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Infrastructure roundtable recommendations for future-ready water systems across Canada

Municipalities want to invest wisely to address a backlog of infrastructure upgrades while adapting to pressures from growth and climate change. Earlier this year, the federal budget committed $20-billion for green infrastructure over the next 10 years in two funding phases:
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Canadian Water Network Hosts Municipal Water Infrastructure Roundtable and Blue Cities Conference

With a dramatic increase in wildfires, flooding and drought, cities need to adapt their approaches to water management. The World Economic Forum ranked water crises as the top global risk of highest concern for the next ten years.
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University of Calgary Researcher Awarded CFI Funds

A research project co-led by University of Calgary Geography professor Dr. Scott Jasechko, has recently been selected to receive funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
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2016 budget highlights importance of water, science and environment

The government’s 2016 Federal budget places a strong emphasis on water and wastewater investments, including improvements to water infrastructure in First Nations communities, as well as green infrastructure. The government’s commitment to supporting science-based institutions, long-term innovation capacity in Canada and mitigating the effects of climate change will strengthen Canada’s...
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CWN-funded Researchers Named Canada Research Chairs

The Government of Canada recently announced a total of 305 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs, representing a $260-million investment in the Canada Research Chairs Program.
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AquaHacking Summit 2016: United for the St. Lawrence

AquaHacking is a 2-day summit on water-related issues in the St. Lawrence, as well as a hackathon for digital designers and technology experts to develop applications that solve water challenges.
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Funding available for municipal knowledge integration and mobilization

CWN is soliciting proposals for projects that will synthesize, mobilize and apply existing knowledge to enable municipalities to establish more sustainable and resilient cities.
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New report advances the discussion around hydraulic fracturing and water issues in Canada

A new report, Water and Hydraulic Fracturing: Where knowledge can best support decisions in Canada, issued by Canadian Water Network, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of where effective access to research can lead to better decisions.
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Infrastructure investment plan announced by the Liberal Party of Canada

Canadian Water Network (CWN) is pleased to see water infrastructure emerging as a central element of the federal election campaign in Canada, as highlighted by the Liberals’ recent investment plan announcement.
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Congratulations to Katherine Balpataky, new editor at Water Canada

We would like to congratulate CWN’s Katherine Balpataky as she transitions into her new role as Editor of Water Canada magazine. Although she will be missed here in our office, we are thrilled that she will remain within the Canadian water scene and in particular, that she will be a...
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New Report Highlights Water Priorities for Sustainable and Resilient Communities in Canada

A new report, issued by Canadian Water Network's (CWN) Canadian Municipal Water Consortium, leads the national discussion on what municipalities need, want and can address in order to collectively move forward as sustainable water communities.
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Historic Moment for Cooperatively Managed Water Resources

The Governments of the Northwest Territories and Alberta signed a transboundary water agreement on March 19, 2015, marking a historic moment in cooperatively managed water resources along the Mackenzie River Basin.
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Time to Apply Leading Water Knowledge for Canada's Success

For Canada to effectively solve key water challenges and be a global leader in converting research into solutions and opportunities, it needs to empower trusted and credible organizations.
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Securing Canada's Future Through Sustainable Water Strategies

Global water leaders collaborate to ignite action in the areas that affect the health of our people, our economy, and our environment
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Canadian Water Network Supports Newly Proposed Great Lakes Protection Act

The Government of Ontario re-introduced the proposed Great Lakes Protection Act. CWN supports the newly strengthened act for long term protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River basin.
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In Memoriam: Dr. John Briscoe (1948-2014)

Canadian Water Network extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. John Briscoe, who passed away on November 12, 2014.  We join with the global community in paying tribute to his exemplary scholarship and leadership:
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WATER CANADA Interview with Warren Wishart

Earlier this fall, WATER CANADA sat down with our Canadian Municipal Water Consortium Manager to talk about integrated risk management. CWN is supporting a $1 million project to develop a framework for water managers and other end users.
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Inaugural Canadian Municipal Water Priorities Report Addresses the Evolving Water Landscape

