Grist. Under President Trump's order, the EPA rescinded Obama's Clean Water Rule for two years. Also known as the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), the rule had expanded protection and stronger standards for water and wetlands. Without it, farmers and developers are far less accountable for runoff pollution.
A platform through SFU's cross-disciplinary Faculty of Environment to help influence public policy and societal change in support of resilient water systems. The Centre uses BC resources, communities and professional and academic networks to advance national and international water research.
Offers news and opinion from Canadian and international media reports on Oceans (fisheries, ocean health and aquaculture) and Fresh Water (hydropower, water and hydrocarbons, privatization, scarcity).
British Columbia's Water Sustainability Act, set to come into force in 2015, represents the long overdue modernization of the Water Act. It claims improvements in protecting stream health and aquatic environments, regulating water use in times of scarcity, and measuring and reporting large-scale water use, among other areas.
Ecojustice uses the law to protect and restore the environment, issuing reports such as Drinking Water Report Cards and Sewage Report Cards, and generally holding government's feet to the fire. Formerly Sierra Defense Fund Canada.
University of Victoria policy researchers investigate public policy options related to water sustainability. Publications suggest that an ecosystem-based paradigm is necessary for sustainability of water resources, requiring an integrated approach by all levels of government, business, industry and society.
The Blue Planet Project (no association with this website or Blue Planet Links Foundation) is an international campaign started by the Council of Canadians, aimed at "protecting the world's fresh water from the growing threats of trade and privatization" and preserving access to water as a fundamental human right.
This weekly focuses on international news. With some sifting, you'll find in-depth articles on water and economics, politics, business, technology, pollution, climate change, resource extraction and more.
