Global Water Futures Observatories
@gwfobservatories.bsky.social
🌍 Canada’s premier national freshwater research facility
📈 Open-access to water research data
💧 Instrumented water observing sites, laboratories, and deployable systems.
gwfo.ca
📈 Open-access to water research data
💧 Instrumented water observing sites, laboratories, and deployable systems.
gwfo.ca
From glacial pools to man-made reservoirs, #Canada is home to more lakes than any other country in the world. These bodies of water are crucial to communities, providing year-round recreation, fishing, hydroelectric energy, and more.
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Protecting lakes for future generations: USask researcher focuses on water quality - News
From glacial pools to man-made reservoirs, Canada is home to more lakes than any other country in the world. These bodies of water are crucial to communities, providing year-round recreation, fishing,...
news.usask.ca
October 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
From glacial pools to man-made reservoirs, #Canada is home to more lakes than any other country in the world. These bodies of water are crucial to communities, providing year-round recreation, fishing, hydroelectric energy, and more.
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
Warming winters are shrinking ice cover on the Great Lakes: shortening winters by about 2 weeks every decade, fueling algal blooms, altering ecosystems, and eroding cultural and recreational traditions.
Read More: theconversation.com/warmer-weath...
Read More: theconversation.com/warmer-weath...
Warmer weather is leading to vanishing winters in North America’s Great Lakes
Warming winters are impacting lakes globally. However, most monitoring in the Great Lakes occurs during warmer, calmer weather. A new report highlights how policymakers can improve winter monitoring.
theconversation.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Warming winters are shrinking ice cover on the Great Lakes: shortening winters by about 2 weeks every decade, fueling algal blooms, altering ecosystems, and eroding cultural and recreational traditions.
Read More: theconversation.com/warmer-weath...
Read More: theconversation.com/warmer-weath...
Artist Gennadiy Ivanov is showcasing many of his artworks at the 5 Elements Art Exhibition in the Undercroft Gallery in Norwich, UK. The exhibit runs until September 27.
Learn more:
💧 Future Radio interview: www.mixcloud.com/futureradio/...
💧 Video of exhibit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1oC...
Learn more:
💧 Future Radio interview: www.mixcloud.com/futureradio/...
💧 Video of exhibit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1oC...
September 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Artist Gennadiy Ivanov is showcasing many of his artworks at the 5 Elements Art Exhibition in the Undercroft Gallery in Norwich, UK. The exhibit runs until September 27.
Learn more:
💧 Future Radio interview: www.mixcloud.com/futureradio/...
💧 Video of exhibit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1oC...
Learn more:
💧 Future Radio interview: www.mixcloud.com/futureradio/...
💧 Video of exhibit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1oC...
New paper out: The Canadian Global Water Futures programme – creation, foundation, and operation
As GWF concluded this year, the article looks back at how the program was built, its achievements (2,000+ publications, 3,100+ talks), and lessons for future water research in Canada & globally.
As GWF concluded this year, the article looks back at how the program was built, its achievements (2,000+ publications, 3,100+ talks), and lessons for future water research in Canada & globally.
The Canadian Global water Futures programme – creation, foundation, and operation
The world is entering an era of immense water-related threats, from floods, droughts, and other extreme events to degradation of water quality and severe pressure on aquatic ecosystems, increasing ...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New paper out: The Canadian Global Water Futures programme – creation, foundation, and operation
As GWF concluded this year, the article looks back at how the program was built, its achievements (2,000+ publications, 3,100+ talks), and lessons for future water research in Canada & globally.
As GWF concluded this year, the article looks back at how the program was built, its achievements (2,000+ publications, 3,100+ talks), and lessons for future water research in Canada & globally.
Online Seminar Series focused on the key thematic messages of the the United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR): next up tomorrow is Cooperation and participation for preserving mountains and glaciers – Focus on Europe and North America t.co/Qsehg6BVgw
September 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Online Seminar Series focused on the key thematic messages of the the United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR): next up tomorrow is Cooperation and participation for preserving mountains and glaciers – Focus on Europe and North America t.co/Qsehg6BVgw
Join us at Session FS 3.116: High Mountain Hydrology and Cryosphere under Global Change – Observations, Modelling, Prospects, part of #IMC25 in Innsbruck, next week! @imc2025.bsky.social @gewex.bsky.social
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#IMC25 - FS 3.116: High mountain hydrology and cryosphere under global change: observations, modelling, prospects
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September 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Join us at Session FS 3.116: High Mountain Hydrology and Cryosphere under Global Change – Observations, Modelling, Prospects, part of #IMC25 in Innsbruck, next week! @imc2025.bsky.social @gewex.bsky.social
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Smoke from wildfires is speeding up glacier melt in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. It is a stark reminder of how interconnected our climate system is. As air quality suffers, our ice is disappearing. #GlacierYear2025
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Darkened by ash from wildfires, glaciers in the Canadian Rockies are melting even faster
Ash on the surface of once-reflective glaciers accelerates the rapid melting of ice long after fires are extinguished
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September 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Smoke from wildfires is speeding up glacier melt in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. It is a stark reminder of how interconnected our climate system is. As air quality suffers, our ice is disappearing. #GlacierYear2025
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Yesterday was #WorldLakeDay!
