This recent article from The Conversation explores the critical role that groundwater plays in sustaining North America's lakes, with a focus on the Canadian landscape, home to nearly 90% of the continent’s lakes. Lakes are essential for biodiversity and recreation, but they also serve as "sentinels of change," reacting quickly to environmental shifts, making them vital indicators of the impacts of climate change and human activities.

This recent article from Yale Environment 360 reports on the challenges faced by northern communities in Canada's Northwest Territories as the Mackenzie River experiences unprecedented low water levels. With the river too shallow for barge traffic, essential supplies like food and fuel are being flown into remote villages at high costs. This has prompted renewed calls for the construction of the Mackenzie Valley Highway, a $1 billion project that could provide a critical lifeline for these communities.

This recent article from The Globe and Mail highlights the severe drought conditions in Alberta and British Columbia, pushing the region's freshwater supply into uncharted territory. With Western Canada now entering its third consecutive year of drought, the security of water resources is at critical risk, as the systems currently in place are struggling to adapt to the increasingly challenging climate conditions. The combination of low precipitation, reduced snowpack, and hotter temperatures is depleting the region’s natural water reserves faster than they can be replenished.

This recent article from The Guardian reports on the alarming rate at which global rivers are drying up, with 2023 marking the fastest decline in 30 years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its State of Global Water Resources report, revealing that over 50% of the world’s river catchment areas were in deficit last year. Major rivers such as the Amazon, Mississippi, Ganges, and Mekong hit record-low water levels, threatening water security for millions of people.

In this recent report, CBC News highlights the severe impact of flooding across Quebec, as towns like Louiseville and Yamachiche face a daunting recovery after the remnants of tropical storm Debby inundated southern Quebec. The storm led to unprecedented damage, with 52 municipalities affected, 350 people evacuated, and 52 landslides reported, particularly in the Laurentians.

This recent article from The Globe and Mail highlights the urgent water challenges facing Alberta and British Columbia as they enter a third consecutive year of drought. The persistent drought is pushing the freshwater supply in these provinces into uncharted territory, revealing gaps in water management systems that have yet to adapt to current climate challenges.

In this recent report, CBC News highlights the severe impact of flooding across Quebec, as towns like Louiseville and Yamachiche face a daunting recovery after the remnants of tropical storm Debby inundated southern Quebec. The storm led to unprecedented damage, with 52 municipalities affected, 350 people evacuated, and 52 landslides reported, particularly in the Laurentians.

This article from The Conversation highlights the significant risks that climate change poses to Canada’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, as exemplified by the devastating wildfire in Jasper National Park. The fire has highlighted the vulnerability of these globally significant sites to extreme weather events, particularly wildfires, driven by climate change.

Recent tensions highlighted by CNN News reveal a growing conflict between the United States and Mexico over shared water resources. Under a long-standing treaty, both countries share waters from the Colorado River and the Rio Grande. However, severe droughts and high temperatures have hindered Mexico's ability to meet its water delivery obligations, causing distress for farmers in South Texas who depend on this supply.

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.

This recent article, highlighted by Canada's National Observer, sheds light on the escalating threat of overland flooding in Nova Scotia, beyond coastal storm surges.

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.