The Walkerton Water Crisis put a lens on the importance of protecting drinking water.
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From tragedy to training
Walkerton Clean Water Centre offers education and resources for operators and public to learn about source water protection
Extension needed for better water management
Ontario Farmland Trust conference highlights gaps in agri-environmental programming
Many barriers exist for implementing on-farm environmental improvement projects.
New Canada Water Agency to tackle water pollution and protect natural resources
The newly-launched Canada Water Agency will protect the country's water from pollution and damaging effects of industrial and agricultural activities, Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said today.
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
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