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  • 07 Jul 2023 9:51 AM | Anonymous

    The Manitoba government is releasing its initial Water Strategy Action Plan. This action plan is a focused guide to specific and time-bound actions that government is taking to transform the Water Management Strategy’s focus areas and strategic objectives into concrete actions.

    We released our comprehensive Water Management Strategy on November 8, 2022, which sets the direction for Manitoba’s water future and provides a framework to conserve and protect the environment, enhance resiliency, improve water quality and availability, enhance engagement and Indigenous inclusion in water management, and foster economic development opportunities. The initial Water Strategy Action Plan is a complement to the Water Management Strategy, providing a suite of new water projects, programming and initiatives that Manitoba has launched since the release of the Water Management Strategy and will initiate in fiscal year 2023-24.

    The initial Water Strategy Action Plan builds on extensive input from Manitobans, including the 2021 advice and recommendations from the Expert Advisory Council, additional citizen engagement through EngageMB, and further stakeholder engagement. The investments announced in the initial Water Action Plan reflect this feedback, and are a critical first step towards meeting the water needs of Manitobans in a resilient and sustainable way, while protecting our water resources and ecosystems.

    The action plan is iterative and will be updated regularly to reflect work completed and to provide clarity on next steps and future initiatives. Manitoba is committed to providing transparent and regular progress reports, beginning with an initial progress report within one year of the release of the initial action plan.

    This initial Water Strategy Action Plan signifies a continued commitment to build Manitoba’s water future, and is only the beginning of this work. This is just the first action plan and there will be more to come.

    You can visit https://manitoba.ca/sd/water/index.html to learn more.

    Thanks to all of you who provided your input and feedback as we developed the initial Water Strategy Action Plan.


  • 29 May 2023 2:30 PM | Anonymous

    CWRA MB Webinar - June 13, 2023

    Long-term Trends in Riverine Nutrient Loads, Ratios, and Streamflow in the Red-Assiniboine Basin


    Presented by:

    Amy B. White, Ph.D. Candidate

    StrEAMS Lab, Department of Biology
    University of Waterloo


    12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M.



    For additional information on this webinar, including directions for how to register for this event, please follow the links on the bulletin
    here.
     


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  • 29 May 2023 1:00 PM | Anonymous

    Hello,

    Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is proposing amendments to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER). You are receiving this email from because we understand that your wastewater system is subject to the WSER. As such, we are seeking your input on the proposed amendments.

    We have published the proposed Regulations Amending the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (proposed amendments) in the Canada Gazette I. We are initiating a 60-day public consultation period. We invite you to review the proposed amendments and share any feedback and perspectives by July 26, 2023.

    Proposed Amendments

    The proposed amendments would allow new applications for extensions to upgrade wastewater systems (transitional authorizations). They would also expand temporary bypass authorizations for maintenance work at the treatment plant to include releases from the sewer system and would set conditions based on risk to the environment. ECCC is also proposing to amend administrative provisions to provide greater clarity and resolve implementation issues.

    We have created factsheets that explain through the proposed changes to the Regulations, which are available on our webpage.

    Feedback and Information Sessions

    To provide your comments on the proposed amended regulations, please use the commenting boxes provided on the Canada Gazette webpage and if you have comments on a specific section, please note it. You can comment on behalf of an organization, individually, or anonymously, and your comments will be publicly available to increase transparency and accountability. For more information on how to comment, please visit our site Comment on proposed regulations.

    We will be hosting public information sessions to discuss the proposed amendments, answer questions and receive feedback. To register for a virtual information session, please visit our webpage using the following link: Consultations on wastewater - Canada.ca.

    Please feel free to forward to others that may be interested in participating and providing input.

    Comments collected during the consultation phase will inform the final amended regulations.

    Should you have any questions during the consultation process, please contact us.

    Regards,

     

    Wastewater Section
    Environment and Climate Change Canada/ Government of Canada

    eu-ww@ec.gc.ca  / Tel: 819-420-7727 / Fax: 819-420-7380


  • 02 May 2023 1:16 PM | Anonymous

    ECO Canada: Help us illuminate key demographic and compensation trends.

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    ECO Canada wants to provide environmental workers and their employers with up-to-date insights that will help them navigate these changing times.