Water management leaders across Canada join forces to define nationwide challenges and opportunities
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How do Wildfires Impact our Drinking Water? Group of leading experts sheds light

New report lays groundwork to fill research gaps
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New Book 'Ensuring Safe Drinking Water'

Steve E. Hrudey and Elizabeth J. Hrudey continue to build on Hrudey’s early CWN-funded work by collecting international case studies into a new book: Ensuring Safe Drinking Water
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Southern Rockies Watershed Project Receives Prestigious Emerald Award

The Southern Rockies Watershed Project, a University of Alberta project funded in part by Canadian Water Network, was recently awarded the prestigious Emerald Award in the "Water" category.
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Integrating Traditional and Western Knowledge Funding Announcement

New research on the most effective ways to integrate Indigenous and Western knowledge for water management in Canada
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Advancing Canada’s Ability to Address Critical Questions for Hydraulic Fracturing and Water

Canadian Water Network (CWN) welcomes the release of a new report by the Canadian Council of Academies on shale gas; Canada’s most comprehensive assessment to date on the state of the knowledge of the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing.
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Hydraulic Fracturing and Water Funding Announcement April 2014

Over $500,000 invested for Canadian Water Researchers to examine major water issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing activities and water
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Past CWN Board Member Featured for National Engineering Month

Linda Gowman, past member of CWN's Board of Directors, was recently featured in the Chair for Women in Science and Engineering's 30 Women in Engineering in 30 days.
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New Canadian Leadership Group to Strengthen Municipal Water Management

Cross-country experts will put priorities into action for stormwater, wastewater management and clean drinking water initiatives
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$200,000 Available for Integrating the Risks for Municipal Water

CWN is currently soliciting full proposals to conduct the initial phase (Phase 1) of a comprehensive initiative to develop an integrated risk management framework for municipal water issues.
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$200,000 Available for Knowledge Integration Project

CWN Competition Announcement: Integrating traditional and western knowledge for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis water management
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New tool helps Canadian communities fight urban flooding

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently launched a pilot project for three cities across Canada to use a new web-based software that allows municipalities to evaluate sewer and stormwater infrastructure in the event of a major storm.
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Welcome Progress to Extending a Critical Element of Canada's Research Infrastructure: The Experimental Lakes Area

Ontario's world-renowned freshwater and fisheries research facility, the Experimental Lakes Area, looks poised to continue research.
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Emerging Contaminants Funding Announcement October 2013

$475,000 invested for Canadian water researchers to help municipalities address national wastewater challenges
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CWN Announces New Scientific Director

Waterloo, ON, October 30, 2013 - Canadian Water Network announces Dr. Simon Courtenay as Scientific Director
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Knowledge Application Funding Announcement October 2013

WATERLOO, ON, October 9, 2013 - Canadian Water Network (CWN), the leading national facilitator of multidisciplinary water research and knowledge across Canada, is investing over $1.5 million with Canadian researchers to build on previous research findings to ensure that water managers in Canada can leverage the results into action to...
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Value of Water Workshop

Are you a student or young water professional interested in exploring water valuation and sustainable infrastructure planning combined with the necessary skills for engaging on complex water issues?
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Research Funding Announcement 2013

WATERLOO, ON, July 9, 2013 - Critical municipal water research is progressing in Canada as the direct result of a unique end user-focused approach employed by Canadian Water Network (CWN). In 2012 CWN convened an extensive consultation with municipal water managers from across Canada to determine shared priorities, which led...
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Experience Lake Winnipeg up-close with CWN!

Explore the challenges and associated work that is being done in this expansive area.
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New BEI report: Better by the Drop

The Blue Economy Initiative just released a new report, Better by the Drop: Revealing the value of water in Canadian agriculture.
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CWN Announces SYP Arctic Water Workshop in Iqaluit!

Are you a student or young professional with an interest in learning about water management in the north?
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How Can Canada Lead the World in Global Water Management?

The Huffington Post blog features an article by CWN's Executive Director Bernadette Conant for Canada Water Week.
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