Global Institute for Water Security
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The Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) is a world-leading research institute based at the University of Saskatchewan, focused on addressing global #water challenges through interdisciplinary research, innovation, and collaboration.
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⚒️ Brief Communication: Renewability of fossil groundwaters affected by present-day climate conditions
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Renewability of fossil groundwaters affected by present-day climate conditions - Nature Geoscience
The hydraulic response time of aquifers with similar residence times varies widely across the globe. Water levels in some aquifers containing fossil groundwater can be controlled by modern climates, a...
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February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
⚒️ Brief Communication: Renewability of fossil groundwaters affected by present-day climate conditions
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@usask.ca graduate students César Pedrosa Soares and Sam Lucy Behle are heading to the @aquaaction.bsky.social AquaHacking Prairies Grand Finale to pitch their innovative water-technology solution, Drift-Eye Swarm (Fluvius Brain), to a panel of judges for an opportunity to fund their idea.
February 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
@usask.ca graduate students César Pedrosa Soares and Sam Lucy Behle are heading to the @aquaaction.bsky.social AquaHacking Prairies Grand Finale to pitch their innovative water-technology solution, Drift-Eye Swarm (Fluvius Brain), to a panel of judges for an opportunity to fund their idea.
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Please join us for our next conversation on women + cryospheric decade, focusing on investing in inclusive, youth-focused leadership development to shape the next generation of leaders working to protect and steward the cryosphere.
All are welcome!
Register here: water.usask.ca/events/2026/...
All are welcome!
Register here: water.usask.ca/events/2026/...
February 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Please join us for our next conversation on women + cryospheric decade, focusing on investing in inclusive, youth-focused leadership development to shape the next generation of leaders working to protect and steward the cryosphere.
All are welcome!
Register here: water.usask.ca/events/2026/...
All are welcome!
Register here: water.usask.ca/events/2026/...
Student Feature: Krishna Kolen
Krishna has partnered with Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to understand local air quality impacts from drought/dust/smoke and how these affect health at a community level.
Learn more about Krishna’s research & why community-led approaches matter: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Krishna has partnered with Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to understand local air quality impacts from drought/dust/smoke and how these affect health at a community level.
Learn more about Krishna’s research & why community-led approaches matter: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Exploring the Health Impacts of Air Quality from Drought - Global Institute for Water Security
Krishna Kolen is working with Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to learn more about how air quality due to drought affects the health of community members.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Student Feature: Krishna Kolen
Krishna has partnered with Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to understand local air quality impacts from drought/dust/smoke and how these affect health at a community level.
Learn more about Krishna’s research & why community-led approaches matter: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Krishna has partnered with Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to understand local air quality impacts from drought/dust/smoke and how these affect health at a community level.
Learn more about Krishna’s research & why community-led approaches matter: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
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The Eastern Rockies snowpacks are at 140-200% of normal levels, which will help break out of the drought cycle the region has experienced for much of the last 10 years.
Heavy snowfall in Alberta Rockies will help break cycle of winter droughts, experts say | Watch News Videos Online
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January 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The Eastern Rockies snowpacks are at 140-200% of normal levels, which will help break out of the drought cycle the region has experienced for much of the last 10 years.
From our team to you and yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
December 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
From our team to you and yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
Registration is now open for the 2026 Women Plus Water Conversation Series! Join experts from around the world for inspiring conversations around #water.
Big news! The 2026 #WomenPlusWater Conversation Series is here
Inspiring experts will discuss critical water issues, with a focus on diverse voices, lived experiences, and the challenges and opportunities for women and equity-deserving groups.
water.usask.ca/women-plus-w...
ALL are welcome!
Inspiring experts will discuss critical water issues, with a focus on diverse voices, lived experiences, and the challenges and opportunities for women and equity-deserving groups.
water.usask.ca/women-plus-w...
ALL are welcome!
December 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Registration is now open for the 2026 Women Plus Water Conversation Series! Join experts from around the world for inspiring conversations around #water.
Join us on Dec 4 for a presentation by Grant Ferguson reflecting on his year travelling around the world discussing groundwater as the National Ground Water Association Darcy Lecturer.
Join us for lunch in person, or contact us if you are unable to attend!
Register: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
Join us for lunch in person, or contact us if you are unable to attend!
Register: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
December 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Join us on Dec 4 for a presentation by Grant Ferguson reflecting on his year travelling around the world discussing groundwater as the National Ground Water Association Darcy Lecturer.
Join us for lunch in person, or contact us if you are unable to attend!
Register: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
Join us for lunch in person, or contact us if you are unable to attend!
Register: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
Proud moment for our #water community: #USask is ranked #1 in Canada for Water Resources in the 2025 ShanghaiRankings!
As the home of GIWS, we’re proud to see USask's leadership in water science, innovation, and training recognized on the world stage.
As the home of GIWS, we’re proud to see USask's leadership in water science, innovation, and training recognized on the world stage.
Number 1 in Canada for water research and expertise 💧
A new international ranking places #USask as the top institute in Canada in the subject of Water Resources, which also positions the university 34th in the world.
