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Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival (Ontario)

May 29, 2025

A Celebration of Water Education
Since its inception, the Groundwater Festival has been a cornerstone for teaching children about the vital role water plays in our ecosystem. The festival’s return to the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is particularly special, as this venue has a rich history of hosting educational events that inspire young minds.

The 2025 festival will feature a wide array of engaging activities designed to educate and entertain. Children will have the opportunity to explore interactive stations, participate in hands-on activities, and learn from experts in the field of water conservation and management. From games that illustrate the water cycle to creative stations that emphasize the importance of protecting our groundwater, there’s something for every young explorer!

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Mark your calendars for this exciting event in May 23, May 26 to May 29, 2025!

Location

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum

150 Frederick St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3 Canada

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519-575-4400

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https://wwcgf.ca/festival/
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Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival

Phone:

289 – 834 – 3730

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Email:

waterfestival@wwcgf.com

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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.

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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.