Author: Andrew Wilson

Aquaponics

Background Aquaponics is an agricultural technology founded on the ideas of aquaculture and hydroponics. Aquaculture is the controlled growth of aquatic organisms (both animals and plants). Hydroponics describes the growth […]

Climate Change: The Future of Agriculture

Thank you to our generous sponsors for the Water Connections Project This phase of the project has been made possible by Nutrien, Enbridge, and Manulife Financial, along with the Government […]

Personal coverage for extreme weather

Climate and Severe Weather Prior to turning to any level of government for assistance after an extreme weather event, Albertans should review their own insurance policies for houses, automobiles, or […]

Nexus Videos

These six short videos introduce different aspects of the water-energy-food nexus and how our communities are connected through it. The Water Nexus: Energy, Food and People Most of your daily […]

Climate Change in the Bow River Basin

Characteristics of the Bow River Basin Covering more than 25,000 square kilometres, the Bow River Basin (BRB) begins in the Rocky Mountains where snow and melting glaciers feed the headwaters […]

Climate Change in the Oldman River Basin

Characteristics of the Oldman River Basin The Oldman River Basin (ORB) spans approximately 23,000 square kilometres, primarily through southern Alberta. With the main headwaters of the Oldman River originating in […]

Climate Change in the Red Deer River Basin

Characteristics of the Red Deer River Basin Spanning 49,000 square kilometres and occupying eight percent of Alberta, the Red Deer River Basin is the largest sub-basin of the South Saskatchewan […]

Climate Change in the Athabasca River Basin

Characteristics of the Athabasca River Basin Spanning approximately 159,000 square kilometres, the Athabasca River Basin (ARB) covers 24% of Alberta1.  The headwaters of the ARB begin at the snow dome […]

Climate Change across the Canadian Prairies

Water availability on the Canadian Prairies The Canadian Prairies stretch across the southern half of the three provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Prairie region comprises several major basins, […]

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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.

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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.