Read more:
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A new international ranking places #USask as the top institute in Canada in the subject of Water Resources, which also positions the university 34th in the world.
Read more:
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
USask leads Canada in water research, earns high marks in international rankings - News
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is recognized as Canada’s leading centre for water research and expertise in a new international ranking.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today is #WorldToiletDay. 3.4 Billion people still lack safe sanitation, and women and girls feel the impacts most.
To learn more, we're sharing a free book co-authored by our Executive Director 👇
📘 Sanitation for All: A Women’s Perspective: iwaponline.com/ebooks/book/...
To learn more, we're sharing a free book co-authored by our Executive Director 👇
📘 Sanitation for All: A Women’s Perspective: iwaponline.com/ebooks/book/...
Sanitation for All: A Women's Perspective
Abstract. Can women bring a fresh perspective to the provision of global sanitation services? The co-authors of this book, through their strong socio-polit
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November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today is #WorldToiletDay. 3.4 Billion people still lack safe sanitation, and women and girls feel the impacts most.
To learn more, we're sharing a free book co-authored by our Executive Director 👇
📘 Sanitation for All: A Women’s Perspective: iwaponline.com/ebooks/book/...
To learn more, we're sharing a free book co-authored by our Executive Director 👇
📘 Sanitation for All: A Women’s Perspective: iwaponline.com/ebooks/book/...
Calling all artists! #SciArt
The #VirtualWaterGallery + @glacieryearcanada.bsky.social are curating a new digital gallery on glaciers, ice, and transformation. Submit artwork that connects to cold places, lived experience, or change in the cryosphere.
www.virtualwatergallery.ca/cc-call-for-...
The #VirtualWaterGallery + @glacieryearcanada.bsky.social are curating a new digital gallery on glaciers, ice, and transformation. Submit artwork that connects to cold places, lived experience, or change in the cryosphere.
www.virtualwatergallery.ca/cc-call-for-...
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Calling all artists! #SciArt
The #VirtualWaterGallery + @glacieryearcanada.bsky.social are curating a new digital gallery on glaciers, ice, and transformation. Submit artwork that connects to cold places, lived experience, or change in the cryosphere.
www.virtualwatergallery.ca/cc-call-for-...
The #VirtualWaterGallery + @glacieryearcanada.bsky.social are curating a new digital gallery on glaciers, ice, and transformation. Submit artwork that connects to cold places, lived experience, or change in the cryosphere.
www.virtualwatergallery.ca/cc-call-for-...
Visiting PhD student, @samlucy.bsky.social, is studying the spread and impact of the invasive spiny water flea in Canada’s freshwater lakes.
Her work helps identify vulnerable ecosystems and informs strategies to protect biodiversity and water quality.
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Her work helps identify vulnerable ecosystems and informs strategies to protect biodiversity and water quality.
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Visiting Student Explores the Impact of the Spiny Water Flea in Canada - Global Institute for Water Security
Sam Lucy Behle is uncovering how a tiny invader, the spiny water flea, is reshaping Canada’s lakes
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October 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Visiting PhD student, @samlucy.bsky.social, is studying the spread and impact of the invasive spiny water flea in Canada’s freshwater lakes.
Her work helps identify vulnerable ecosystems and informs strategies to protect biodiversity and water quality.
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Her work helps identify vulnerable ecosystems and informs strategies to protect biodiversity and water quality.
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff McDonnell from @usask.ca for being awarded the @agu.org 2025 Robert E. Horton Medal for his important contributions to hydrology and water security!
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
USask Hydrologist Honoured with Prestigious AGU Medal - Global Institute for Water Security
Dr. Jeffrey J. McDonnell of the University of Saskatchewan has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Robert E. Horton Medal by the American Geophysical Union for his groundbreaking contributions to hydrol...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff McDonnell from @usask.ca for being awarded the @agu.org 2025 Robert E. Horton Medal for his important contributions to hydrology and water security!
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Read more: water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
Join us for Water-Industry Connections on Oct 20 at USask (1:30–4:15 PM, Convocation Hall).
The event will include Industry and research perspectives, followed by networking and posters.
Register (free) and submit your poster here - space is limited: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
The event will include Industry and research perspectives, followed by networking and posters.
Register (free) and submit your poster here - space is limited: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
September 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Join us for Water-Industry Connections on Oct 20 at USask (1:30–4:15 PM, Convocation Hall).
The event will include Industry and research perspectives, followed by networking and posters.
Register (free) and submit your poster here - space is limited: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
The event will include Industry and research perspectives, followed by networking and posters.
Register (free) and submit your poster here - space is limited: water.usask.ca/events/2025/...
A new study by GIWS alum Magali Nehemy shows that in the dry season, Amazon trees recycle recent rainfall from shallow soils by rapidly transpiring it back into the atmosphere. This sustains the forest and contributes to “flying rivers” that help maintain rainfall across South America.
New study shows how Amazon trees use recent rainfall in the dry season and support the production of their own rain
Researchers explain how trees in the rainforest efficiently recycle water through rain to keep themselves hydrated in the dry season.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A new study by GIWS alum Magali Nehemy shows that in the dry season, Amazon trees recycle recent rainfall from shallow soils by rapidly transpiring it back into the atmosphere. This sustains the forest and contributes to “flying rivers” that help maintain rainfall across South America.
