Freshwater Future Canada Blog
Stay up to date with the things Freshwater Future Canada is working on to help ensure the healthy future of the Great Lakes.
Canada and Ontario governments’ release draft plan for addressing algal blooms on Lake Erie
Written collectively by Environmental Defence, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, and Freshwater Future Canada We are pleased to see the commitment from...
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From Aquifers to Plastic Bottles: Now is the time to weigh in on Nestlé Waters permit application
Nestlé Waters North America, Inc. (Nestlé Waters) is proposing to more than double the amount of water they are taking...
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Plan 2014 Approved by the International Joint Commission
The International Joint Commission (IJC) recently approved Plan 2014 - great news for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, and...
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Breaking – Ontario Announces 2-year ban on new water takings
Today, the Ontario government announced that it would ban new water bottling facilities from taking groundwater for 2 years. It...
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First Diversion of Great Lakes Water Granted Under New Protections
One of the most significant victories for the Great Lakes came in 2008 with a new agreement that included protections...
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Update – Waukesha Diversion is Approved
Today, the Great Lakes Governors voted to allow the community of Waukesha, Wisconsin to divert water from Lake Michigan to...
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Canada’s Federal Budget Highlights Lake Erie
Yesterday, March 22, the Government of Canada released its first budget since being elected. It’s one of the most important...
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Great Lakes leaders encouraged by binational targets for Lake Erie
Today, the Governments of Canada and the United States released new targets to reduce toxic and nuisance algae blooms affecting...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lake Erie… But Were Afraid to Ask
If you live within a stone’s throw of Lake Erie, you’ve likely heard about the algae blooms. Stinky green mats...
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Victory! Ontario Leaps Ahead on Great Lakes Protection
The Ontario government recently did something wonderful for the Great Lakes. They passed the Great Lakes Protection Act! Freshwater...
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Algae Media Tour
Yesterday, Freshwater Future Canada, Canadian Freshwater Alliance, and Environmental Defence hosted a media tour of Pelee Island in Lake Erie....
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Phosphorus Targets Announced for Lake Erie
Just in time for summer, as families get ready to hit the beach, Canada and the United States have announced...
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A Present to Lake Erie
Decision makers around the Great Lakes made a promise to Lake Erie last week--just in time for summer and toxic...
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We are pleased to invite you to apply to our grant programs and seek our expert advice with our consulting...
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Keeping Lake Erie Alive: A Crash Course in Who’s Doing What About Algal Blooms and Your Water
We’ve all seen pictures of the slimy green algal blooms in Lake Erie, and we know it’s affecting our drinking...
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Ontario Reintroduces the Great Lakes Protection Act
The Great Lakes Protection Act was reintroduced at Queen’s Park this week. If passed, this new law would help to...
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Health of the Great Lakes is Key to the Economic Future of Ontario
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne recently released her mandate letters to her Ministers, including one to Environment Minister Glen Murray. The...
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Freshwater Future Canada Co-Presenting Living on the Edge at the Planet in Focus Film Festival
Come and meet Freshwater Future Canada staff on Saturday, November 8 at Planet in Focus, Canada's largest and longest running...
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Keeping Lake Erie alive: A four-point plan to tackle algae blooms
Freshwater Future Canada and Environmental Defence propose four-point plan to tackle algal blooms in Lake Erie and the Great Lakes....
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The Great Lakes Waterscape: Assessing the needs of the Ontario water community
The Ontario Great Lakes Need Assessment was an effort to explore how well the water community is working together, building...
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