    Our 2023 Demographic and Salary survey is designed to do just that – but we need your help!

    By completing this survey, you will help us to illuminate key demographic and compensation trends and provide solutions to some of the environmental sector’s greatest workforce challenges.

    To thank you for your participation, you will receive a chance to be entered to win one of ten $100 gift cards.

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  • 03 Apr 2023 7:00 AM | Anonymous

    The CTV network’s W5 program aired an episode on asbestos-cement pipe. The episode is titled “Something in the Water” and is being promoted as an exposé of a serious threat to community health.

    We expect this program to spark concerns and questions from your community/customers and from local media. So the CWWA has prepared these brief Speaking Notes to assist in addressing those concerns. with your senior management, communications team and Council, or whoever may be asked to address these concerns for your community.

    Download Speaking Notes


  • 21 Mar 2023 9:00 AM | Bill Brenner (Administrator)

    National Indigenous Water Operator Day is March 21 is in recognition of the vital work done and the dedication shown by those who work to provide safe drinking water for communities throughout Manitoba.

    The MWWA would like to thank the Nation's Indigenous Water Operators for their hard work and dedication to their communities and the industry.  We celebrate the work that you do on this day dedicated to you and the important service you provide. 

  • 08 Mar 2023 1:24 PM | Bill Brenner (Administrator)

    The MWWA Board of Directors has  acknowledged the hard work and dedication of dearly departed member Wayne Wall, at this years awards Ceremony,

    Conference Committee member Karly Friesen, read a heartwarming epitaph in front of a full house of delegates and Wayne's Wife and Daughter highlighting Wayne's commitment to the water and wastewater profession, and the MWWA.

    The MWWA Bursary shall now be known as the Wayne Wall Memorial Bursary in honour of Wayne's contributions and support of the MWWA. 

    The Wayne Wall Memorial Bursary is open to the children of all MWWA members in good standing. The child must be in their high school graduation year and pursuing a post secondary education after graduation.  Applications will be available starting in April. 

  • 16 Dec 2022 9:00 AM | Bill Brenner (Administrator)

    The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is pleased to announce we will be offering a 30% discount for Canadians on our AWWA OpCert Exam Prep App. The OpCert Exam Prep App was developed by water industry experts to help operators practice exam question before they sit for their tests. The app features:

    • Explanations of answers, including equations and formulas
    • Progress-tracking with charts and detailed results
    • Access through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and a desktop version via your web browser
    Learn More About the AWWA OpCert Exam Prep App

    Access the Canadian Water Community 30% Discount

    AWWA will discount a 6-month subscription for $20.99 USD (regularly $29.99 USD) and a 12-month subscription for $34.99 USD (regularly $49.99 USD). This discount will be available starting January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

    Signup here: https://groups.builtbyhlt.com/awwa

  • 02 Dec 2022 9:25 AM | Bill Brenner (Administrator)

    New AWWA guide helps water utilities navigate upcoming lead requirements

     

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    A new communications guide to help water utilities navigate the latest regulations concerning lead in drinking water -- in particular the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) -- has been developed by top water sector professionals and is now available on AWWA's website. Many of the communication tools  and information will be highly applicable to Canadian Utilities as well. 

    The Lead Communications Guide and Toolkit draws on insights and examples from utilities throughout the United States and Canada. It was developed by a project committee of AWWA members from the Public Affairs and Water Utility councils with contractor HDR Engineering. An overview of the guide is being presented today, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MST, during an AWWA webinar, Let's Talk Lead: New LCRR Communications Tools to Strengthen Public Trust.

    "Consumers need to hear from us and hear the story of drinking water and what we do to minimize the risk of lead getting into drinking water," she added. "Regardless of whether your utility has a dedicated communications department, we all have the responsibility to engage with our communities proactively and on an ongoing basis. The Lead Communications Guide provides strategies and examples of how utilities can build positive and transparent relationships with their communities and become a trustworthy source of information."

    Included in the guide are sections covering:

    • Best practices for communications, including examples and guidance
    • Tips for communicating about water quality with the public and community members    
    • Regulatory requirements and what they mean for a utility's communication and outreach efforts    
    • Checklists for meeting key LCRR communication and outreach requirements and assessing a utility's readiness for implementation
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