The Weight of water and words

The Weight of water and words

Revisiting Walkerton: misinformation and a quarter century of blame

The Walkerton Water Crisis is an example of our responsibility as journalists to provide accurate information in our coverage and to dedicate equal passion and commitment to clarifying misinformation.

Teaching source water protection for the future

From tragedy to training

Walkerton Clean Water Centre offers education and resources for operators and public to learn about source water protection

The Walkerton Water Crisis put a lens on the importance of protecting drinking water.



Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Agricultural Stewardship Technician Beth Wrona explains the StormTech stormwater management system to attendees at a research farm tour near Thorndale Sept. 5, 2024.

Research farm trials urban-style stormwater management

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority tests StormTech Stormwater Retention System to manage extreme rainfall events

Use of an urban-style storm water management system in an agricultural setting is being explored by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.


Seeing the benefits of drainage water recycling

Seeing the benefits of drainage water recycling

New report shares latest research on its potential for reducing nutrient loss and conserving water

What if farmers could collect field drainage and rainfall to supply the right amount of water at the right time for crop production and improve water quality in the process? That dream is closer to reality for Iowa farmers through emerging technology of drainage water recycling on several farms. Precipitation in Iowa is generally adequate […] Read more