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North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization dedicated to promoting the health and sustainability of the North Saskatchewan River and its watershed in Alberta.

VISION
People working together for a healthy and functioning North Saskatchewan River watershed - today and tomorrow.

MISSION
To protect and improve water quality, water quantity (instream flow) and the health of our watershed by:

  • Seeking, developing and sharing knowledge;
  • Facilitating partnerships and collaborative planning; and,
  • Working in an adaptive management process.
Business model: Non-profit
Home page: https://www.nswa.ab.ca/
Operates in: Alberta

WaterSMART Solutions

Our Mission

We improve water management through better practices, solutions, and technologies for the economic, environmental, and social benefit of current and future generations.

Our Team

The WaterSMART team has unparalleled expertise and knowledge of water management practices, and includes engineers, environmental scientists, facilitators, communicators, and policy advisors. We come from diverse operational, entrepreneurial, and policy backgrounds and share a common vision and passion for improving water management in Alberta and around the globe.

Business model: For profit
Home page: https://watersmartsolutions.ca/
Operates in: Alberta

Canadian Water Network

Canadian Water Network is an independent non-profit with a purpose of getting communities closer to the future they want by accelerating, advancing and improving water management decisions.

We are motivated by the need for aligned and meaningful connections across the water sector and beyond, particularly other sectors with related and adjacent interests, to achieve progress on complex environmental, social and economic challenges.

Business model: Non-profit
Home page: https://cwn-rce.ca/
Operates in: Whole of Canada

Inside Education

Founded in 1985, Inside Education is Alberta’s largest environmental and natural resource education charity. Working from offices in Edmonton and Calgary, our mandate is to support K-12 school teachers across Alberta and inspire their students when it comes to working towards a balanced, sustainable future for our environment, economy, and society. If today’s students become informed and engaged leaders in tomorrow’s issues, who are able to make informed responsible decisions, we believe the world will be in good hands.

Our Mission

We support teachers and inspire students to better understand the science, technology, and issues related to our environment and natural resources.

Our Vision

We envision future generations of engaged stewards thinking critically about our environment
and natural resources, and their important relationship with our economy and society.

Business model: Non-profit
Home page: https://www.insideeducation.ca/
Operates in: Alberta

Our Living Waters

Seeded by a series of conversations, gatherings and studies on how to strengthen the water movement in Canada, Our Living Waters has developed into a thriving Network. Together, the Network  drives collaboration and unites voices, while providing a common basis to measure progress toward our ambitious goal: all waters in Canada in good health by 2030.

No organization, no matter how large or well funded, can protect the waters alone. We need to work together!

Our Living Waters exists to amplify the influence and impact of the many, diverse organizations that make up the water community in Canada.

Business model: Non-profit
Home page: https://www.ourlivingwaters.ca/
Operates in: Whole of Canada
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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.