We at the Alberta WaterPortal are pleased to reveal our new website. A driving force behind the redesign of the Alberta WaterPortal was the desire to create a website with more intuitive navigation. Content is now sorted into three major categories: Learn, Work, and Enjoy.

Learn

The “Learn” area acts as a library of knowledge on water to inform users about the origins of Alberta’s water, how water is used, water management in our province, the relationship between water, energy and food, and the impact of water on daily life.

Work

The “Work” area presents projects and research conducted by the Alberta water community, showcases existing groups within the water community, and provides a toolkit of resources for those whose work/volunteering revolves around water. Visitors to the Alberta WaterPortal can learn more about the Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACs), Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGOs), industry organizations, and academic and government institutions focused on water-related issues. We will be adding to the water community section over the coming weeks and if you would like to see your organization included please contact us.

Enjoy

The “Enjoy” area focuses on personal, primarily recreational, uses of water. Download a water related app for your mobile device, learn about water conservation techniques, or check for weather advisories to ensure that Alberta’s water may be enjoyed responsibly and safely.

What else is new?

 

The Bog

Our home page will now display the latest water news and will also be home to our newest feature: The Bog (formerly our guest columnist section).  The Bog will continue to exhibit content from influential water experts and will also become home to, videos, conference summaries, and interesting water-related content from around the internet that does not fit within the News category.

What’s Next?

In reorganizing the structure of our website, it became clear that there are wonderful opportunities to expand and update existing information found on the website. As the website grows, we will continue to share additions and changes to the WaterPortal through “The Bog”. We always welcome feedback and if you have suggestions for ways to enhance the WaterPortal please send your comments via our contact form, Twitter or Facebook.

 

The Alberta WaterPortal is generously supported by private and public sector technology, industry and watershed management partnerships. Special thanks to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES) for supporting the redesign of the Alberta WaterPortal.

 

– The Alberta WaterPortal Team

We provide Canadian educational resources on water practices to promote conservation and sustainability. Our team crafts current and relevant content, while encouraging feedback and engagement.

The Canada WaterPortal is a registered charity, #807121876RR0001

Land Acknowledgement

We recognize and respect the sovereignty of the Indigenous Peoples and communities on whose land our work takes place.

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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.