Since 2014, researchers have monitored Buffalo Pound Lake to track bloom dynamics and deliver live data that helps provide clean drinking water to 25% of Saskatchewan.
Learn more research-groups.usask.ca/baulch/buffa...
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Since 2014, researchers have monitored Buffalo Pound Lake to track bloom dynamics and deliver live data that helps provide clean drinking water to 25% of Saskatchewan.
Learn more research-groups.usask.ca/baulch/buffa...
@usask.ca @gwfobservatories.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Yesterday was #WorldLakeDay!
Since 2014, researchers have monitored Buffalo Pound Lake to track bloom dynamics and deliver live data that helps provide clean drinking water to 25% of Saskatchewan.
Learn more research-groups.usask.ca/baulch/buffa...
@usask.ca @gwfobservatories.bsky.social
Since 2014, researchers have monitored Buffalo Pound Lake to track bloom dynamics and deliver live data that helps provide clean drinking water to 25% of Saskatchewan.
Learn more research-groups.usask.ca/baulch/buffa...
@usask.ca @gwfobservatories.bsky.social
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Mission accomplished! Our glider pilot Lydia recovers SG Goot from Lake Nipigon after a successful mission in collaboration with OMNR. Next stop: Lake Superior Shoals! @globservingsystem.bsky.social @gwfobservatories.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Mission accomplished! Our glider pilot Lydia recovers SG Goot from Lake Nipigon after a successful mission in collaboration with OMNR. Next stop: Lake Superior Shoals! @globservingsystem.bsky.social @gwfobservatories.bsky.social
"Canada, for the second time in recent history, has a coast to coast to coast drought." Droughts of this nature are becoming more severe, longer in duration, and more extensive.
John Pomeroy speaks with CBC about how this drought offers a learning opportunity.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
John Pomeroy speaks with CBC about how this drought offers a learning opportunity.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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August 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"Canada, for the second time in recent history, has a coast to coast to coast drought." Droughts of this nature are becoming more severe, longer in duration, and more extensive.
John Pomeroy speaks with CBC about how this drought offers a learning opportunity.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
John Pomeroy speaks with CBC about how this drought offers a learning opportunity.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Another first for Great Lakes science! In collaboration with OMNR, our glider, SG Goot, is now surveying Lake Nipigon. It’s equipped with a hydroacoustics bay to track fish movement and map bathymetry. Here’s to smooth sailing! @gwfobservatories.bsky.social @globservingsystem.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Another first for Great Lakes science! In collaboration with OMNR, our glider, SG Goot, is now surveying Lake Nipigon. It’s equipped with a hydroacoustics bay to track fish movement and map bathymetry. Here’s to smooth sailing! @gwfobservatories.bsky.social @globservingsystem.bsky.social
Glaciers in the Canadian Rockies are melting up to ten times faster due to wildfire soot, which fuels algae blooms and darkens the ice surface.
Listen to John Pomeroy talk with Evan Bray about what this means for water supplies across Western Canada.
Listen to John Pomeroy talk with Evan Bray about what this means for water supplies across Western Canada.
The Evan Bray Show - Dr. John Pomeroy - August 18th, 2025
Wildfire smoke isn't just impacting the air we breathe; it's also causing problems for long-term water security. That's according to new research from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. John Pomeroy,...
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August 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Glaciers in the Canadian Rockies are melting up to ten times faster due to wildfire soot, which fuels algae blooms and darkens the ice surface.
Listen to John Pomeroy talk with Evan Bray about what this means for water supplies across Western Canada.
Listen to John Pomeroy talk with Evan Bray about what this means for water supplies across Western Canada.
“The risk that goes into building a bridge or other infrastructure is generally based on historical observations of past risk, but this is no longer useful because future risk is different and often much higher.”
Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia
Last month, floods along the Nepal-China border that killed nine people also destroyed important infrastructure, washing out the primary bridge connecting the two nations and halting trade.
apnews.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“The risk that goes into building a bridge or other infrastructure is generally based on historical observations of past risk, but this is no longer useful because future risk is different and often much higher.”
