Donate to Sustain the WaterPortal

Since 2006, the Canada WaterPortal Society (Previously Alberta WaterPortal Society) has developed and published key online resources about water issues in Canada and has provided a free and current water news digest to subscribers. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and credible online resource that supports and improves the public’s understanding of water. To this end, we have launched a sustainability campaign that will allow us to continue developing these educational materials, creating new project proposals, and publishing relevant content that will inspire our audience and our funding organizations.

Now, more than ever, water is at the forefront of efforts to ensure a sustainable and resilient future, both in Canada and beyond. Through the generosity of our donors, the Society has supported these efforts, becoming a leader in research, innovation, and information exchange. With your financial support, we will continue to connect diverse interests, encourage dialogue, and inform decision making that benefits all communities.

Currently, donations will go to our sustainability campaign, and they are processed through Canada Helps.

Thank you for your interest in the Canada WaterPortal!

Photograph of WaterPortal Board Member Ross Douglas

Ross Douglas

Board Member

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.

Photograph of WaterPortal Board Member Brian Mergelas

Brian Mergelas, PhD, ICD.D

Board Member

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.