Water Well Management for Well Owners – Lac La Biche County (Alberta)

McArthur Place 10307 100 St, Lac la Biche, AB, Canada

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 […]

Free

Women Plus Water Conversations: Inclusive Fieldwork (Online)

Online

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), the second Women Plus Water 2025 Conversation will focus on Inclusive Fieldwork. Women Plus Water Conversations, a series hosted by the Global Institute for Water Security and the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan, will occur monthly from January to […]

Free

Water Well Management for Well Owners – Lakeland Agricultural Research Association (LARA) (Alberta)

Reunion Station 4112 53 Ave, St. Paul, AB, Canada

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 […]

Free

Water Well Management for Well Owners – County of Minburn (Online)

Online

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 […]

Free

Bow Habitat’s “Fishtival” (Alberta)

Dive into the depths of Alberta’s icy waters and experience the wonder of fish this winter at the 13th annual Fishtival. Mark your calendars for a day of fun and exploration at Bow Habitat Station with unique and unforgettable experiences. Celebrations include family-friendly games and activities complete with theatrical performances, casting, fish feeding, and more. […]

$10.00

Water Management in Alberta’s Boreal 2025 (Alberta)

Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre 11633 100 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

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 […]

$225

Water Well Management for Well Owners – Lac Ste. Anne County (Online)

Online

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 […]

Free

58th International Conference On Water Management Modeling (Ontario)

Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre 801 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario

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 […]

Water Well Management for Well Owners – Yellowhead County (Online)

Online

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 […]

Free

Water Well Management for Well Owners – County of Wetaskiwin & Leduc County (Online)

Online

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 […]

Free

Water Well Management for Well Owners – Brazeau County (Online)

Online

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 […]

Free

Women Plus Water Conversations: Water Towers – Mountains and Glaciers (Online)

Online

In celebration of World Water Day (March 22), the third Women Plus Water 2025 Conversation will focus on mountains and glaciers. Women Plus Water Conversations, a series hosted by the Global Institute for Water Security and the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan, will occur monthly from January to April, 2025. The series will […]

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.