Reducing plastic consumption is the only strategy that will keep microplastics out of our lakes. Read more in the new @ConversationCA article from @water_institute's #MicroplasticsFingerprinting project: https://lnkd.in/grBSwRAV
The Water Institute
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Waterloo, Ontario 1,083 followers
Ranked among the top 10 water research institutions in the world, we are a leader in water research and education.
About us
The Water Institute is a global leader in interdisciplinary water research and education. We facilitate collaboration, support excellence and promote innovation in interdisciplinary water research and education. Today, more than 150 faculty members from all six University of Waterloo faculties and 24 departments are members of the Water Institute.
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https://uwaterloo.ca/water-institute/
External link for The Water Institute
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- 2-10 employees
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- Waterloo, Ontario
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- Blue Economy, Watershed Management, Global Water Cycle, Urban Water Systems, Human Health and Well-Being, and water
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“Forever chemicals” pose risks to our health and environment that we must take seriously. That’s why our Government is stepping up to better protect the water & air quality of Canadians. We are taking bold, science-based measures to protect our families and wildlife!
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Discover the latest in water research! Explore the latest publications by Water Institute researchers here: https://lnkd.in/gVaAi8Gd #PFAS #hydrology #wastewater #Streamflow
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In the Media: Why are floods so costly for communities? Water Institute member Dr. Jason Thistlethwaite explains the economic impact intense rain and flooding has on cities and towns on The Morning Edition K-W with @craignorriscbc Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gpxVcEME
Why floods are so costly for communities | The Morning Edition - K-W with Craig Norris | Live Radio | CBC Listen
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Inside WaterResearch - Issue 19: Dive into the performance of various models on the #GreatLakes — a region with complex transboundary datasets, diverse climatic and land use conditions, and immense socio-economic importance to both the USA and Canada. Featuring research by Dr. Juliane (Julie) Mai, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo Faculty of Science. https://bit.ly/3y3izNM
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The July 17th edition of #WaterNews is out now! https://bit.ly/4dnVTqP If you haven't already, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on our latest research and programs. #WastewaterMonitoring #WorldWaterCongress @AWF_Research #Niagara #GLSGF2024 #GreatLakes
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We have an exciting opportunity for a research position in the Water Institute. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gWpBsiUP
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In the Media: Water Institute member Dr. Blair Feltmate advises city and residents to work on flood risk maps to figure out where the water will go during major precipitation events, and work on built and natural structures to mitigate flood risk. via the Montreal Gazette https://lnkd.in/g6AkznUZ
Montreal says sewer system can't handle rainfall like it saw this week
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Love Your Lake, a shoreline assessment and education program delivered by @WatershedsCAN & @cwf_fcf, is featured in the latest issue of @MagazineCottage! Here are 5 ways to protect your lake: https://lnkd.in/gnRHmMGB
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Improving our understanding of local water budgets and, in particular, the role of groundwater is imperative to making informed management and conservation decisions. Learn more in the #WaterResearch article: The Columbia River Wetlands: Assessing the importance of groundwater Featuring research by Rebecca Rooney, Casey Remmer and Catriona Leven. https://bit.ly/3RNWTvU
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