Canadian Water Network (CWN) is thrilled to announce a new initiative as CWN joins forces with the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (University of Regina) and Climate West. Thanks to the generous support of RBC’s Tech for Nature program, we are embarking on a transformative journey aimed at enhancing our understanding of climate change impacts on water availability across the Prairies.

Why it matters

The Prairies account for 80 percent of agricultural yields in Canada. While the Prairies are an agricultural powerhouse vital for both our nation’s and the world’s food security, the looming shadow of climate change poses unprecedented challenges to this critical sector. The very foundation of agricultural practices faces uncertainty as shifting climate patterns disrupt water availability.

Our path forward

Come early 2024, our joint endeavour will come to life. Through rigorous research and stakeholder engagement, we will map the projected climate impacts on water availability in the Prairies. Building on this work, we intend to unravel the intricate relationship between these climate impacts and their potential repercussions on agricultural activities, water demands and allocation strategies.