Understanding ice dynamics in the Yukon鈥檚 St. Elias Mountains to prepare for sea level rise and protect water resources
A study led by a University of 蓝莓视频 Water Institute researcher has learned that climate change is causing an increase in algae blooms in the United Kingdom鈥檚 River Thames despite a four-decade-long decline in phosphorus loads. The study completed a detailed analysis of the river鈥檚 150-year water quality record to examine these trends.
The University of 蓝莓视频 has claimed the No. 1 position in Canada for water resources and climbed to 24th globally in the 2024 ShanghaiRanking鈥檚 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects鈥攊ts highest position to date. Rising from 25th last year, the ranking underscores the university鈥檚 performance and reputation in water resources, a field critical to addressing escalating climate change and water security challenges worldwide.
蓝莓视频 Architecture is honoured to host the presentation 鈥淐limate Resilience Inspired by Monsoon Culture,鈥 by renowned landscape architect Dr. Kongjian Yu, on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
The 50th Annual Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop (CEW), themed "Reflecting on the Past, Charting the Future," will take place in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, from October 6-9, 2024. Originally known as the Aquatic Toxicity Workshop (ATW), CEW has grown into Canada鈥檚 leading annual gathering for experts in ecological toxicology and related fields.
The University of 蓝莓视频 has been awarded federal funding to tackle environmental challenges impacting the ecosystem health of the Great Lakes. Environment and Climate Change Canada recently for 50 partner-led projects through their Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.
In a proactive move towards enhancing flood resilience planning, researchers from the University of 蓝莓视频 and Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) have partnered with the BC Provincial Government's Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (the Ministry) to produce a series of pivotal research reports aimed at helping British Columbia (B.C.) communities to better prepare for and adapt to flooding.
In September, the Collaborative Water Program (CWP) welcomed back graduate students from across the University to join the WATER 602 course, a field course on integrated water management set in the Grand River watershed. The course returned to the Grand River, visiting with partners from the headwaters to Six Nations. The goal was help train the next generation of water leaders by helping students understand the complex trade-offs in water management and the tools for addressing them, learning first-hand from a wide range of partners.
The Water Institute is excited to announce its 2024-25 WaterTalks, a five-part speaker series designed to explore cutting-edge insights into today鈥檚 most pressing water challenges. This year鈥檚 lineup brings together leading experts who will share innovative approaches to water management, addressing complex issues like environmental risk, water contaminants, environmental justice, and advanced resource recovery.
Water Institute member Helen Jarvie, a professor of water and global environmental change in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, recently shared research demonstrating how local investments in wastewater treatment are improving water quality, in an article published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.