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 […]

$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 […]

$225

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 […]

Women Plus Water Conversations: Art-Climate Nexus (Online)

Online

The fourth Women Plus Water 2025 Conversation will focus on the Art-Climate Nexus. Guests Dani Lindamood Program Director, Water Watchers Co-Founder of Girls Gone Water Project Dr. Andrew Denton Faculty, […]

Free

Battle River and Sounding Creek Stewardship Community of Practice (Alberta)

BRWA Office Mirror Lake Centre, Bottom Floor, 5415 49 Ave, Camrose, AB, Canada

A gathering to celebrate the success stories of our watershed stewards, and to learn and help others with shared challenges. Agenda Welcome and Introduction to the Community of Practice State […]

Free

Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival (Ontario)

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 150 Frederick St., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

A Celebration of Water Education Since its inception, the Groundwater Festival has been a cornerstone for teaching children about the vital role water plays in our ecosystem. The festival’s return […]

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.