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| Total Projects: | 23 | |
| Priority SDGs: |
Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3) Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4) Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5) Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) International Cooperation and Capacity Building (SDG 6.a) Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b) Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4) Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1) |
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Fossil fuels
Hospitality Power generation |
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| Organization Types: |
68%
Business
14%
NGO / Civil Society
9%
Utility / Water Service Provider
5%
Academia
5%
International Organization
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| Profile Completion: | 91% | |
Total annual estimated cost to address all water-related challenges: $12,464,802,728.00
Share of total annual estimated cost to address each individual challenge (2015 $USD):
For more about this data, see information on WRI’s Achieving Abundance dataset here.
As reported by organizations on the Hub.
1.1.1.WATER RESOURCES Canada has 7 per cent of the world’s renewable water and is often recognized as one of the world’s water wealthy nations.But this fact can be misleading: about 60 per cent of Canada’s fresh water drains north, while 85 per cent of the population lives within 300km of the southern border. In other words, much of Canada’s water is not where it is needed most, in the heavily populated areas. Even in areas where water is plentiful, it is becoming polluted, such as in the Great Lakes or Lake Winnipeg. In addition, there is periodic drought in certain regions, such as the Prairies. In fact, Canada is not as rich in water as it seems: water is becoming an increasingly challenging issue at regional and national scales the issue in this century that energy was in the last.
1.1.2.WATER USE In 1996, agriculture used about 9 per cent of all water withdrawn in Canada and consumed over 74 per cent of that amount, making it the single largest sectoral consumer of water. Since 1981, water withdrawn for agricultural purposes has been steadily increasing, with most being used for irrigation and 5 per cent being used for livestock purposes. The three most western provinces (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan) are the most intensive agricultural water-users, withdrawing over 90 per cent of the total water volume used on farms in Canada in 1996. It is important, in a country as large and diverse as Canada, to focus on regional scale issues. For example, Flows in the South Saskatchewan River system in western Canada have declined to crisis levels, prompting the Government of Alberta to cap water takings from the South Saskatchewan and a number of its main tributaries. Almost three-quarters of Canada’s irrigated agriculture occurs here, making the South Saskatchewan River Basin one of Canada’s most important regions for production of commodities such as pulse crops, canola, wheat and barley and beefi. It is estimated that two major Canadian droughts that deeply impacted this region in 2001-2002 contributed collectively to a GDP loss of approximately $5.8 billion. Over 40 thousand jobs in the agricultural sector were impacted in the processii.
1.2.WATER QUALITY, ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN HEALTH Canada’s major environmental problems include: air pollution and resulting acid rain severely affecting lakes and damaging forests; metal smelting, coal-burning utilities and vehicle emissions impacting on agricultural and forest productivity; ocean waters becoming contaminated due to agricultural, industrial, mining and forestry activities. There has been a substantial reduction in point source discharges of toxic substances into Canadian waters over the last 15 years. For example, by 2003, under the St. Lawrence Action Plan, toxicity of effluent discharged into the river by 50 of the most polluting industrial plants had been reduced by 96 per cent; 80 plants attained their toxic effluent reduction objective, and 11 persistent bio-accumulative toxic substances were virtually eliminated. The greatest success may be the reduction of dioxins and furans from pulp and paper mills practising chlorine bleaching. This was accomplished through federal government regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and through industry innovation to create a system of pollution prevention and water monitoring. Pollution prevention focuses on the use of processes, practices, materials or products that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste and reduce the overall risk to human health or the environment. However, other key sources of pollution remain. In 1999, 97 per cent of the municipal population received some form of sewage treatment, and 78 per cent received secondary or tertiary treatment. And while Canada has increased the number of communities with primary treatment (from about 1 in 30 in 1989 to 1 in 8 