Water Conservation

• Montreal urges continued water conservation amid major aqueduct repairs

  A cooler, wetter summer has helped keep water demand lower than expected, but officials warn that future heat waves could quickly increase consumption.

  Canada

  Jul 28
  
• Lethbridge officials urge water conservation amid high river flows

  Following heavy rain over the weekend, city officials in Lethbridge are sounding the alarm over concerns at the water treatment plant.

  Environment

  Jun 3
  
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• City of Lethbridge continues to target 20% water reduction by 2030

  Following a year that saw Lethbridge residents combat drought by reducing their water usage by over 15 per cent, the city hopes to improve water conservation in 2025.

  Environment

  Mar 3, 2025
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• Drought conditions worsen in the Okanagan

  The Okanagan Basin Water Board wants residents to conserver water to ensure there’s water in the area for food crops and firefighting.

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2024
• Auditor general finds Alberta’s system for managing surface water is ineffective

  Alberta's auditor general says the province's system for managing surface water is ineffective and not set up to deal with changing conditions.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2024
• Calgary breweries adapt to water restrictions

  One Calgary brewery, Annex Ale Project, has scaled back production by 30 per cent when the water main first broke and has a plan for the coming weeks.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2024
• Calgary recreation centres cope with water cuts

  Calgarians are encouraged to check the city's website if they are concerned swim lessons or summer camps may be cancelled.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2024
• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2024
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• Fish at risk due to low stream flows in the Okanagan

  Concerning stream flows are the subject of a three day conference that got underway in Kelowna on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2024
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• B.C. drought woes spur call for universal water metering

  Despite recent rain and snow, data from the federal government found most of the Pacific region was under drought conditions as of the end of February.

  Environment

  Mar 6, 2024