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Virtual debates on the environment set for two nights across Canada before federal election

Non-profit GreenPAC will host 100 non-partisan, all-candidates debates on the environment to take place virtually over two days before the federal election.


Federal government will provide $340M to support Indigenous-led nature conservation

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change will provide up to $340 million in new funding over five years to support Indigenous leadership in nature conservation, as part of the 2021 budget commitment of $2.3 billion over five years in nature conservation.


Ontario water-well industry mourns longtime contractor and supporter Ken Constable

The water-welling industry is mourning the death of Kenneth John Constable, of Fred Constable & Son Ltd. in Bradford, Ont. a past-president, board member and diligent supporter of the Ontario Ground Water Association.


Manitoba gets upgraded drinking water infrastructure and flood prevention projects

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced more than $146.5 million in joint funding for 11 projects in Manitoba to rehabilitate water and wastewater infrastructure, and raise, rehabilitate and replace dikes and dams.


Yukon to see improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure

The federal and Yukon governments will jointly fund 14 community infrastructure projects.


N.B. town to build new nano filtration water treatment system

A new water treatment system that uses nano filtration will be constructed in Petit-Rocher, N.B.
 
 
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Featured news 
 

OGWA scholarships awarded to drilling students

The recipients the Ontario Ground Water Association scholarship awards for graduates of Fleming College’s resources drilling and blasting program recently spoke out about how the awards have kickstarted their careers in drilling. » Read more
 

Tackling burnout: How to deal with stress and safety in the workplace

A disaster and emergency management expert at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology looks at strategies for preventing and mitigating stress, including the creation of a respectful workplace. » Read more
 
Canadian National Ground Water Association: Become a voting member

Canadian National Ground Water Association: Become a voting member

The Canadian National Ground Water Association was formed to be your voice on federal issues of concern to the groundwater industry in Canada – working alongside provincial associations. If you are involved in the industry, you are automatically an Associate member of the Canadian National Ground Water Association. Make a donation of $100 or more to participate in meetings and have a vote on association matters. Here you’ll find all the details and a CNGWA membership registration form. » Read more
 
Events 
 

OGWA Scholarship Golf Tournament

Sept. 17, 2021
Location: Conestogo, Ont.
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NGWA Groundwater Week 2021

Dec. 14-16, 2021
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
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