Environmental scientist weighs in on coal mining debates in Western Canada, explaining selenium and the technologies and practices to lower its concentrations in nearby waterways to coal mining operations
Tag Archives water management
Selenium not deal breaker in coal mining: expert
An environmental scientist says improved methods in rock handling and technologies can lower selenium levels
Alberta irrigation project on grasslands approved
Environmental concerns raised by Alberta conservation groups over irrigation expansion project within rural municipality
Saskatchewan farmer uses tile drainage to manage water
A pilot project underway near Outlook is examining aspects of tile drainage in conjunction with irrigation
The integration of both irrigation and tile drainage results in higher yields, water efficiency, improved soils and less nutrient runoff, says one producer.
Drought, farms and The Beaver Manifesto
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
Despite being less than popular with farmers, beavers have a significant role in water management, especially during droughts, a book by an Alberta professor contends.
Alberta eases water access for riparian restoration
Small riparian restoration projects in the province will no longer need a licence for temporary water diversion
Alberta government removes requirement for temporary diversion licence to water plants up to 100 cubic metres per day for smaller riparian restoration projects
VIDEO: Potato video highlights importance of water conservation
Potato Growers of Alberta release the third of a five-part video series, highlighting the potato industry’s efficient use of water to tend to their acres producing the high-value crop during drought conditions.
Alberta family embraces regenerative ranching
The Toews remain committed to the regenerative approach, saying it helped them survive BSE and drought
Alberta ranchers have found regenerative ranching key to surviving ups and downs of the business
Manitoba farm group named finalist for national water innovation award
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association has been noted for their collaboration on their Aquanty hydrological modelling project
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s Aquanty Project for local hydrological modelling has earned them one of three finalist spots for a national award from Water Canada.
ReinCloud 3 app introduced to improve irrigation management
Reinke Manufacturing updates its software for farm managers
Reinke Manufacturing, an irrigation systems company, introduced its first cloud computing software, ReinCloud, in 2016. In late March the company unveiled the latest update to that system, ReinCloud 3. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android systems.
Water researcher warns of looming shortages
Water could be in short supply in Alberta again this spring, says a director with Global Water Futures.
