Canadian Freshwater Alliance

Nahanni River of Forgiveness: An epic journey, a story of reconnection and reconciliation

May 25, 2018

Guest blog by Geoff Bowie, director and co-producer of the Nahanni River of Forgiveness Documentary. The Nahanni River currently lacks protections as a navigable water that is excluded from the schedule of the Navigation Protection Act.

Groundwater dis-contents: BC water savings could dry up

May 16, 2018

Before you make a big purchase, you want to know how much money is in your bank account. Groundwater is like an underground bank account, yet we currently manage it with a blindfold on.

Floods in Canada: On the Rise

May 09, 2018

Five of the most destructive floods in Canadian history have occurred since 2010. This is the first in a 2-part series about flooding in Canada.

Does Bill C-69 impede science by fogging the link between the environment and navigable waters?

May 02, 2018

The same waters that float a canoe, provide water for deer to drink, and for fish to swim. However, the political pen can fail to account for the full value of rivers.

What you had to say about navigable water protections

Apr 26, 2018

Earlier this year, we reached out to our most active supporters to learn how you want to continue to engage and mobilize. And you responded with opinions, hopes, and priorities for the protection of navigable waters.

Understanding Bill C69

Apr 24, 2018

We put together a few infographics to help you understand the impact of changes to navigable water protections over time.

Recent Freshwater Alliance Posts

Nahanni River of Forgiveness: An epic journey, a story of reconnection and reconciliation

Groundwater dis-contents: BC water savings could dry up

Floods in Canada: On the Rise

Does Bill C-69 impede science by fogging the link between the environment and navigable waters?

What you had to say about navigable water protections

Understanding Bill C69

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