Water logged

How many times a day do you use water? For showering, flushing, drinking, gardening — the list seems endless; however, the supply is not. From coast to coast, the quality of our marine and freshwater supply plays a role in so many aspects of our lives. At CWF, we’re taking notice of the way Canadians use water.

Recently, CWF teamed up with the University of Lethbridge to develop webisodes (waterunderfire.ca) that illustrate the strain placed on water through consumption, and the importance of awareness and conservation. Each video documents a different facet of Canada’s affected water. If we can help each Canadian learn the importance of using a little less, it could mean millions fewer gallons being processed each day.

CWF is also taking a closer look into aquaculture. Commonly known as commercial fish farming, aquaculture blends CWF’s focus on wildlife, habitat and water together. In August, we sent our team of conservation researchers to British Columbia to take a closer look at the fish farming industry. There are many concerns over fish farms such as disease, biological pollution, migration route interruption and the danger to other species. Even the waste created from beneath the net cages (where the fish are held) physically and chemically alters the environment by introducing antibiotics, pesticides, disinfectants, preservatives and bleaches. By visiting the farms, our researchers saw the effects of aquaculture in Canada first hand, giving CWF a greater perspective into what needs to be done. Stay tuned for photos and further findings.