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News
Climate change limits progress on cleaning up the River Thames: study
A study led by a University of Waterloo Water Institute researcher has learned that climate change is causing an increase in algae blooms in the United Kingdom’s River Thames despite a four-decade-long decline in phosphorus loads. The study completed a detailed analysis of the river’s 150-year water quality record to examine these trends.
Model of Antarctica’s water enhances sea level forecasts
Researchers have generated the first dataset of water flow beneath the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet, which will lead to more accurate projections of sea level rise.
Kelsey Leonard lead author of new climate impacts assessment
Dr. Kelsey Leonard, a Water Institute member, professor in the Faculty of Environment, and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Waters, Climate, and Sustainability, served as sector co-chair and lead author of the Water Resources chapter in the recently released New York State Climate Impacts Assessment.
Events
WaterLeadership | Leverage Your Strengths to Grow Your Water Career
Leverage Your Strengths to Grow Your Water Career
World Water Day 2025
World Water Day 2025 – Save our Glaciers!
Celebrate World Water Day 2025 with the Water Institute! Join us for a full-day conference featuring inspiring keynote speakers, a showcase of innovative student research, award presentations, networking opportunities, and a complimentary lunch. Don't miss this exciting event!
Water infrastructure in resource-constrained shrinking and expanding cities: The impact on water quality and public health
As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Nancy G. Love, JoAnn Silverstein Distinguished University Professor, Borchardt and Glysson Collegiate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, will present: Water infrastructure in resource-constrained shrinking and expanding cities: The impact on water quality and public health.
This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).
