Katherine Balpataky

Accidental guardians: How reservoirs are decreasing nitrogen and phosphorus loads reaching Lake Winnipeg | Water Institute | University of Waterloo A WaterLeadership Snapshot

How reservoirs are decreasing nitrogen and phosphorus loads reaching Lake Winnipeg (ft. open data accessed via @datastream.org) uwaterloo.ca/water-instit...

#natureismetal

Dear David ("certified Map Guy™"😄), this is a great story. While I can't really speak for the entire water sector, I'm pretty sure all would forgive you for the typo because this graphic is so effective. It actually is perfect!

#workhard #livelong #teachwell

Some beautiful connections made in a beautiful environment!

UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for ever lower costs NEW YORK (AP) — The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to

Don't miss this bright spot on the #climate news landscape: renewable energy has passed a positive tipping point where solar is now 41% cheaper and wind power 53% cheaper globally than the lowest-cost fossil fuel - UN www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/environment/...

Great interview on Metro Morning with Jennifer Bonnell, author of Reclaiming the Don, about the bold history of Toronto's iconic river. More news this week about the opening of Biidaasige Park jenniferbonnell.com/books-public... @toronto.ca @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social

Meet DataStream's Data Services Manager, Patrick!

From friends, at a water festival in Lyon, France.

Enjoyed this one a lot!

Weight of traditional knowledge discussed at public hearing for Diavik's water licence | CBC News A handful of Indigenous governments want to see more criteria enshrined in the conditions of Diavik diamond mine's new water licence, to determine that water will be safe for cultural uses.

Indigenous traditional knowledge should be considered with equal weight to Western science when it comes to assessing water, says some Indigenous governments.

The Wek'èezhìi Land and Water Board is holding a public hearing about Diavik diamond mine, in Behchokǫ this week www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

NATURE TO NET ZERO ALUS has embarked on a journey to develop an efficient, cost-effective and principle-based carbon quantification methodology that works for carbon buyers and farmers. Here's why and how we're doing it...

So excited to see this new communications space for ALUS' New Acre carbon sequestration work. #ALUS farmers and ranchers are delivering so much benefit to Canadians, it's inspiring. If you work on #climate issues, you need to look at this. alus.shorthandstories.com/nature-to-ne...

Opinion: Make space in your life for ‘blue space’ The aquatic equivalent of green space has received increasing attention from researchers interested in its impact on our psychological and physiological health, as well as the health of the planet

Your brain on water www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... @theglobeandmail.com

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Celebrating my dear friend Cindy's 50th with a bike ride & then onto Massey Hall (131) for Oscar Peterson's 100th! What a great day! #JazzSky @teamroxycindy #oscarpeterson

Along the Rideau Canal. Merrickville, Ontario. #spring #nature #trees #water #travel #photography

Collaborating with researchers that leverage AI to make use of community-based water monitoring data is a powerful combination! We've seen it work for water data.

Wouldn't it be great if Canada considered CBS in #SDG reporting? @nanditabasu.bsky.social

New drops: Inspired by #Handel's Water Music (1717), “Echoes of the Thames” transports listeners across 150 years of water quality data. Performed by #Indiana U’s #Baroque Orchestra. 🎵 Who knew the #phosphorus loads could sound so beautiful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x6Q...

Robert Macfarlane’s new book asks a question he couldn’t ignore: Is a river alive? The author and naturalist visited three rivers (including one in Canada) to explore what it means to give the waterways the same rights as people

Is a River Alive? What's your favourite river in the world?https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books/article-is-a-river-alive-robert-mcfarlane-new-book-nature-writer/ ‪@robgmacfarlane.bsky.social‬ @theglobeandmail.com

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Meet our new Data Specialist, Jessica. She's amazing!

Such incredible work coming out of Hakai!

Robert Macfarlane: Is a River Alive?
Mon. May 26, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Toronto Reference Library

@toronto.ca

Looking forward to seeing the huge network of supporters and partner that are now following through on the interests of that group! #rivergala

Yep. One of the most notable moments in my career was a visit to Flinders from Ghislain de Marsily during my PhD. He made the point that aquifer heterogeneity is a good thing because it means we need many hydrogeologists. We have so much to learn about the subsurface.

Totally agree @dylanjirvine.bsky.social . There's still so much to uncover and analyse to ensure the protection of our water resources down here. Money should invested wisely.

Loving all the stories about Great Lakes affection being shared in CBC Radio 1 Ontario Today #OntarioToday #LakeErieLove

A great look of PFAS contamination across Canada.

A lovely read. As told by law professor Aimée Craft.

The Great Lakes economy depends on water | The Narwhal Climate change, geopolitics and business opportunities power the Great Lakes blue economy in Canada and the U.S.

The “blue economy” in the Great Lakes region is many things to many people. How can we steward water to provide jobs and attract businesses without inflicting severe ecological damage?

@thenarwhal.ca investigates this question in their new blue economy series: thenarwhal.ca/great-lakes-...

Hey, thanks for checking us out Dylan. Me too. Earth before Mars all the way.