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January 24, 2019
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Ground water influenced by climate change can impact roads: study

The impact of climate change on roads and other crucial structures in Canada's North is likely to be even greater than feared, says new detailed research. The Canadian Press/Victoria Times-Colonist reports.


Well drilling begins for Gibsons, B.C., water service expansion

Work began recently on the supply and monitoring wells that will allow the Town of Gibsons, B.C., to service its entire water system from the aquifer. Town officials are still hoping to convince the Sunshine Coast Regional District to reject any plan to tap the same source. The Coast Reporter has the story.


Ground water may take decades to react to climate change: study

More than half of the world’s ground water systems could take over 100 years to completely respond to current environmental change, according to a researcher from Cardiff University in Wales and a team of international collaborators. Cardiff University reports.


Flint schools receive water stations, filtration systems from billionaire

Billionaire inventor Elon Musk and his Musk Foundation are donating $480,350 for water stations and filtration equipment for schools in Flint, Mich. ABC12 reports.


NGWA calls for presenters for Groundwater Week 2019

The U.S. National Ground Water Association is inviting contractors, scientists and engineers, manufacturers and suppliers to share their expertise at Groundwater Week 2019 through workshops, hands-on activities, scientific sessions and field trips.
 
 
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Top 10 Under 40: Jason MacLeod

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Events 
 

OGWA training meeting

Jan. 29, 2019
Location: Alliston, Ont.
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National Groundwater Awareness Week

March 10-16, 2019
Location: Canada
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BCGWA trade show, convention and AGM

April 10-11, 2019
Location: Langley, B.C.
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