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WaterSMART publishes report on Alberta’s water challenges in 2022

CALGARY (December 13, 2022) – On December 13, WaterSMART Solutions published a paper to provide a policy guide and brief backgrounder on Alberta’s water challenges for those who are engaged in water management across the province. Water is the critical input for agriculture, energy, agri-food processing, municipal growth, recreation, and tourism. The choices we make…
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Women in Energy Transformation project features WaterSMART CEO Kim Sturgess

CALGARY (October 8, 2021) – The Founder and CEO of WaterSMART Solutions, Kim Sturgess, has recently been featured in the Women in Energy Transformation project for her outstanding contributions to sustainability in the resource sector through improved water management practices. The following excerpt details her accomplishments and ambitions for innovative clean energy technology in the…
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Stormwater Management Cooperative receives 2021 Water’s Next Award

Collaborative Stormwater Management Initiative (CSMI) NEWS RELEASE June 15, 2021 Stormwater Management Cooperative receives 2021 Water’s Next Award CALGARY (June 15, 2021) – On June 10, 2021 the Collaborative Stormwater Management Initiative (CSMI) was awarded the Canadian Water Summit’s 2021 Water’s Next Award in the Stormwater category. This award recognizes CSMI’s significant contribution to the…
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WaterPortal launches video on grassland and water health for Let’s Talk About Water’s Short Film Competition

CALGARY, ALBERTA, June 1, 2021 – The Alberta WaterPortal Society’s submission for Let’s Talk About Water’s 2021 International Film competition emphasizes the benefits that properly managed grasslands can have for water quality and ecosystem health. The video provides in-depth and understandable details in only two minutes on how grassland ecosystems provide valuable benefits, such as filtering water.…
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Newly formed Stormwater Management Cooperative creates regional stormwater solution   

Stormwater Management Cooperative (CSMI) NEWS RELEASE January 11, 2021 Newly formed Stormwater Management Cooperative creates regional stormwater solution    CALGARY (Jan. 11, 2021) –The incorporation of the Stormwater Management Cooperative (CSMI) in early December 2020 marks the formal establishment of an innovative and collaborative approach for regional protection against the impacts of severe weather in southern…
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