Canada has plenty of freshwater, but that doesn’t mean managing it is easy. Communities are dealing with aging water infrastructure, and industries are under pressure to use water ...
On October 1, 2026, more than 100 partners, supporters, entrepreneurs, alumni and water champions gathered in Montreal to celebrate AquaAction’s first decade of supporting ...
Inside the AquaHacking Binational Water Issues — Part 4 of 4
Outlet: The Globe and Mail
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Description: “We recognize that the hardest part often comes after the idea is developed – that’s why AquaAction’s work is so valuable,” says Ms. Silver. For example, AquaEntrepreneur, the organization’s flagship water technology commercialization program, helps strengthen the competitiveness of water innovation companies that are ready to grow in their target market through coaching, pilot projects and opportunities that boost their industry visibility.
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Outlet: The Globe and Mail
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Description: In 2015, Kat Kavanagh built the first Water Rangers prototype at AquaAction’s AquaHacking challenge and became its very first winner. Today, Water Rangers gives communities across Canada water-testing kits, training and a digital platform to collect, understand and share data about their local waterways. AquaAction’s ongoing support has helped Water Rangers strengthen its data platform and has connected the team with mentors and fellow water entrepreneurs.
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Outlet: Water Canada
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Description: According to public opinion research, 86% of Canadians say water literacy for young Canadians should be a high priority, and yet, more than a third (37%) of Canadians do not know where their own tapwater comes from, about half (51%) do not feel well informed about the state of freshwater in Canada, and two in three (66%) think our schools do not prepare young people well on water issues.
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