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Compare and contrast: Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to combat drought

Compare and contrast: Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to combat drought

Reuters
The lush river valleys of El Zaino y La Arenosa in western Panama could soon be submerged by a massive man-made reservoir designed to ensure the viability of the Panama Canal in the face of a changing climate.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Here’s where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Here’s where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

The Canadian Press
or decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S., pointing to research that cautions about the risks of exposure to the mineral in high doses.   Click here to read the story.

Calgary moving ahead with water fluoridation, expected completion in early 2025

Calgary moving ahead with water fluoridation, expected completion in early 2025

CTV News
The City of Calgary is currently commissioning its upgraded water treatment equipment with plans to reintroduce fluoride into the water supply on track for early 2025.   Click here to read the story.

Bearspaw feeder main stable, but may need one more repair in 5 years: report

Bearspaw feeder main stable, but may need one more repair in 5 years: report

Global News
Calgary city council has learned officials are confident the Bearspaw feeder main is stable after a summer full of repairs in response to June’s critical rupture. However, modelling shows one more repair may be needed in the next five years.   Click here to read the story.

Compare and contrast: Two-way water transfers can ensure reliability, save money for urban and agricultural users during drought in Western U.S.

Compare and contrast: Two-way water transfers can ensure reliability, save money for urban and agricultural users during drought in Western U.S.

Science Daily
A study offers a solution to water scarcity during droughts amid the tug of economic development, population growth and climate uncertainty for water users in Western U.S. states through proposed two-way leasing contracts.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Governance.
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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.