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Manmade Wetlands The manmade wetland identified on this map serves to naturally filter stormwater by removing pollutants through the micro-organisms present in the wetland’s vegetation. It fulfills a number a functions, such as increasing biodiversity as an ecologically rich wetland, filtering water before it is discharged into another waterbody, and storing stormwater in the case of heavy flooding. More Information: |
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Cows and Fish The Cows and Fish projects detailed on this map seek to protect riparian zones, restore streambanks, and build creek crossings for recreational use to restore fish habitats damaged by fording. More Information: |
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Fish Habitat Mitigation Projects The fish habitat mitigation projects detailed on this map are part of the Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program. This program aims to restore fish habitat by addressing factors that limit aquatic productivity, such as flood disturbance, which increases sediment inputs that can:
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Businesses Using Municipal Wastewater for Some Operations The businesses using municipal wastewater for some of their operations on this map aim to reduce their ecological footprints through using fewer freshwater resources in their operations. Each of the locations tagged using this icon either are responsible for treating wastewater for its reuse or are businesses using treated wastewater in their operations. |
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Nature Conservancy of Canada Commitments Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) protects and restores natural habitats through large-scale land conservation. The locations identified on this map demonstrate such areas in Alberta and why their conservation is vital for the area’s ecological health and for Alberta. Wetlands, lakes, and rivers populate these properties, providing life-giving water to various beloved plant and animal species in Alberta, including those that are rare or at risk. More Information: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/alberta/ |
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Ross has extensive executive experience in Operations, Governance, Information Technology and Strategy at the board and senior management level including Mancal Corporation, Mancal Energy, Highridge Exploration and Atlantis Resources. He has worked in Oil and Gas, Coal, Commercial Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Recreation, Retail and Water and Wastewater Treatment. His experience is also geographically diverse having overseen operations in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Additionally, he has been on the board of companies with operations in Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Kazakhstan, and Russia. He has served on numerous Public, Private and Not for Profit Boards across a number of industries.
Ross has been active on several industry Boards and committees including the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and The Schulich School of Engineering Industry Advisory Council at the Schulich School of Engineering.
Brian is a seasoned Cleantech entrepreneur with a proven history of successfully bringing complex water technologies to the market. With over 25 years of experience, he has led various organizations to achieve significant milestones in the industry.
Having started as the founding CEO of the Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) and later taking the helm at the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP), Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth within the sector.
He is an active investor in the cleantech sector and has served on many boards including the Ontario Clean Water Agency.
Actively engaged in industry associations like AWWA, WEF, IWA, and ASCE, Brian enjoys collaborating with fellow professionals to promote advancements in the field.
Brian holds an undergraduate degree and a PhD in Physics from Queen’s University, which has provided him with a solid technical foundation. As a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, he brings valuable insights to corporate governance.