, créant une atmosphère sereine et adoucie.

Introducing Julie Wright, OLW’s New National Director

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Hello! Bonjour! My name is Julie Wright and I’m delighted to have joined the team at Our Living Waters as the new National Director. Every transition is accompanied by a big learning curve and I’m grateful to the team at OLW and former National Director Andrew Stegemann for their generosity and guidance. OLW’s heart-led approach

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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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