Richard Grosshans

Scientist guy, knows stuff about plants, water, wetlands, energy. Lives for the outdoors and his awesome family. IISD allows me to try to make a difference.

[IISD Experimental Lakes Area @IISD_ELA]

We are HIRING a Field Technician—but only until Monday!

Be sure to get your application in before then, or share it with someone who fits the bill... https://t.co/9mP5iGbLx8

[CityNews Winnipeg @CityNewsWPG]

With the unveiling of the 2023 federal budget on Tuesday, the federal government has chosen Winnipeg to become the future headquarters of the new Canada Water Agency. @swiddarassy reports.
https://t.co/Qo5PIYX5uQ

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

Canada Water Agency coming to the Peg!
https://t.co/sLrH2bq7EF

[IISD Experimental Lakes Area @IISD_ELA]

"Research into old and new pollutants, the first climate change education centre for northwestern Ontario, building bridges with Africa's Great Lakes—all will be supported by these critical new funds."

Many thanks to @environmentca for this incredible investment in fresh water.

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

Noo waay! Best funding idea ever! #WorldWetlandsDay @IISD_ELA

[Manitoba Habitat Conservancy @MBHabitat]

In celebration of #WorldWetlandsDay2023 MHHC and @DeltaWaterfowl are partnering with @lowbrewco to launch a new beer. 100% of the proceeds will be dedicated to wetland conservation in Manitoba. https://t.co/V3FVfmbWTG

[Manitoba Association of Watersheds @MB_Watersheds]

Some wetlands are not protected in Manitoba, making them vulnerable to drainage. Funding is available to help protect those important wetlands AND provide many benefits to landowners. Learn more through your local watershed district. https://t.co/iHxxT64WaC #WorldWetlandsDay

[Manitoba Association of Watersheds @MB_Watersheds]

Your local watershed district has programs that support wetland health, provide economic benefits to rural communities & make landscapes more resilient to climate events. Connect with your local district this #WorldWetlandsDay Find your local district: https://t.co/iHxxT64WaC

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

Even though the groundhogs are telling us today to brace for more winter, its also a great day to hug your favourite wetland on #WorldWetlandsDay ! Virtually hug them anyway, since they are frozen here in the Canadian Prairies.
https://t.co/6ll6FRJ4dr

[IISD Experimental Lakes Area @IISD_ELA]

Happy #WorldWetlandsDay, limno-fans!

Today, we take to @clevelanddotcom to explain how the day accords us a rare and precious opportunity to celebrate our abundant—but not infinite— freshwater supplies.

https://t.co/Y6Spg5L7gS

[Manitoba Association of Watersheds @MB_Watersheds]

Have your say in MB's 1st water management strategy action plan. Online public engagement will seek input that "will help to inform specific projects, programs, and initiatives that the MB government will invest in over the upcoming years". #MBWatersheds https://t.co/is58fHYuxX

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

Check out our latest publication! Just in time for some reading by the holiday fire with a cup of eggnog: "The Value of Water Retention Beneficial Management Practices to Farmers and Landowners in the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District" https://t.co/aHPgcLnxcq via @iisd_news

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

Exciting announcement yesterday at Fort Whyte Alive on Manitoba's new Water Management Strategy. Hats off to all those who have been and will continue to be involved in this collaborative effort. And now the work continues to next develop the Action Plan.

[IISD Experimental Lakes Area @IISD_ELA]

The first water management strategy for Manitoba in 19 years has been announced! 🧵⬇️ (1/6)

💧 We're excited to see a strategy for this generation that tackles today's threats to our precious fresh water supplies—set against a new reality of ever-intensifying climate change.

[IISD Experimental Lakes Area @IISD_ELA]

There's so much great innovation in water technology in Canada.

But what does it all look like? What does it teach us? And where do we go from here to protect this vital resource?

This new report reveals all... https://t.co/gaimnBc19k

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

In case you missed it last month, our report in partnership with Foresight, waterNEXT, and AquaAction highlighting water technology in Canada. Check it out!

[Foresight Canada 🌱 @ForesightCAC]

Canada has one of the fastest growing blue economy ecosystems in the world. 🌊

“The Water Technology in Canada” report provides a snapshot of the ecosystem and builds on the success of Canada’s Water Technology Ecosystem Map.

Read ➡️ https://t.co/YIzgCxE8s4

[IISD Experimental Lakes Area @IISD_ELA]

Can you put a value on the priceless?

The #SealRiver Watershed in Manitoba provides clean water, abundant wildlife, livelihoods and culture—worth at least $214M—every year.

That's just one of the *many* reasons to declare it an Indigenous Protected Area https://t.co/E8LRJTpejf

[Richard Florizone @RichFlorizone]

Big thanks to gov't of Canada for dedicating $25M to @IISD_ELA, safeguarding the future of our #freshwater in today's #Budget2022. It means more world-changing research to protect our most precious resource & help educate future generations. @cafreeland

https://t.co/mXZOOLQ4rj

[Manitoba Association of Watersheds @MB_Watersheds]

12 organizations named to administer On-farm Climate Action Fund and the @MB_Watersheds is one of them!
https://t.co/83YcqbIu65

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

Yeah to wetlands!

[Richard Grosshans @R_Grosshans]

Celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay and hug your wetland! You can also watch this great video on the Pelly's Lake water retention wetlands to find out how amazing Nature-Based Solutions - like wetlands - really are! https://t.co/Q3KXtt1lBL

[Wetlands International @WetlandsInt]

We need wetlands more than we realise.
They -
💧 Provide freshwater,
🦩 Sustain biodiversity,
🌊 Protect us against disasters,
🫁 Ensure health and prosperity.
🌱 Store carbon, &
🌍 Safeguard our home.

Celebrating these ecosystem superheroes on #WorldWetlandsDay.