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Our research for over 50 years has taught us that if you want to curb algal blooms, you need to focus efforts on reducing phosphorus. That's why we are thrilled to see @cityofwinnipeg trigger this interim solution. Here's the science behind the decision bit.ly/ELAAlgae

"Canada’s wealth of both freshwater and freshwater expertise positions us to lead the world on managing that crucial resource—but also bestows us with an incredible responsibility." Thrilled to emcee today's exciting & historic announcement for the future of Canada's fresh water

Join me tomorrow as I speak with public policy experts on opportunities for scaling the use of natural infrastructure in Canada! Come be inspired by the White House roadmap on nature-based solutions!

Exploring solutions for ecological challenges for the African Great Lakes with @stripedarmsox from @AGL_ACARE

researchers think the quickest way to get things rolling is to amend the #GreatLakes Water Quality Agreement btw Canada and the U.S. ... authors of two studies formally petitioned policy makers to include #microplastics as a chemical to be regulated. michiganradio.org/environment-cl…

“We’re not saying that grey infrastructure shouldn’t be around. But we’re saying that, in a new era of climate impacts, a widening infrastructure gap, we’re just not keeping up...” @D_Roy_Water bit.ly/3qlT8TG

"Natural infrastructure can be an extra firewall against the worst impacts of climate change. Let’s focus on water to lessen the burn." Josée Méthot takes to @TheHillTimes to explain how natural infrastructure can help solve the prairies' water woes... bit.ly/3BBbDFI

As they grapple w/ the impacts of #climatechange, 🇨🇦's Prairies face risks from: 🔥Fires 🌊Floods 🌡️Droughts But they are also home to #ecosystems that can provide natural #infrastructure for solving the Prairies' water-related challenges. Our🆕 report: bit.ly/3MpBB5D

We are HIRING a Communications Cfficer to communicate the work of our policy work to audiences across Canada's prairies. (That's Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, BTW) Interested? Fit the bill? Apply. Don't? Share... bit.ly/3USnb0b

"I will be addressing the conference on natural infrastructure, a way to plan, build and meet our increasingly intense infrastructure needs with what nature already provides." @D_Roy_Water lays it all out for @SCMPNews this #WorldWaterDay... bit.ly/405Lc5W

It's almost #WorldWaterDay, and the kick off of the UN #WaterAction conference. Our very own @D_Roy_Water explains the backdrop for Canada as we head into the next few critical days...

I’m pleased to extend an invitation to the UN Water Conference official side-event both online and in person on “Committing to Action for Global Freshwater Lakes”, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Canada, @IISD_ELA @AGL_ACARE @IISD_news

@ONtrainandstudy @UofT @OntUniv @CollegesOntario @OCUFA @CAATfaculty @ChelseaRochman Congratulations @ChelseaRochman for this well-deserved honour!

Congratulations to Professor Chelsea Rochman, who received a Minister’s Award of Excellence in the category of #EverydayHeroes. Professor Rochman’s research into plastic pollution and work through the @uoft trash team is at the forefront of efforts to protect our environment.

Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! @AGL_ACARE

"For all the disasters and crises that face our water ... what will really improve our current reality are realistic and sustainable solutions ... proven to work in the real world." @D_Roy_Water lays out Manitoba's new water strategy for @WinnipegNews... bit.ly/3F5Ys0P

The new #plastics treaty should include measures that specifically target the emission of #microplastics and address plastics emissions to #freshwater environments, our co-authors argue Op-ed ➡️ sdg.iisd.org/commentary/gue… @D_Roy_Water @IISD_Water @ChelseaRochman @EdenHataley #INC1

Now, we're no mathematicians, but even *we* know that when @RedRiverCoopLtd doubles YOUR donation this #GivingTuesdayCA, that equals ... [counts on fingers] ... a LOT of new solar panels for the world's freshwater laboratory. Learn more and give today bit.ly/3UYObur

Now let’s move things… Fish Forward. Thrilled to spend this morning with partners and friends, announcing Fish Forward—a new initiative to ensure more Manitoba fishers get eco certified. Learn more at the brand-spanking new website… fishforward.ca

This is how you say ‘fresh water’ in all the languages we know.   SPOILER ALERT: in English, it’s ‘fresh water’…