Council of the Federation: Recognizing Excellence in Water Stewardship
The Council of the Federation (COF) Water Stewardship Council has announced the creation of the Excellence in Water Stewardship Awards. These awards will recognize outstanding achievement, innovative practice and leadership in the area of water stewardship. The award will be presented to organizations, partnerships, businesses, institutions, and community groups to recognize their outstanding contributions to the improvement of water stewardship and conservation. The award builds on the COF Water Charter, which was endorsed by Premiers in 2010. The Charter recognizes [...]
Region of Waterloo’s 2013 Community Environmental Fund Calling for Proposals
The Region of Waterloo Community Environmental Fund (CEF) is issuing a call for proposals to community members and organizations. Financial assistance is available for a wide range of environmental projects that contribute to local environmental stewardship or promote community sustainability. Priority will be given to projects that: Conserve, enhance and/or acquire Regional ecologically significant natural features Reduce greenhouse gases, air pollutants, energy usage and/or waste Promote environmentally sustainable actions and behaviours Research environmental issues important to the region To be [...]
SOWC Researcher Profile – Dr. Deborah MacLatchy
Dr. Deborah MacLatchy is the Vice-President: Academic & Provost and a Professor of Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University, in Waterloo. An ecotoxicologist and comparative endocrinologist, Dr. MacLatchy's research focuses on the study of the effects of toxic chemicals on fish reproduction, development and growth. Ecotoxicological research plays an important role in protecting human health through detecting the effects of urban and agricultural activity on aquatic ecosystems. This research can be used to prevent or remediate detrimental effects of water contamination [...]