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by Jonathan Miller, Freshwater Conservation Intern Floods and droughts are responsible for widespread damage to homes and our local economies each year. Changing precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures brought on by climate change alongside expanding urban development are intensifying the risk of both floods and water scarcity (Quagliolo et al., 2023; Watters, 2019).  While large-scale infrastructure and policy implementation are essential, individual homeowners can also take ... Read More

by Jonathan Miller, Freshwater Conservation Intern Canada is brimming with lakes and rivers, which means there is an increased risk of flooding. Flooding is the most costly natural disaster, causing significant socio-economic and ecological damage every year (Quagliolo et al., 2023). Urban areas in particular are especially vulnerable to flooding. An increased amount of impervious surfaces leads to increased pluvial (rainfall) run-off. Compounded with other factors such as changing climates, ... Read More

by Jonathan Miller, Freshwater Conservation Intern Flooding is no longer a rare or distant threat for Canadians. From spring snowmelt and ice jams to intense summer rainstorms, communities are experiencing floods more frequently and with greater impacts. Roads wash out, basements fill with water, drinking water sources get compromised, and wetlands that help to buffer floods become degraded. As these events become more common, an important question emerges for residents and decision-makers ... Read More

by Ty Fischer, Freshwater Health Coordinator Whether you are on a boat in a large lake, hiking next to a thunderous waterfall, or navigating the rapids on a river, the sheer power of water can be truly striking at times. That power can lead to destructive event of flooding and high water. These massive overflows of water can sweep away entire communities, leaving a trail of damage to infrastructure and property that can take years to build up again. In fact, floods have been found to affect ... Read More