Legislating Restoration

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A Culture of Collaboration Upholds Toronto’s Don River Revitalization

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Have you heard how Toronto’s industrial waterfront is being transformed? Scaling UP! This project scales up tried-and-true naturalization and sustainable building techniques, including: Removing concrete & adding meanders for flood mitigation & improved fish habitat Digging 1,000 m of new river channel, then creating floodplain and 13 ha of new coastal wetland Naturalizing and planting […]

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**Alt text:** Two people sit on a dock, embracing and gazing at a serene lake surrounded by mountains. The sky is overcast, and the water reflects the dramatic landscape, creating a peaceful scene. / Deux personnes sont assises sur un quai, s’enlaçant et regardant un lac serein entouré de montagnes. Le ciel est couvert, et leau reflète le paysage dramatique, créant une scène paisible.

Funding Water Projects Across Canada Virtual Gathering

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Over 50 freshwater champions registered for our November 19, 2020 virtual gathering to discuss the topic of Funding Water Projects Across Canada. We had a great turnout! We gathered to find the answer to a thought-provoking question: Is there a desire from the freshwater community to collectively call on the federal government to better fund water projects right

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A scenic view of a lake with clear water and a grassy shoreline dotted with colorful wildflowers. Lush green trees and shrubs line the shore under a blue sky with scattered clouds. / Une vue pittoresque dun lac aux eaux claires et dun rivage herbeux parsemé de fleurs sauvages colorées. De luxuriants arbres verts et arbustes longent la rive sous un ciel bleu parsemé de nuages.

Growing the Economy and Building a Climate Resilient, Water Secure Future

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Investing in ‘shovel-ready’ and ‘shovel-worthy’ jobs that advance climate resiliency and water security can create an immediate 3638 jobs and nearly 1.5 million job hours in over 300 projects across the country. By prioritizing investment in small, rural and Indigenous communities we can put people to work across numerous impacted communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Read our letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and

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Alt Text: A grid displaying icons and numbers for various sustainable development goals, each in a different colored square. The bottom right corner features the text Sustainable Development Goals with a globe icon. / Une grille affichant des icônes et des numéros pour divers objectifs de développement durable, chacun dans un carré de couleur différente. Dans le coin inférieur droit, le texte Objectifs de développement durable est accompagné dune icône de globe.

OLW and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This global agenda aims to catalyze actions necessary for humans to live sustainably with each other and the planet by focusing on a variety of thematic areas including people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. To inspire action, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been developed and specific

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