in 1999), about one trillion litres of primary or untreated sewage pours into the water every year. In 1999, about 82,750 tonnes of total nitrogen and 4,950 tonnes of phosphorus was released to lakes, rivers and coastal waters from municipal sewage. Waste management from agriculture, mining, industry and municipalities also presents possible threats to water quality. Leachate from landfills can commence years after a landfill has been decommissioned and can contain a wide variety of chemical compounds. Waste from other sources, including municipal sludge, mine tailings and agricultural waste, may also pose threats to water quality and ecosystem health. The production of agricultural animal waste is becoming more concentrated as animal husbandry evolves into larger operations, requiring appropriate management protocols to minimize risk. There is also a growing concern about the possible presence of pathogens and pharmaceuticals in animal waste. While the number of mines has remained relatively constant in Canada over recent years, operation size is increasing, resulting in a greater volume of wastewater. Bio-solids, the sludge left over following municipal wastewater treatment, is often spread on agricultural land as fertilizer. Unfortunately, assessment of risks associated with these possible sources of water pollution is difficult due to a lack of data. I THINK YOU NEED SOMETHING ON OIL SANDS HERE – it is the biggest mining project in Canada (i think) and is on a massive growth trajectory. With regard to non-point sources of pollution, a tremendous challenge remains in the need to understand and address the cumulative impacts of multiple point and non-point source impacts on ambient water quality and quantity, including agricultural and municipal runoff. In the Canadian Great Lakes region, urban runoff discharges are annually of the order of 105 tonnes of suspended solids, 104 tonnes of chloride, 103 tonnes of oil and grease and 102-103 tonnes of trace metals.
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ALUS (Organization)
ALUS, originally an acronym for Alternative Land Use Services, is an innovative community-developed and farmer-delivered program that produces, enhances and maintains ecosystem services on agricultural lands. Projects such as wetland restoration and enhancement, riparian buffers, shelterbelts, afforestation and native prairie … Learn More
APATEQ - PWT (Organization)
APATEQ's core values and mission are to address water scarcity and pollution issues, with best fit solutions to meet the needs to reduce, reuse and recycle water. Our solutions work in support of the Sustainability and CSR agendas defined by … Learn More
AcquaSolve (Organization)
AcquaSolve provides software solutions that enable organizations to tackle their water challenges. It automates the tracking of product and process water footprints, enables the creation of a water management strategy, and enables performance monitoring. Learn More
Aqueduct Water Systems (Organization)
"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the Earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe, atomically." Neil deGrasse Tyson Every human, regardless of race, identity, orientation, or culture - we are all interconnected by seventy percent water. … Learn More
Clearford (Organization)
Clearford is a new kind of water management company. Operating approximately 200 water and wastewater treatment plants throughout Ontario and 10 sites in India, we deliver unified water infrastructure solutions with sector-leading efficiency. Our comprehensive offering combines innovative water and … Learn More
DBO International (Organization)
To create and implement innovative, environmentally friendly wastewater treatment and reuse solutions for any situation anywhere in the world. System O)) are various certified wastewater treatment solutions in terms of performance by the United States, Canada, Europe, and many others. … Learn More
Eldorado Gold Corporation (Organization)
www.eldoradogold.com/home/default.aspx
Eldorado Gold is a Canadian mid-tier gold and base metals producer with 25 years of experience building and operating mines in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Learn More
Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities (FAAVM) (Organization)
The FAAVM Canada is a nonprofit, charitable organization. Our major focus involves using various multifunctional civil rights programs to help our mostly disadvantaged, underprivileged Communities. Via the FAAVM multilateral humanitarian systems, and activities, we're able to reach out to these … Learn More
Golder Associates Inc (Organization)
Golder is a global, employee-owned organization providing independent consulting, design and construction services in our specialist areas of earth, environment and energy. Learn More
H2O Innovation, Inc. (Organization)
Water is vital and complex. We simplify water by integrating leading technologies and a trusted team of experts into intelligent solutions, solving water for good. Learn More
InterContinental Hotels Group (Organization)
