Towards Integrated Gravity - Water Storage Change Models for Regional and National Scale Monitoring
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Towards Integrated Gravity - Water Storage Change Models for Regional and National Scale Monitoring

The Ontario Groundwater Geoscience 2024 Open House was held on February 27 (in-person) and February 29 (virtual). Dr. John W. Crowley of the Canadian Geodetic Survey gave a presentation about Canada1Water titled “Towards Integrated Gravity - Water Storage Change Models for Regional and National Scale Monitoring”.

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Canada1Water in an Ontario Context: Fully Integrated Groundwater - Surface Water Modelling for Canadian Sustainability Goals
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Canada1Water in an Ontario Context: Fully Integrated Groundwater - Surface Water Modelling for Canadian Sustainability Goals

The Ontario Groundwater Geoscience 2024 Open House was held on February 27 (in-person) and February 29 (virtual). Steve Frey, the Director of Research Services at Aquanty Inc. gave a presentation about Canada1Water titled “Fully Integrated Groundwater - Surface Water Modelling for Canadian Sustainability Goals”.

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The Guardian - Water is more valuable than oil’: the corporation cashing in on America’s drought
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The Guardian - Water is more valuable than oil’: the corporation cashing in on America’s drought

This article published by The Guardian highlights a battle over water rights unfolding in Cibola, Arizona amidst a worsening drought crisis. Greenstone Resource Partners LLC, a private company backed by global investors, orchestrated a landmark deal by purchasing agricultural land and selling its water rights to a suburban area 200 miles away.

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CTV - B.C. doesn't know where all its groundwater is going. Experts worry as drought looms
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CTV - B.C. doesn't know where all its groundwater is going. Experts worry as drought looms

This article published by Brenna Owen at CTV News highlights the growing concerns surrounding water management in British Columbia, particularly in the face of looming drought conditions and climate change impacts. Residents like Kat Hartwig, who grew up in the Columbia River Valley, have witnessed significant changes in water availability and ecosystems over the years.

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CBC - It could be a devastatingly dry summer in Alberta. So what can be done about it?
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CBC - It could be a devastatingly dry summer in Alberta. So what can be done about it?

This article published by CBC Calgary, highlights the pressing challenges that Alberta continues to faces regarding its water supply amidst rapid drought conditions. Former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed's longstanding advocacy for water conservation serves as a backdrop to the situation. His caution against exporting fresh water to the United States highlights the importance of preserving Alberta's water resources.

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CBC - Water is in short supply in southern Alberta. Is a massive expansion of irrigation possible?
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CBC - Water is in short supply in southern Alberta. Is a massive expansion of irrigation possible?

As Alberta's water crisis continues, this article published by Joel Dryden at the CBC sheds light on the challenges facing farmers as they manage and deal with diminishing water supplies. The recent announcement from the St. Mary River Irrigation District about a substantial cut in water allocation has triggered urgent discussions among agricultural stakeholders at a crowded annual general meeting.

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C1W Feature by Agriculture Canada - 3D model to map the fate of Canada’s water in a changing climate
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C1W Feature by Agriculture Canada - 3D model to map the fate of Canada’s water in a changing climate

Agriculture Canada (AAFC) has featured the Canada1Water initiative, and discussed the fate of Canada’s water in a changing climate. The project is Canada’s first 3D model describing the entire water (hydrological) cycle of Canada. It tracks every part; from evaporation and transpiration to precipitation and snowmelt runoff.

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FitchRatings - Costly Ripple Effects of Drought on Canadian Provinces and Utilities
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FitchRatings - Costly Ripple Effects of Drought on Canadian Provinces and Utilities

This article, as reported by FitchRatings, highlights the significant financial strain faced by major provincial hydropower utilities across Canada due to prolonged drought conditions. With water levels in rivers and reservoirs consistently below historical averages for several years, the capacity of these utilities to generate power has been significantly reduced.

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NRCAN Webinar Series Feature – Canada1Water Overview: A National-scale Hydroclimatological Modelling Initiative For Climate Change Impact Analysis
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NRCAN Webinar Series Feature – Canada1Water Overview: A National-scale Hydroclimatological Modelling Initiative For Climate Change Impact Analysis

Dr. Steve Frey was invited to give a presentation on the C1W project as part of the CWRA's webinar series. This webinar provided a platform to discuss the significance of the project and its potential implications for water resource management in Canada, as well as an overview of the C1W model and dataset development, and how to access project data/deliverables through the soon to launch C1W Data Portal.

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