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HAPPENING NOW
US Vice President, National Security Advisor, Energy Secretary on the ground at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland

COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY LEADERS URGE PATIENCE AND RESOLVE
Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, hosted a virtual information session on the status of the Columbia River Treaty after the U.S. paused negotiations earlier this month. Approximately 600 people attended.
First published on Wildsight, March 24, 2025

DESPITE STAFF AND BUDGET CUTS, NOAA ISSUES CRITICAL DROUGHT WARNINGS IN ITS SPRING CLIMATE OUTLOOK The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, although battered by Trump administration attempts to impose massive staff and budget cuts on the agency, nevertheless continues to publish critical climate information, including some dire drought warnings in the spring outlook published March 20 by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.
Other recent research suggests drought risks in North America have been widely underestimated by major climate reports, as rising global temperatures bake the moisture out of plants and out of the soil itself.
Inside Climate News - Bob Berwyn

EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF FROZEN WATER
Understanding ice dynamics in the Yukon’s St. Elias Mountains to prepare for sea level rise and protect water resources. By The Water Institute, University of Waterloo As the world focuses on glacier preservation this UN World Water Day, researchers at the University of Waterloo are exploring the glaciers of the Yukon’s St. Elias Mountains. These massive bodies of ice, part of the planet’s highest coastal mountain range, are more than just stunning landscapes—they are a vital source of Canada’s frozen water and key to understanding sea level rise and future water security.

AI BOOM DRIVING RENEWED GROWTH IN FUSION
Almost $3B invested into fusion companies in 2024, says Cleantech Group

NASA ANALYSIS SHOWS UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF SEA LEVEL RISE IN 2024
Last year’s increase was due to an unusual amount of ocean warming, combined with meltwater from land-based ice such as glaciers. Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, mostly because of ocean water expanding as it warms, or thermal expansion. According to a NASA-led analysis, last year’s rate of rise was 0.23 inches (0.59 centimeters) per year, compared to the expected rate of 0.17 inches (0.43 centimeters) per year.

WORLD WATER DAY 2025
The UN World Water Day theme for 2025 is Glacier Preservation and protecting our frozen water resources

GREAT LAKES AND STATE WATERS BILL OF RIGHTS INTRODUCED IN NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
New York Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights would recognize unalienable and fundamental rights of the Great Lakes and other watersheds and ecosystems throughout New York State

IS TRUMP COMING FOR CANADA’S WATER?
Interest from the United States in Canada’s water is concerning, though nothing new. In the most recent development, the U.S. has paused negotiations on the Columbia River Treaty, a key water-sharing agreement between both countries.
By Tricia Stadnyk, The Tyee
With Permission

WT RESPONDS
Water filter says "not for producing drinking water"
Friday, March 14, 2025

FUTURE PROOFING CANADA

Foresight Canada confronts cleantech challenges with positive momentum and practical solutions during uncertain political and economic landscapes

Strengthening Canada's Freshwater Future
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA WATER AGENCY
The Government of Canada today announced the appointment of Mark Fisher as the President of the new Canada Water Agency, reporting to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

CrimeBox
Safe Drinking Water Act Crimes Historic Conviction: Fiscal Year 2007; Case ID# CR_1275 (California)
Oil company denies injecting benzene contaminated wastewater underground, fined 1 million for fouling groundwater

FLYING ABOVE THE STORM
California start-up WindBorne Systems offers help to the National Weather Service (NWS) after DOGE layoffs

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA PUBLISHES STATE OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) REPORT AND PROPOSED RISK MANAGEMENT APPROACH
| Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of more than 15,000 human-made substances that have the same portion of chemical structure. These substances are sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals” as they do not break down easily and remain in the environment for long periods of time.

2024 NATIONAL FIRST NATIONS WATER LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS February 20, 2025, in recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced as the 2024 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award at the Assembly of First Nations’ National Housing and Infrastructure Conference held in Calgary, Alberta.

WT SPECIAL REPORT ON VEHICLES AND FLOOD SAFETY
2025 International Auto Show in search of a flood-smart ride

REAL-TIME DATA’S POTENTIAL TO HALT WATER CONTAMINATION FOR INDUSTRY & MUNICIPALITIES
Foresight 50’s Most Investible Canadian Cleantech Ventures names Edmonton start-up 25Water sensor generated real-time feedback to instantly stop the release of metal contaminant into the environment

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction: Fiscal Year 2016; Case ID# CR_2840 (California)
Porta-potties emptied in Camp Pendleton ravine, vac truck driver sentenced

NRDC and the Safe Drinking Water Act
Natural Resources Defense Council stands with US EPA in defense of PFAS "forever toxic chemicals" regulation for drinking water
An interview with Erik Olson, NRDC with comments from the US Environmental Protection Agency

2025 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW
February 14, 2025 to February 23, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
METICULOUSLY HAND-CRAFTED IN CANADA, THE J2X® MKIII ALLARD ROADSTER

Innovators, Insurers Craft New Ways to Tap Cleantech and Resilience Markets
Insurers seeking to tap cleantech markets are adopting proactive underwriting approaches and risk modelling based on science and engineering, rather than historical data, to mitigate growing threats from climate change and take advantage of new markets in cleantech, according to Cleantech Group.

WHAT IS ACID MINE DRAINAGE ANYWAY?
Societal responsibility to make sure mining does not have devastating effects on the environment
An interview with Dr. Bill Price, Natural Resources Canada Mine Drainage and Reclamation Expert

DESTROYING PFAS FOREVER
Massachusetts start-up AClarity pilots award winning plug and play system to destroy PFAS in landfill leachate to protect water, the environment, and human health

CARS AND WATER
There is no denying it! "We live in a car culture". Keys to our modern life, cars dominate our culture, our transportation, and our infrastructure.