Conserve water and help secure water access in those areas at greatest risk: Implement tools to reduce the water footprint of our hotels Mitigate water risk through stakeholder collaboration to deliver water stewardship at basin level Collaborate to ensure adequate … Learn More
Kurita Group (Organization)
www.kurita.co.jp/english/index.html
For as long as nearly 70 years since its founding in 1949, Kurita Water Industries has been consistently operating in two areas of "water and the environment." To cater to diverse customer needs, the Kurita Group provides comprehensive solutions by … Learn More
PUR Projet (Organization)
We develop agroforestry projects within the supply chains of companies (Insetting) and value water benefits, among others. We develop as well a Trees4Water valuation tool that we would like to share with your platform. WE REGENERATE ECOSYSTEMS TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS … Learn More
Polis Water Sustainability Project (WSP) (Organization)
The POLIS Water Sustainability Project (WSP) recognizes that water scarcity is largely a social dilemma that cannot be solved by technical innovations alone. Instead, it must be addressed through new, integrated approaches to water management and decision-making. The WSP develops … Learn More
Puroxi Pure Water Global Inc (Organization)
Our main focus at Puroxi Pure Water Global Inc. is to supply natural, eco-friendly products, in an ethical and socially responsible manner, to purify/treat water on a national and global level, for safe, healthy consumption. We are especially proud to … Learn More
WT&C Innovates Inc. (Organization)
Providing a new and innovative technology for in solution metals extraction as a replacement option to reverse osmosis, ion exchange, solvent extraction and chemical treatment of waters used in industry. Learn More
Water Canada (Organization)
Water Canada is an influencer, a networker, and a newsmaker. Our editors and researchers know the industry and the people implementing plans and projects on the frontlines. Thousands of readers turn to us for exclusive, insightful content that speaks to … Learn More
WaterTAP Ontario (Organization)
The WaterTAP mandate to help foster a new generation of world-class water technology businesses strengthens Ontario’s position as the North American centre of water excellence, and maintains Ontario’s leadership in conserving and sustaining water resources for present and future generations. Learn More
WebFactor (Organization)
WebFactor is a professional Web Design and Development company in Burlington, Ontario. Our skilled developers & designers deliver Responsive WordPress Website, eCommerce Store solution, SEO, SMO and Mobile Application Development services at affordable range. Learn More
Whirlpool Corporation (Organization)
Whirlpool Corporation is fiercely committed to helping our consumers improve their lives at home through the use of our products. We design our products with our consumers in mind—including innovative features that save time, reduce costs and lower their environmental … Learn More
Wttec Systems Inc. (Organization)
Our Mission Empower communities, governments, and organizations to create processes that result in a zero carbon footprint by leveraging global strategic partnerships in green technology. Our Team We are led by innovators and visionaries from multiple industries who share a … Learn More
ALUS Nature & Climate Solutions (Project)
alus.ca/nature-climate-solutions/new-acre-nature-investments
New Acre Nature Investments support farmers and ranchers in creating new acres of nature on their lands to sequester carbon, enhance biodiversity, improve water quality, and strengthen rural economies and communities. Working together with corporate partners, New Acre enables investment … Learn More
Clean and Conserve Education Program (Project)
www.projectwet.org/cleanandconserve
The Clean and Conserve Education Program is designed to help children ages four and older learn about water conservation and healthy hygiene practices through school and community educators, or on their own. The program has five educational components, divided by … Learn More
Clean and Conserve Education Program. (Project)
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As part of Ecolab�s global philanthropic program, Solutions for Life, Ecolab and the Project WET Foundation co-created the Clean and Conserve Education Program. Since launching the partnership in2014, this free curriculum has reached more than 7.47 million individuals in 88 … Learn More
Connecting People with Water across Canada (Project)
Swim Drink Fish promotes water literacy and water stewardship by encouraging partners to join them at the water’s edge to connect with and better understand their local waters. One of the biggest threats currently facing our lakes and waterways is … Learn More
Flood Mitigation Collaborative Hub (Project)
Promote Awareness of Flood Risk Challenges and Protection Collaborate with public and private institutions with similar missions Increasingly develop and participate in webinars, seminars, publications, and demonstration/training workshops. Project Results Increased public awareness of the socio-economic, municipal, infrastructural, private, and … Learn More
