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Kat Kavanagh and her team at Water Rangers are making water quality testing accessible to all through their easy-to-use kits and online data platform. [Learn more] Link opens a new window

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Scientists-turned-entrepreneurs form the team behind CANN Forecast, a startup that is changing the way water pipe leaks are detected using artificial intelligence. Learn more here… [Read more] Link opens a new window

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Climate change affects how much freshwater we have, and where it is. More than half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas by 2050. [Source] Link opens a new window

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$272 M

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Ecosystems are at risk. Scientists estimate a cost of $272 million each year for the Lake Erie economy if we don’t address harmful algae blooms that are posing threats to drinking water safety and ecosystem health. [Source] Link opens a new window

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AquaHacking Challenge 2022-23

Concerned about the quality of your water, lakes and rivers? The AquaHacking Challenge is back in Atlantic Canada. There are five new water issues to tackle. Hosted by AquaAction and St. Mary's University.

Le Défi AquaHacking 2022-23

Es-tu préoccupé par la qualité de l’eau, des lacs et des rivières ? Le Défi AquaHacking est de retour au Canada Atlantique. Il y a cinq nouveaux enjeux à résoudre. Organisé par AquaAction et l'Université St. Mary's.

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FRESHWATER IS A PRECIOUS AND LIMITED RESOURCE, AND IT IS FACING SEVERE THREATS. POLLUTION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING THEIR TOLL.

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