
PBS News Hour - Depletion of major groundwater source threatens Great Plains farming
This recent report from Stephanie Sy for the series "Tipping Point" highlights the severe impact climate change is having on the Great Plains' water resources and the urgent need for sustainable water management practices.

The Conversation - Losing winter ice is changing the Great Lakes food web – here’s how light is shaping life underwater
This article from The Conversation covered the changing dynamics of the Great Lakes food web due to the loss of winter ice, highlighting how light is shaping life underwater. The traditional focus on summer months by scientists has been challenged by emerging research revealing vibrant winter ecosystems under the ice.

The Weather Network - As climate change impacts flooding, swaths of Canada risk becoming uninsurable
This article from The Weather Network explores the growing risk of uninsurability in Canada due to climate change-induced flooding. The increasing frequency and intensity of flooding events have raised concerns about the sustainability of current insurance practices.

Canada1Water - Machine-Learning Based Bias Correction of ERA5-Land and FLDAS Soil Temperatures Using SWE and NDVI
On May 26-29, 2024 - Tyler Herrington attended the Canadian Geophysical Union’s (CGU) annual conference to present his recent work titled 'Machine-Learning Based Bias Correction of ERA5-Land and FLDAS Soil Temperatures Using SWE and NDVI'.

CBC News - Spring moisture changes the game for the Prairies. But how long will it last?
This year, ample spring moisture and cooler weather have brought optimism to Prairie farmers, a stark contrast to last summer's droughts and fires. The shift is partly due to the fading of El Niño, which previously contributed to warm and dry conditions.

Canada1Water Project Featured by NRCan - How will climate change impact Canada’s water resources?
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the department of the Government of Canada responsible for natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests, earth sciences, mapping, and remote sensing- featured the Canada1Water project in their latest article.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT – Spatial Datasets of 30-year (1991-2020) Average Monthly Total Precipitation and Minimum/Maximum Temperature for Canada and the United States
This study, led by researchers utilizing thin plate smoothing spline models, examines 30-year (1991-2020) average monthly total precipitation and minimum/maximum temperature datasets for Canada and the United States.

Business Insider - Mexico City could run out of water in a month unless it rains
This article from the Business Insider covers Mexico City's escalating water crisis, highlighting the challenges facing the city's water management policies. Three years of low rainfall and high temperatures have exacerbated the situation, putting the city's water supply in jeopardy.

The Narwhal - ‘Treat the land right’: B.C. farmers search for solutions as another year of drought looms
With groundwater and stream flow levels dangerously low in watersheds across B.C. and beyond, farmers and ranchers are bracing for another potentially disastrous season. According to provincial data, snowpack is the lowest it’s been in 50 years.

CBC News - Water in N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake is now so low, some houseboats won't float
In N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake, water levels have plummeted to historic lows, leaving some houseboats stranded on dry land. Martin Rehak, a resident of Yellowknife Bay, observes this unprecedented phenomenon, noting that several houseboats, typically afloat, now rest on the lake's floor. The lake's water level is estimated to be a meter lower than usual, revealing vast stretches of exposed shoreline.

Vancouver Sun - Rivers recede as B.C. faces prospect of ’unfamiliar territory’ for drought
In the face of escalating concerns about water management, this article featured in the Vancouver Sun sheds light on the prospect of drought in British Columbia.

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”.

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”.

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.

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.