WATER-FREE PFAS-FREE TEXTILE FINISHING
New Mexico start-up Green Theme Technologies currently delivers EMPEL® molecular water fabric protection without water and chemicals

EXTREME EXAMPLE OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE: SHERRIDON, MANITOBA CANADA
An interview with Matt Lindsay, Ph.D., P.Geo., NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Mine Closure Geochemistry
We really need to avoid remediation outcomes such as we see at Sherridon, which is obviously not what anyone hoped for.

WILDFIRES ARE TOO MUCH FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS. IN LOS ANGELES, FIREFIGHTERS TRIED ANYWAY.
When wind-driven embers sent flames ripping through the Los Angeles area on Jan. 7, firefighters and residents began noticing less water pressure in their hoses. In some cases, fire hydrants had no water at all.
Maven's Notebook -by Kylie Mohr, High Country News With Permission

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction: Fiscal Year 2014; Case ID# CR_2536 (California)
Sewage-dumping crime family conviction: 6 months in prison plus restitution

GAME-CHANGING DESALINATION ON FORESIGHT 50 LIST
Calgary start-up Ionic Solutions offers technology with high electrical efficiencies and freshwater recovery rates

2024 INTRNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
VINTAGE CAR PICTURES

CLEANTECH 2025
Expectations For Cleantech Innovation in 2025
Cleantech Group predicts breakouts, progress, and challenges for 2025

Will Water Finally Have It’s Moment In 2025?
In the 2025 Global Cleantech 100 a tipping point is seen emerging in this year’s Global Cleantech 100 companies

WILDFIRES OR FLOODS, GOOD NEIGHBOURS WILL ALWAYS HELP EACH OTHER
Interview with President of the King's Privy Council in Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Hon. Harjit Sajjan

3M, MOHAWK HID CHEMICAL DANGERS THAT LED TO HEALTH CRISIS, COUNTY SAYS
‘All the residents of Northwest Georgia effectively have Scotchgard, Stainmaster and Teflon coursing through their veins.’
By Rosie Manins - Atlanta Journal Constitution
With Permission
For decades, the corporate makers and users of “forever chemicals” used on carpet produced in Northwest Georgia have hidden the associated dangers, leading to a public health crisis, Murray County alleges in a new lawsuit. In its Dec. 30 complaint, the county takes aim at chemical producers — including 3M, Daikin and DuPont — as well as carpet manufacturers, including Mohawk and Shaw Industries.../more

RESTORING WATER, AIR, SOIL WITH MICROBES
California bio-tech start-up BluumBio rapidly cleans air. soil and water

50 years of the SDWA, is drinking water safe in the USA?
Part 2: Convenience: the chemical cocktail that keeps on giving

CWA CRIMEBOX
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction: Fiscal Year 2011; Case ID# CR_2210 (California) Antioch concrete beam manufacturer fined $3.5 million for high pH discharges

COULD NEW FRACK PROJECT TURN MANITOBA’S BROKENHEAD RIVER INTO A TOXIC NIGHTMARE WHILE COMPROMISING THE WINNIPEG FORMATION AQUIFER?

The Brokenhead River begins its 200 km journey from a wetland area of Sandilands Provincial Forest located in southeastern Manitoba, flowing through the Brokenhead First Nations land to its final destination, draining into Lake Winnipeg.

UPDATE: Fracking
SIO SILICA IS STAGING A COMEBACK — WITH A PUSH FOR FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT
A recording of a closed-door meeting shows Sio Silica’s latest tack: numerous promises to Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, including millions in equity. Now the community faces ‘a great divide’
By Julia-Simone Rutgers - The Narwhal With permission
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New proposal to mine silica sand raises questions
Manitoba draws line on fracking
Could new frack project turn Manitoba's Brokenhead river into a toxic nightmare?

Fifty years of SDWA, is drinking water in the USA safe?
Part 1: "Forever chemicals", PFAS

How fast can you set up an effective emergency flood wall?
Part Three: Insurance, flood barrier standards, certification and ratings

THE OCEAN CLEAN-UP TEAM WRAPS UP 2024 WITH COLDPLAY
The Ocean Clean-up celebrates a significant milestone of 20 million kilograms of plastic removed

PFAS Pollution
Cleantech Group looks at innovators in the textile and agriculture sectors for alternatives to PFAS in water, soil, & air

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction: Fiscal Year 2011; Case ID# CR_2158 (California)
Mystery chemical spill in San Pedro Creek tracked back to a storm drain in Goleta, business owner prosecuted for illegal discharge

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction: Fiscal Year 2010; Case ID# CR_2061 (California)
Non-conspirators: Cooperation with Coast Guard keeps a crew member clear of a criminal record

OIL SANDS LOW-VALUE WASTE TRANSFORMED
University of Calgary start-up CarboMat transforms oil sands waste into low-cost sustainable carbon fibers while reducing GHG emissions

TOP INNOVATOR PUSHES AHEAD DESPITE FAILED PLASTIC TREATY NEGOTIATIONS
The Flipflopi Project, an East African movement continues to close the loop on waste plastic

INVESTING IN CANADIAN CLEANTECH INNOVATORS
Cascadia Seaweed on Foresight Canada’s 50 Most Investible Ventures List

OWRA CRIMEBOX
2071787 Ontario Inc. was convicted of two violations under the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), fined $15,000 plus a victim fine surcharge of $3,750 and given 12 months to pay, The convictions are for failing to comply with a Court Order.
Court News Ontario Environment, Conservation and Parks

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