Protecting fresh water: Canada Water Agency invests over $4.5 million in 39 new projects

The Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced over $4.5 million in funding for 39 new freshwater projects.

Today, the Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced over $4.5 million in funding for 39 new freshwater projects. This includes 34 projects under the EcoAction program (23 for community-led initiatives and 11 for sustainability and innovation) and 5 projects under the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.

Fresh water in Canada is essential for human health and our well-being and the health of our environment. It supports various economic sectors, fueling prosperity nationwide, and our long-term competitiveness as a country. Moreover, it holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Canadians and Indigenous communities.  

Administered by the Canada Water Agency, EcoAction supports projects that apply sustainable approaches to improve freshwater quality, ecosystem health, and stewardship. Similarly, the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative supports projects that advance science and knowledge, collaboration and engagement, and on-the-ground actions to reduce nutrients and contaminants in the Fraser River basin.