Freshwater Policy

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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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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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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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