Submitted by Living Lakes Canada Beneath the communities, farms, and ecosystems of the Columbia Basin lies a hidden lifeline: groundwater. A new scientific assessment commissioned…
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Groundwater levels highlight need for expanded monitoring
According to a recent survey conducted by Living Lakes Canada, 72% of respondents are highly concerned about groundwater in the Columbia Basin, with primary worries…
Monitoring shows variability in response to drought conditions
By Living Lakes Canada July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth and set the stage for rampant and worsening drought impacts across Western…
Equipping college students to tap into the groundwater field
Did you know that approximately 25% of people living in Canada rely on groundwater for drinking water? Groundwater is a critical freshwater source for both…
Local leading the charge for women in groundwater
With the growing climate crisis, surface water supplies are becoming less reliable. We need a greater understanding of our groundwater systems. Invermere resident Carol Luttmer…
Summer 2021 saw drop in groundwater levels in Basin
Hot and smoky conditions in the Columbia Basin and elsewhere in British Columbia were not the only signs of quickening climate change impacts this summer….
Groundwater management crucial in Upper Columbia Basin
Columbia Basin businesses and landowners who use groundwater for non-domestic purposes are reminded they are legally required to apply for a water licence. This change…