The infamous Principles of Hydrology course is open for registration!
This intensive course is available for audit or credit and covers various hydrological principles in a Canadian context.
For more information, visit research-groups.usask.ca/hydrology/tr...
#Hydrology #Water #HydrologyCourse
This intensive course is available for audit or credit and covers various hydrological principles in a Canadian context.
For more information, visit research-groups.usask.ca/hydrology/tr...
#Hydrology #Water #HydrologyCourse
July 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The infamous Principles of Hydrology course is open for registration!
This intensive course is available for audit or credit and covers various hydrological principles in a Canadian context.
For more information, visit research-groups.usask.ca/hydrology/tr...
#Hydrology #Water #HydrologyCourse
This intensive course is available for audit or credit and covers various hydrological principles in a Canadian context.
For more information, visit research-groups.usask.ca/hydrology/tr...
#Hydrology #Water #HydrologyCourse
There is a #PostDocOpportunity to work at Sibbald Fen, one of the GWFO sites in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies!
#UAV #RemoteSensing #ClimateAdaptation #Ecohydrology
#UAV #RemoteSensing #ClimateAdaptation #Ecohydrology
#PostDoc Opportunity: Remote Sensing of Carbon Dynamics in Beaver-Engineered Peatlands
Join @usask.ca to study how beavers shape montane peatlands and impact carbon stocks. Candidates must have expertise in #RemoteSensing
Application reviews start August 15th. usask.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Join @usask.ca to study how beavers shape montane peatlands and impact carbon stocks. Candidates must have expertise in #RemoteSensing
Application reviews start August 15th. usask.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
July 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
There is a #PostDocOpportunity to work at Sibbald Fen, one of the GWFO sites in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies!
#UAV #RemoteSensing #ClimateAdaptation #Ecohydrology
#UAV #RemoteSensing #ClimateAdaptation #Ecohydrology
Western Canadian glaciers melting twice as fast as they did a decade ago, research shows
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read the publication here: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
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Read the publication here: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
Western Canadian glaciers melting twice as fast as they did a decade ago, research shows | CBC News
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous decade.
www.cbc.ca
July 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Western Canadian glaciers melting twice as fast as they did a decade ago, research shows
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read the publication here: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read the publication here: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
Environment Canada is forecasting significant rainfall across the #Banff, #Canmore, and #Kananaskis regions this weekend, with 50–100 mm expected by Sunday, and some localized areas potentially reaching 200 mm. Thunderstorms, hail, and localized flooding are possible.
Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis region bracing for heavy rain
General precipitation amounts will range between 50 to 100 mm by Sunday afternoon, however some areas, especially along the southern foothills could see between 100-200 mm.
www.rmoutlook.com
June 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Environment Canada is forecasting significant rainfall across the #Banff, #Canmore, and #Kananaskis regions this weekend, with 50–100 mm expected by Sunday, and some localized areas potentially reaching 200 mm. Thunderstorms, hail, and localized flooding are possible.
Thank you to @albertainnovates.bsky.social for inviting John Pomeroy to give a keynote on the future water supply in Alberta and to display art from The Great Thaw during the Water Innovation Forum!
The Great Thaw #sciart book is available online to view and download (free) at globalwaterfutures.ca
The Great Thaw #sciart book is available online to view and download (free) at globalwaterfutures.ca
June 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thank you to @albertainnovates.bsky.social for inviting John Pomeroy to give a keynote on the future water supply in Alberta and to display art from The Great Thaw during the Water Innovation Forum!
The Great Thaw #sciart book is available online to view and download (free) at globalwaterfutures.ca
The Great Thaw #sciart book is available online to view and download (free) at globalwaterfutures.ca
At #ICGP2025, Prof John Pomeroy joined world leaders urging immediate action to protect glaciers—and the billions who depend on them.
The Dushanbe Glacier Declaration calls for climate action, enhanced glacier monitoring, strengthened collaboration and increased investment in adaptation strategies.
The Dushanbe Glacier Declaration calls for climate action, enhanced glacier monitoring, strengthened collaboration and increased investment in adaptation strategies.
Global Action Urged to Preserve Glaciers - and Humanity - at High-Level Dushanbe Conference - Global Water Futures
Prof. John Pomeroy, University of Saskatchewan, participated in the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation where scientific, financial, and world leaders issued the Dushanbe Gla...
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June 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
At #ICGP2025, Prof John Pomeroy joined world leaders urging immediate action to protect glaciers—and the billions who depend on them.
