Alberta Lake Management Society and the Athabasca Watershed Council Annual Conference (Alberta)

Introduction to green infrastructure and grey infrastructure

Early-bird registration open until August 18th. What: This year the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) brings our annual workshop to Hinton! In partnership with the Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC), this event also celebrates 15 years of the AWC. Presentations on our agenda include subjects such as alpine lakes, fisheries, geospatial tools, and more! A draft […]

Water for 2050 Symposium (Online)

150 Calgary households still get drinking water through lead pipes. Half have refused replacement

The Red Deer River Naturalists invite you to attend the Water for 2050 Symposium Sept 18th to the 25th, 2024. Held at Red Deer Polytechnic100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5 on the dates below: Those who cannot attend in person can register here to receive a ZOOM link to the individual presentations: https://forms.gle/sHxqDi1VjDb8hext6 The latest […]

Free

DFO Legislation and Conducting Projects Near Water Information Session #3

Online

Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Partnerships team from Ontario & Prairie and Arctic regions will be providing Information Sessions on the following topics throughout the 2024 year. DFO Legislation and Conducting Projects Near Water Provides introductory background on DFO’s Aquatic Ecosystems sector’s organization within the regions, an overview of key legislation and the Projects Near […]

Free

Mapping Canada’s Peatlands Using Remote Sensing (Online)

Online

Peatlands in the Canadian Boreal Forest are being negatively impacted by anthropogenic climate change, the effects of which are expected to worsen. Peatland types and sub-classes vary in their ecohydrological characteristics and are expected to have different responses to climate change. Large-scale modelling frameworks such as the Canadian Model for Peatlands, the Canadian Fire Behaviour […]

Free

Lee Creek Riparian Planting Days (Alberta)

Drought in 21st Century Alberta

WHY The Lee Creek watershed is critical habitat for Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout - and both of these populations are listed as "threatened" under the federal Species at Risk Act. As part of TUC's ongoing efforts to recover these fishes, we are working towards habitat improvements in the Lee Creek watershed. These efforts […]

Free

World Rivers Day

Online

World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. Rivers in virtually every country face an array of threats, and only through our active involvement can we ensure their health in the years ahead.

Free

Adventure for Wilderness – Water, Irrigation, and Fish on the Carseland Canal (Alberta)

Compare and contrast: A new, rigorous assessment of OpenET accuracy for supporting satellite-based water management

Join us on The “Ditch Rider’s Road”, an exploration of irrigation in Alberta and its effect on the environment with wildlife ecologist and fishing guide Eric Grinnell. This walk along the Carseland canal will give you an insight into irrigation in Alberta, and loss of fish (entrainment) in irrigation canals. We will also have the […]

Free

Meadow Creek Planting Day (Alberta)

Waiparous Creek ATV Staging Area Forestry Trunk Road, MD of Bighorn, AB, Canada

WHY? The Waiparous Creek watershed is critical habitat for Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout and both of these populations are listed as "threatened" under the federal Species at Risk Act. As part of TUC's ongoing efforts to recover these fishes, we are working towards habitat improvements in the Waiparous Creek watershed. These efforts are […]

Free

Wetland Innovation Workshop (Alberta)

Water grants now available

Ducks Unlimited Canada is proud to host the first ever Wetland Innovation Workshop! Join them on Wed Sep 25 2024, at 8:30 AM at the Boreal Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park for a day of learning and networking. Dive into the world of boreal wetland conservation and discover the latest innovations in the field. Connect with like-minded individuals and experts from industry, […]

Free

Water Use Adaptation- Environmental Forum

Compare and contrast: Laid to Waste

Join us for an engaging and informative Environmental Forum focused on "Water Use Adaptation." This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and government officials to discuss strategies, innovations, and collaborative efforts to address water use challenges and adaptation in Alberta. Attendees will gain insights into water efficiency, technological advancements, and strategic initiatives to enhance water security and sustainability.

$95

Working Well Workshop – Stettler (Alberta)

Athabasca Chief Allan Adam consulting with Ottawa on First Nations Clean Water Act

Water Well management for well owners 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 […]

Free

The Role of the Canada Water Agency (CWA) in National Freshwater Collaboration (Online)

Online

When: Thursday, October 3rd - 11:00am PDT, 12:00pm MDT & CST, 1:00pm CDT, 2:00pm EDT, 3:00pm ADT, 3:30 pm NDT This bilingual national webinar with simultaneous translation is hosted by Our Living Waters and offers a look at the Canada Water Agency (CWA). It features policy experts from the CWA, Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW), and University of […]

Free
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.