Speaker:  Dr. Michelle Gordy North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance  Though the 2013 Wetland Policy was a leap forward in terms of wetland conservation and management in Alberta, many capacity gaps leave municipalities and other groups at a loss when trying to implement actions towards wetland conservation and restoration. This presentation will discuss capacity gaps related to […]

The Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) is pleased to announce a webinar series in early 2025 in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s National Hydrological Service (NHS). This series will highlight ground-breaking hydrology and hydraulics research conducted as part of the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP) and showcase the latest advances in […]

A follow up to our successful 2023 conference, this event will bring together WPAC’s, decision makers, researchers and practitioners to network, exchange knowledge, and discuss how we can improve watershed assessment and reporting in Alberta’s Boreal to further watershed management. Participants can look forward to: Engaging discussion panels Networking opportunities Displays and watershed resources Daily […]

The Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) is pleased to announce a webinar series in early 2025 in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s National Hydrological Service (NHS). This series will highlight ground-breaking hydrology and hydraulics research conducted as part of the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP) and showcase the latest advances in […]

Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) is a valuable tool in public health, providing community-level insights on infectious diseases, substances of potential abuse and other agents of interest. Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Natalie Prystajecky, Head of Microbiology at the BC Centre for Disease Control and Dr. Robert Delatolla, Professor University of Ottawa and […]

These FREE workshops are hosted by local municipalities and community-based organizations and presented by the Working Well Program with technical expertise provided by staff from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health Services and licensed water well contractors. If you live in or own property in one of these regions and […]

Why: The ICWMM brings together professionals from around the world to exchange ideas on current practices and emerging technologies in water management. Emphasis is on state-of-the-art computer modelling for resolving water quantity and quality problems in stormwater, wastewater, watershed, and water distribution systems. Who: Inherently multi-disciplinary, the ICWMM is designed for any who have a […]

Speaker: Dr. John K. Pattison Williams - Nature-based Climate Solutions in Agriculture There is growing interest in applying “nature-based solutions” in the agricultural sector to address climate change. Using examples from farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan, this presentation will explore what nature-based solutions are, why they are important and how they can be useful for […]

Join watershed stewards for updates on Alberta Innovates groundwater study, local initiatives, and RDRWA's State of the Watershed report. The RDRWA 2025 Spring Forum is set for March 5th at the Bentley Community Hall in collaboration with the Friends of the Blindman, Medicine River Watershed Society, and Gull Lake Society and will have an update […]

Living Lakes Canada and the Oldman Watershed Council are inviting southern Alberta residents to share their water concerns and priorities for a new community-based groundwater monitoring initiative. This program aims to enhance water management, raise awareness of groundwater sources, and ensure sustainable water use for future generations. Meetings will be held in-person (March 5th) or […]

Requires registration. Join us for our sixth annual Water Research Roundup, featuring emerging researchers Rheanne Kroschinsky, Sacha Ruzzante, and Lucas King. They will discuss their current work on priority issues related to freshwater management and governance. The speakers will explore governance and decision-making frameworks for community (source) watersheds in B.C.; how climate change and historic […]

The Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) is pleased to announce a webinar series in early 2025 in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s National Hydrological Service (NHS). This series will highlight ground-breaking hydrology and hydraulics research conducted as part of the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP) and showcase the latest advances in […]