The Dushanbe Glacier Declaration calls for climate action, enhanced glacier monitoring, strengthened collaboration and increased investment in adaptation strategies.
The Dushanbe Glacier Declaration calls for climate action, enhanced glacier monitoring, strengthened collaboration and increased investment in adaptation strategies.
Check out this powerful compilation of images and art that showcase various ways humans endure, adapt to, thrive in an ever changing world
Art from GWF artist in residence is featured - check it out 👉 exploringrisk.org.uk/picture-of-r...
Art from GWF artist in residence is featured - check it out 👉 exploringrisk.org.uk/picture-of-r...
Picture of Risk 2025 – Exploring Risk
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May 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Check out this powerful compilation of images and art that showcase various ways humans endure, adapt to, thrive in an ever changing world
Art from GWF artist in residence is featured - check it out 👉 exploringrisk.org.uk/picture-of-r...
Art from GWF artist in residence is featured - check it out 👉 exploringrisk.org.uk/picture-of-r...
The survival of our civilisation – and even our species – hinges on our ability to protect the planet’s glaciers, writes scientist, hydrologist and glaciologist, John Pomeroy
#Glaciers2025 #Glaciers
dialogue.earth/en/climate/o...
#Glaciers2025 #Glaciers
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Opinion: preserving glaciers is key to humanity’s survival
The survival of our civilisation – and even our species – hinges on our ability to protect the planet’s glaciers, writes scientist, hydrologist and glaciologist, John Pomeroy
dialogue.earth
May 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The survival of our civilisation – and even our species – hinges on our ability to protect the planet’s glaciers, writes scientist, hydrologist and glaciologist, John Pomeroy
#Glaciers2025 #Glaciers
dialogue.earth/en/climate/o...
#Glaciers2025 #Glaciers
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Take a peek behind the scenes of this artistic collaboration between Patrick Cheechoo, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer, & Matawa Water Futures.
This project visualizes what’s possible when Western & Indigenous knowledge flow together through a two-eyed seeing approach to water science.
youtu.be/mPKh7gD5t5E
This project visualizes what’s possible when Western & Indigenous knowledge flow together through a two-eyed seeing approach to water science.
youtu.be/mPKh7gD5t5E
Behind the Exhibit: When Water is Braided
YouTube video by Global Water Futures
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May 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Take a peek behind the scenes of this artistic collaboration between Patrick Cheechoo, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer, & Matawa Water Futures.
This project visualizes what’s possible when Western & Indigenous knowledge flow together through a two-eyed seeing approach to water science.
youtu.be/mPKh7gD5t5E
This project visualizes what’s possible when Western & Indigenous knowledge flow together through a two-eyed seeing approach to water science.
youtu.be/mPKh7gD5t5E
So fun to see our partners at @raeon-uw.bsky.social engaging with the Windsor community to talk about water monitoring on the Great Lakes!
Interested in joining RAEON's community science network? shorturl.at/FJN6L
#GreatLakes #CommunityScience #Water #WaterMonitoring #Freshwater
Interested in joining RAEON's community science network? shorturl.at/FJN6L
#GreatLakes #CommunityScience #Water #WaterMonitoring #Freshwater
We had an amazing time on Sunday at Earth Day at Malden Park. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to chat and learn about water monitoring, and the work we are doing with RAEON. We are looking forward to seeing you again at our community science events starting this month! shorturl.at/FJN6L
April 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
So fun to see our partners at @raeon-uw.bsky.social engaging with the Windsor community to talk about water monitoring on the Great Lakes!
Interested in joining RAEON's community science network? shorturl.at/FJN6L
#GreatLakes #CommunityScience #Water #WaterMonitoring #Freshwater
Interested in joining RAEON's community science network? shorturl.at/FJN6L
#GreatLakes #CommunityScience #Water #WaterMonitoring #Freshwater
Please join us in congratulating John for being awarded this prestigious Dooge Medal!
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news.usask.ca/articles/res...
April 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Please join us in congratulating John for being awarded this prestigious Dooge Medal!
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
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RAEON has relied on @globservingsystem.bsky.social since day one. GLOS powers data that drives safety, science & the Great Lakes economy. Cutting funding risks it all.
Information provided by GLOS supports the regional marine economy, improves forecasts, and supports decision-making and nearshore safety for countless stakeholders. Cutting or reducing funding would have wide-ranging impacts on Great Lakes communities’ economies and safety.
April 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
RAEON has relied on @globservingsystem.bsky.social since day one. GLOS powers data that drives safety, science & the Great Lakes economy. Cutting funding risks it all.