Urban Water TMU technicians share insights into the Wastewater Surveillance Initiative, a powerful data-gathering tool for tracking a range of health threats that the Ontario government has ended. Read more from the The Globe and Mail: bit.ly/46vmbFl

Last stop on our #LakebyLake series is Lake Simcoe! 💧 From 2020 to 2023, over 448 pieces and 200 g of plastic (A lot of this is microplastics, which are very light!) were removed from our sites on #LakeSimcoe.

The JetIce Research Team is hiring a full-time RA to work on the experimental ice rinks! The RA will assist with the construction and maintenance of the ice, conduct various tests/analyses, and could present at conferences and publish research! Job ad: bit.ly/3XlSHXz

Humber River Pals is hosting a Humber River clean up event on August 24th at noon! This clean up will be followed by a River Art and Music Festival from 2-9 PM! Free admission! Location: Sunnyside beach at 1755 Lakeshore Blvd W For more info: bit.ly/3XbZAdG

TMU community members are now encouraged to create personalized land acknowledgments that reflect the individual’s commitment to reconciliation. Take a look at the resources available: torontomu.ca/news-events/ne…

Join us for #SoapboxSciTO, Sept 28 to hear Crizza share her groundbreaking discoveries! She researches the fats that clog up the pipes in our bodies which cause diseases and how we can detect disease early before it becomes a stroke. Learn more: UHN STEM Pathways Soapbox Science

Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, SK, opened its new #WaterTreatmentPlant on August 15. The $8.6M facility, funded by Indigenous Services Canada, will provide safe and reliable #water to all homes and key community buildings. watercanada.net/muskoday-first…

Hear from TMU’s research team working on Wastewater Surveillance of pathogens and how the province is defunding this important work.

On October 25th, Urban Water TMU hosted Downstream 2024! Downstream is an immersive networking experience for young professionals creatively curated by @actual_media Huge thanks to the experts who volunteered their time to the event! Read more here: bit.ly/3YYx7sG

It's here! What happens if there’s an oil spill in the #GreatLakes? And what is the story behind the hidden rivers fueling urban floods? Find out in our latest episode: youtu.be/JmOD1xOc7m4

🚨 Exciting Career Opportunities! 🚨 We’ve just added some incredible new job postings to our website! 🔗Check our career page here: owwa.ca/careers/index.… #jobopportunities #careersinwater #owwa #waterindustry #careergrowth #waterprofessionals

Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, announced the new Canadian #Infrastructure Council, an expert advisory body that will deliver the country’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA). watercanada.net/federal-govern…

Calling all students the "Rain it In" 2025 Competition registration has opened! Teams must register by Feb 2nd, submit reports by Mar 16th, and the top 5 will submit presentations by April 3rd. Good luck!

The International Joint Commission Great Lakes Water Quality Board’s 2024 Great Lakes Regional Poll results reveal that a continued increasing majority of respondents share common beliefs about the value of protecting the Great #Lakes. watercanada.net/2024-poll-publ…

Urban Water TMU welcomes Mike Goffin as the 2024-2025 Bruce Water Policy Fellow! One of Canada’s top water policy leaders, Mike has generously engaged with Urban Water. We look forward to more water policy conversations and initiatives! Read more: bit.ly/4iCxWPA

In Summer 2024, the Urban Water Student Leadership Committee partnered with TRCA to green TMU’s downtown campus! Over 100 trees/shrubs were planted in Fall 2024, with more coming in Spring 2025 through this student-led event. Read more here: bit.ly/4g4LEt3

Today the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Toronto announced $975 million to accelerate the delivery of Waterfront Toronto’s revitalization plan. This plan will help create over 14,000 new homes, including affordable homes, along Toronto’s

Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods, wildfires and heatwaves on the rise. #climatechange #wildfires #floods watercanada.net/canada-invest-…

Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects of 2025 is here! From cutting-edge treatment plants to advanced stormwater management, these projects are shaping the future of water in Canada. Check out the full list: emagazine.watercanada.net/?pid=ODg887571… #Top50 #WaterCanada #Innovation

In Feb 2025, Urban Water TMU hosted a timely seminar on modernizing the Canada Water Act with Dr. Patricia Hania & Mike Goffin! The event sparked thoughtful discussion on the future of water in Canada and the role of adaptive legislation🌊 Read more here: bit.ly/3S7FbTC