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17
Mar
What's in the Water?

What's in the Water?

How many times do we flush water down the drain or sewer without ever wondering where it will go and what it might affect further down the line? We spoke with Markus Brinkmann, University of Saskatchewan, about his work measuring and considering the impact of substances in waste and stormwater.
4 min read
15
Mar
EcoWest News, March 15, 2022

EcoWest News, March 15, 2022

From forested islands in the Salish Sea to peregrine falcons in Manitoba - news from across the West in this week's edition of EcoWest News.
3 min read
10
Mar
Pacific Coast Seaweeds

Pacific Coast Seaweeds

If we were to head underwater, we would be immersed in a forest of waving leaves and branches in colours ranging from bright green to purple to dark brown and in all shapes and sizes. Seaweeds’ origins and reproductive cycle are even more remarkable.
4 min read
08
Mar
EcoWest News, March 8, 2022

EcoWest News, March 8, 2022

We've got books, science projects, community energy, and news from across the West in this week's edition of EcoWest News.
3 min read
03
Mar
Bat Research & Education on the Prairies

Bat Research & Education on the Prairies

Bats play an important role in pollination and in balancing insect populations. Organizations in western Canada are looking at where bats live, their role on farms, the impact of wind turbines, and education for pest control professionals.
6 min read
01
Mar
EcoWest News, March 1, 2022

EcoWest News, March 1, 2022

From fire, flood, feral pigs, and industry to minimizing risks, advocating, and leading - EcoWest News, March 1, 2022
2 min read
24
Feb
Evaluating the Benefits & Risks of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

Evaluating the Benefits & Risks of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Citizens Environmental Alliance of Saskatchewan (CEA), along with other Saskatchewan environmental organizations, is calling on the federal government to carry out an environmental impact assessment on the proposed Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project. Here's why.
5 min read
22
Feb
EcoWest News, February 22, 2022

EcoWest News, February 22, 2022

News from across Western Canada, including introductions to Sustainable Building Manitoba, Northeast Swale Watchers, Urban Ocean Lab, and Research for the Front Lines.
2 min read
17
Feb
Theatre for the Planet: Green Kids Inc, Winnipeg

Theatre for the Planet: Green Kids Inc, Winnipeg

Green Kids Inc, Manitoba - inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders through theatre
5 min read
15
Feb
EcoWest News, February 15, 2022

EcoWest News, February 15, 2022

Communities play a key role in advocating for wildlife and peaceful coexistence in this week's issue of EcoWest News.
2 min read