This recent article from Newsweek reports on California's historic decision to impose permanent water restrictions on its cities and towns to address ongoing drought and water conservation challenges. The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approved regulations that require the state’s largest water utilities to reduce water provision over the next 15 years. This move aims to prevent future water shortages by making conservation a permanent practice, rather than a temporary emergency measure.

In some Canadian cities this year, residents have noticed a decrease in snowfall compared to previous winters, reflecting a variable element of weather that's challenging to pin down amid broader climate change trends.

An American threat assessment identified global water security and climate-related disasters like drought as increasing risks to national security interests. Canada needs to catch up, according to AquaAction's Soula Chronopoulos. She warns that Canada is "asleep at the wheel" in protecting its freshwater, risking future crises without greater focus on water tech and matching U.S. policies and regulations.

This recent article from CBC News reports on the second major flooding event in Toronto within 11 years, highlighting the city's struggle to adapt to increasing extreme weather events. On Tuesday, Toronto experienced severe rainfall reminiscent of the 2013 flood, resulting in similar consequences. Roads were submerged, subway stations turned into urban waterfalls, and power outages affected large parts of the city.

In Gore, Quebec, efforts a decade ago to expand culverts couldn't prevent significant losses during the 2023 flood season, costing nearly $1 million for a town with a $6 million annual budget.

This article from The Conversation highlights how the heavy rainfall in late June 2024 caused significant flooding in the Upper Midwest, putting the aging Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota at risk of failure. This event follows similar dam-related issues in Vermont the previous year. Hiba Baroud, an expert in civil and environmental engineering at Vanderbilt University, emphasizes how flooding can erode dams, leading to potential breaches and uncontrolled water releases.

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.

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.

Cet article de The Weather Network explore le risque croissant de non-assurabilité au Canada en raison des inondations provoquées par le changement climatique. La fréquence et l'intensité croissantes des inondations ont suscité des inquiétudes quant à la viabilité des pratiques d'assurance actuelles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.