Forest restoration program (Project)
www1.plant-for-the-planet.org/forest-restoration-program
ITPA was born in 1998, from the initiative of environmentalists committed to guaranteeing the protection of one of the last and most conserved fragments of Atlantic Forest, in Rio de Janeiro, the Tingu Biological Reserve. We are currently the largest … Learn More
Global Clean Water Project for Haiti (GCWPH) (Project)
Improving Health by Providing Clean Water in Haiti Good health begins with access to clean water Did you know that half of the world's hospital beds are filled with people suffering from a water related disease? In developing countries, about … Learn More
International Forestry Initiative (Project)
Forests provide much of the world’s most biodiverse habitat on land, making their protection a priority for maintaining biodiversity. They also provide flood control and water regulation benefits. In 2011, we launched a new environmental initiative with funding to help … Learn More
Line of Credit for Solar rooftop segment for commercial, industrial and residential housing sectors (Project)
www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp081
Enabling access to long-term, affordable finance for solar rooftop installation projects in commercial, industrial and residential housing sectors in India, including vulnerable communities. India is the world's fourth largest carbon emitter, responsible for 6 per cent of global greenhouse gas … Learn More
Managing Water Quality at Old Copper Mine Site (Project)
www.bhp.com/community/case-studies/2018/08/long-term-water-q...
This project demonstrated innovative design in treating acidic drainage to reclaim disturbed lands. When water quality in the pit lake threatened to degrade beyond regulatory compliance levels in 2004, BHP undertook an innovative in-lake water management system, called the Middle … Learn More
North America Rain Barrel Donation Program (Project)
www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/...
Coca-Cola partnered with many organizations to distribute 55-gallon syrup drums to be reused as rain barrels for residential properties. The collected water is reused for outdoor water needs, conserving water and preventing polluted runoff. Learn More
Project WET International Network (Project)
www.projectwet.org/international
Project WET is currently active in more than 75 countries around the world through a network of partner organizations that range from small NGOs to major international corporations and organizations. We only go where we’re invited! We work with our … Learn More
Red Deer River (Project)
www.purprojet.com/project/red-deer-river
Planting of Trees to Restore Watershed Health, in Partnership with Farmers in the Province of Alberta The project focus for the first year was put on restoring the Blindman River, an affluent of Red Deer River. Agricultural activities have led … Learn More
SmartBarley Platform (Project)
AB InBev partners with growers around the world to produce high-quality malt barley, the primary ingredient in our world class beers. AB InBev developed a platform for growers to benchmark their barley practices and performance across a global grower network, … Learn More
SWAC/LWAC Plants Around the World (Project)
Summary Seawater/Lake Water Air Conditioning (SWAC/LWAC) technology produces air conditioning without the use of chemical agents. Acting alone, SWAC/LWAC can reduce electricity usage by up to 90% when compared to traditional air conditioning systems. When developed in conjunction with Ocean … Learn More
Tommy Thompson Park Wetland Regeneration (Project)
www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/...
TCCC helped fund a sediment capping project of a confined disposal facility on the Leslie Street Spit. Leslie Street Spit had been historically used for industrial and shipping activities and disposal of trash from the construction industry and sediments dredged … Learn More
Wastewater treatment in Chilliwack (Project)
www.molsoncoors.com/sites/molsonco/files/OurImprint-Report_2...
Located in British Columbia�s Fraser Valley, our state-of-the-art Chilliwack brewery will be partnering with the City of Chilliwack to upgrade the municipal wastewater treatment facility, adding a biogas generation unit that will produce a carbon neutral biogas fuel source. The … Learn More
Water Efficiency in Kirin Group's Castlemain Parkins Plant (Project)
As Brisbane is the area of the highest water risk in Kirin group, the Castlemain Parkins Plant in Brisbane introduced the cutting-edge facility to reduce water use in 2008. Its initial cost was about 250 million yen. The facility enables … Learn More
Water Ethics Network (Project)
The Water Ethics Network facilitates sharing of experience, ideas and information about events and activities relating to water ethics. The aim is to bring water ethics into everyday discourse of water policies and management decisions so that choices about water … Learn More
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