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Whirling disease found in another Alberta watershed
A microscopic parasite that attacks the cartilage and nervous system of young fish has been confirmed in the McLeod River, triggering a federal order to designate the Athabasca watershed in central Alberta as a contamination zone.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/whirling-disease-found-in-athabasca-watershed-9.7216067?cmp=rss

CBC Calgary May 29

CBC North May 28

Yukon gov’t to pay $45K to First Nation over Beaver River watershed court dispute
A written decision from Yukon Supreme Court states the territory must fork over a lump sum payment of $45,000 to the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun for legal services rendered in its fight against the territory’s approval of an exploration project.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-first-nation-beaver-river-watershed-mining-9.7214384?cmp=rss

LM Little May 21

The fix is in - the #BigOil puppets want to release #tarsands tailings into the most important #watershed in #Canada. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-oilsands-tailings-mine-wastewater-consultation-9.7206761

#waterisLife #abpoli #nwtpoli #cdnpoli #UCP #Corruption

Alberta to hold consultation sessions this year on future plans for dealing with oilsands tailings ponds | CBC News

The Alberta government has announced it will be launching engagement sessions this year as it develops a long-term plan to manage tailings ponds and mine wastewater from the oilsands.

CBC

CBC British Columbia May 21

As fish struggle to swim in low streams, Syilx Okanagan Nation declares watershed emergency
Snowpack levels across Okanagan are below normal. The Syilx Okanagan Nation is calling on the provincial government to take action.
#News #Canada #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanagan-nation-watershed-emergency-9.7206575?cmp=rss

Ms. Que Banh May 14

Small creeks are essential life feeders in forests. This small creek is a part of our local watershed. It is small, yet mighty with it's life-source; sustaining life for many cedar trees & the plants that grow on forest understory. Creeks need protection as much as big rivers do 💧🌲💧

#nature #hiking #Saanich #waterway #cedar #trees #watershed #creek #ecosystems #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #Wsanec #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #ForestWalks #Cascadia #PNW #ecological #stewardship #conservation #biodiversity #environment #TakeAHike #GetOutside #DisabledHiker #ecology #NaturalWorlds #SacredNature #WaterIsLife #NatureEducation

CBC British Columbia May 14

Abbotsford’s Fishtrap Creek to get $63M upgrade to prevent future flooding, habitat loss
Abbotsford city council has approved a plan to upgrade Fishtrap Creek, one of the city’s key watersheds, with an estimated $63.3-million price tag over the next 25 years.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abbotsfords-fishtrap-creek-to-get-63m-upgrade-9.7198939?cmp=rss

💧🌏 Greg Cocks May 13

Hydrological Response To Climate Change In An Ethiopian Rift Valley Basin - A Multi-Model Ensemble Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2026.103483 <-- shared paper
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#climatechange #SWAT #multimodelensemble #hydrologicalresponse #water #hydrology #hydrography #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #model #Hamessa #watershed #Africa #EthiopianRiftValley #waterresources #watermanagement #climatemodel #evapotranspiration #ET #groundwater #watersecurity #CausalChainAnalysis #CCA #rainfall #precipitation #extremeweather #drought #wateryield #streamflow #planning #policy #forecasting

Show thread

Ms. Que Banh May 13

Scenes from #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary 💚💙💚

#NatureSanctuary #Wetlands #Marshlands #Estuary #Nature #UrbanPark #Ecological #biodiversity #Saanich #Wsanec #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #lake #stewardship #nonprofit #GetOutside #NatureWalk #boardwalk #Spring #ecosystem #watershed #waterway

Thanos May 2

Artemis Bear is a start-up founder, researcher, network weaver, community organiser, facilitator, and culture change strategist, with a focus on deschooling and decolonising for regenerative futures.

This talk will cover why we need to take action and offer alternative options to break free from big tech stronghold grip.

more @ https://www.notobigtech.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6o5VWDfxbI&list=PLbP2rruaw4OvyHmG5tYtqgtJ67xIJ5rOf&index=10
#notobigtech #watershed