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Next week is Postdoc Appreciation Week! Join CGPS from Sept. 15-19, to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of postdoctoral scholars at #USask. Register for Postdoc Appreciation events: buff.ly/o0KzPHK
September 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Next week is Postdoc Appreciation Week! Join CGPS from Sept. 15-19, to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of postdoctoral scholars at #USask. Register for Postdoc Appreciation events: buff.ly/o0KzPHK
GIWS was delighted to host alum Julian Klause along with 19 geography students from the University of Bonn! Their visit included tours of our water and drone labs, a walk along the river, and a field trip to the iconic St. Denis National Wildlife Area.
September 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
GIWS was delighted to host alum Julian Klause along with 19 geography students from the University of Bonn! Their visit included tours of our water and drone labs, a walk along the river, and a field trip to the iconic St. Denis National Wildlife Area.
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
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
August 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Environmental Micro- and Nanoplastic Identification & Characterisation Workshop
2–6 Feb 2026
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
Practical skills in microplastic sampling, processing, and analysis across aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Register now 👉 shop.bham.ac.uk/conferences-...
2–6 Feb 2026
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
Practical skills in microplastic sampling, processing, and analysis across aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Register now 👉 shop.bham.ac.uk/conferences-...
August 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Environmental Micro- and Nanoplastic Identification & Characterisation Workshop
2–6 Feb 2026
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
Practical skills in microplastic sampling, processing, and analysis across aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Register now 👉 shop.bham.ac.uk/conferences-...
2–6 Feb 2026
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
Practical skills in microplastic sampling, processing, and analysis across aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Register now 👉 shop.bham.ac.uk/conferences-...
Despite low flows in the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon’s water system is ready and resilient—thanks to strong planning, science-informed decisions, and ongoing monitoring.
@cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social
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@cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social
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Even in a Dry Year, Saskatoon's Drinking Water Is Reliable - Global Institute for Water Security
Saskatoon's water remains safe and reliable, even with low river levels, thanks to careful planning and ongoing monitoring.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Despite low flows in the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon’s water system is ready and resilient—thanks to strong planning, science-informed decisions, and ongoing monitoring.
@cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social
water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
@cityofsaskatoon.bsky.social
water.usask.ca/news-items/2...
A new Water Health NSERC CREATE program will launch this fall!
This research & training program will examine the impact of physical, biological, chemical, & climatic stressors on water & human health
Read the new article in CWRA's Water News cwra.org/resources/wa...
water.usask.ca/waterhealth-...
This research & training program will examine the impact of physical, biological, chemical, & climatic stressors on water & human health
Read the new article in CWRA's Water News cwra.org/resources/wa...
water.usask.ca/waterhealth-...
July 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A new Water Health NSERC CREATE program will launch this fall!
This research & training program will examine the impact of physical, biological, chemical, & climatic stressors on water & human health
Read the new article in CWRA's Water News cwra.org/resources/wa...
water.usask.ca/waterhealth-...
This research & training program will examine the impact of physical, biological, chemical, & climatic stressors on water & human health
Read the new article in CWRA's Water News cwra.org/resources/wa...
water.usask.ca/waterhealth-...
#PhDOpportunity: N₂O Emissions in Irrigated Cropping Systems
Start: Fall 2025/Winter 2026
📍@ulethbridge.ca, with coursework at @usask.ca
Position is a part of CanN20Net and FWNET NSERC Create programs
water.usask.ca/documents/jo...
Start: Fall 2025/Winter 2026
📍@ulethbridge.ca, with coursework at @usask.ca
Position is a part of CanN20Net and FWNET NSERC Create programs
water.usask.ca/documents/jo...
July 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#PhDOpportunity: N₂O Emissions in Irrigated Cropping Systems
Start: Fall 2025/Winter 2026
📍@ulethbridge.ca, with coursework at @usask.ca
Position is a part of CanN20Net and FWNET NSERC Create programs
water.usask.ca/documents/jo...
Start: Fall 2025/Winter 2026
📍@ulethbridge.ca, with coursework at @usask.ca
Position is a part of CanN20Net and FWNET NSERC Create programs
water.usask.ca/documents/jo...
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#USask researcher Dr. Markus Brinkmann is raising awareness about the environmental and health concerns that persist after flood waters recede.
“If you get a flood wave rushing through, you get deposition of harmful chemicals.”
#USaskResearch
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
“If you get a flood wave rushing through, you get deposition of harmful chemicals.”
#USaskResearch
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
Raising awareness of the unseen environmental impacts of floods - News
Floods are becoming increasingly common and intensifying across the globe.
news.usask.ca
July 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#USask researcher Dr. Markus Brinkmann is raising awareness about the environmental and health concerns that persist after flood waters recede.
“If you get a flood wave rushing through, you get deposition of harmful chemicals.”
#USaskResearch
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
“If you get a flood wave rushing through, you get deposition of harmful chemicals.”
#USaskResearch
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
#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 9:18 PM
#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...