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 […]

Free

2024 RDRWA Fall Forum (Alberta)

St. Mary's River Irrigation District's January Water Supply Update

The day will include speakers and discussion on issues regarding 'Watershed Management Topics and Tools for a Changing Environment'. Cost is $0 for Red Deer River Watershed Alliance members and […]

$15

Working Well Workshop – Mountain View County (Alberta)

Compare and contrast: No recharge: Long-term Prairie drought raises concerns over groundwater levels

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 […]

Free

Working Well Workshop – Mountain View County (Alberta)

Compare and contrast: No recharge: Long-term Prairie drought raises concerns over groundwater levels

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 […]

Free

Working Well Workshop – Sturgeon County (Alberta)

Compare and contrast: Satellite Images Show China's Dam Threatening Neighbors' Fresh Water Supply

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 […]

Free

Creating Tomorrow | Water

TELUS Spark Science Centre 220 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Exploring the Ripple Effect of Water Research UCalgary is creating a ripple effect through its research, community and organizational partnerships. By leveraging institutional resources and building relationships, UCalgary is helping […]

Free

Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant 4302 15 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us for an interactive tour of the Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, led by City staff. About this tour In this unique glimpse inside Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of […]

Free

Flood and Drought: Natural Infrastructure as a Dual Defense

Online

The prairies are no stranger to drought and flood, sometimes even in the same year. Drought and flood can be considered two sides of the same coin, and there is real potential for natural infrastructure to be designed and implemented to address both at the same time. 

This webinar brings together experts to build momentum around natural infrastructure to help with not only flood, but drought, too. We will discuss how drought and flood are anticipated to impact the Canadian Prairies in the future and share examples of natural infrastructure in practice, wrapping up with discussion and audience questions. 

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.