As a registered charity, we rely on donations, grants, and in-kind support to help sustain our projects and work.Without the vital support of the following organizations, we would not be able to increase awareness, encourage dialogue on the water issues in Canada, and help Canadians make more informed water decisions. We thank all the following organizations for helping us create and grow an accessible and inclusive online environment for all Canadians to better understand water.
Founding Supporters
Special Thanks To
For your continued partnership and for inviting us to events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
For helping us modernize our website and for always being there when we need technical help.
Water Connections
Phase I
Alberta Water Nexus Project
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
The Carlson Family Foundation, together with:
Watershed Adaptation and Resilience
Water Quality Project
Watershed Reporting
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.
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.