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Compare and contrast: Water Management: New Bias Correction Tool Improves Modelling for Water Resources

Compare and contrast: Water Management: New Bias Correction Tool Improves Modelling for Water Resources

AZoCleantech


A novel bias correction tool that improves the accuracy of climate modelling will help us adapt our water management to climate change. The software, developed by UNSW hydrologists, provides engineers, water managers and impact modellers more consistent data on projected climate impacts on water infrastructure and systems, says Scientia Associate Professor Fiona Johnson from UNSW Engineering.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.

Compare and contrast: Researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for clean water breakthrough in Kenyan school

Compare and contrast: Researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for clean water breakthrough in Kenyan school

Water Canada


Dr. Nyangaresi a postdoctoral researcher working under the supervision of Professor Sara Beck in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia is being recognized for working with the local Kenyan community to devise a water treatment solution that suits their culture and way of life, while applying his cutting-edge knowledge of emerging water treatment technologies such as ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV LED) disinfection. His work also has potential applications within Indigenous communities in Canada.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.

Central Alberta reservoir study underway

Central Alberta reservoir study underway

Government of Alberta


Alberta’s government is moving forward a study to assess the feasibility of building a new reservoir on the Red Deer River to help support growing communities.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Compare and contrast: ‘ Salmon are ‘coming home’ to spawn in Klamath River after dams are removed

Compare and contrast: ‘ Salmon are ‘coming home’ to spawn in Klamath River after dams are removed

The Guardian


The completion of the hydroelectric dam removal project on 2 October marked a major victory for local tribes. Through protests, testimony and lawsuits, the tribes showcased the environmental devastation caused by the dams, especially to salmon, which were cut off from their historic habitat and dying in alarming numbers because of poor water-quality.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Compare and contrast: Rain brings relief to Algarve dams: water levels rising

Compare and contrast: Rain brings relief to Algarve dams: water levels rising

Portugal Resident


Water levels have increased five percentage points thanks to recent rain. The six reservoirs and dams that supply the Algarve region were on Monday at 34% of their total water storage capacity, having risen by five percentage points due to recent rainfall, according to data from the Portuguese Environment Agency.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.

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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.