World Water Day 2022 - Advancing the Temporal and Greographic Understanding of Groundwater in Canada

Since 1993, March 22nd has marked an annual United Nations observance day to highlight the importance of fresh water and raise awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water. To celebrate the occasion the International Union of Geological Sciences is hosting short presentations by 15 groundwater experts from around the world, including Italy, China, the UK, Uganda, South Africa, Lebanon, Greece and more!

The Canada 1 Water team is very proud to be represented among this esteemed group of international experts. Dr. Hazen Russel has been invited to deliver a short presentation on groundwater in Canada, and how research by the Geological Survey of Canada is improving our understanding of this ‘hidden treasure’ (including the use of coupled groundwater/surface water models inherent to the Canada 1 Water project).

Click the links below to access Dr. Russell’s presentation:

Advancing the temporal and geographic understanding of groundwater in Canada.

GROUNDWATER – MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE

Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere.

Out of sight, under our feet, groundwater is a hidden treasure that enriches our lives. 

Almost all of the liquid freshwater in the world is groundwater.

As climate change gets worse, groundwater will become more and more critical. 

We need to work together to sustainably manage this precious resource.

Groundwater may be out of sight, but it must not be out of mind.

Visit the World Water Day website to learn how you can contribute to this incredible cause.