The Global Institute for Water Security at the University of Saskatchewan is the top water resources research institute in Canada and one of the most advanced hydrology research centres in the world. GIWS is dedicated to:
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Women Plus Water
The Global Institute for Water Security supports Women Plus Water - an international community which increases the visibility of women in water and engages people through an annual lecture series, an expert list, and mentorship opportunities to learn about the gendered impacts of water research, management, and decision-making.
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The Global Institute for Water Security helps lead the Global Water Futures program and the GWF Observatories network.
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The Conversation Canada
Curated by professionals, the Conversation Canada is an independent source of news and views delivered directly to the public. The articles below are authored by faculty and students, involved in the Global Water Futures community.
How do snowflakes form? Is each snowflake really unique? Why is some snow light and fluffy or heavy? The amazing science of snow
Krystopher Chutko - University of Saskatchewan
Many a writer has mused about snowflakes as a natural work of art. Here’s a scientific look at the amazing nature of snowflakes and snow.
Ripple effect: As global freshwater basins dry up, the threat to ecosystems and communities grows
Xander Huggins - University of Victoria
When people use freshwater beyond a physically sustainable rate, it sets off a cascade of impacts on ecosystems, people and the planet. These impacts include groundwater wells running dry, fish populations becoming stranded before they are able to spawn and protected wetland ecosystems turning into dry landscapes.
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