This project was made possible by the very generous support of an anonymous donor and
Pulling together a project of this size takes a lot of work. The help of Jayme Nelson, Katherine Hill and Kathryn Wagner from Inside Education was invaluable. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you!
AC Atienza, Brendan Bate, Shannon Smithwick, Steff Stephansson, Kaleigh Watson, Andrew Wilson.
This page features a variety of activities related to communities, ecosystems, and water.
Below you can find a printable game called Raging Waters, word searches and crosswords for each topic.
Rising swamps are threatening the neighborhood!
Step into the role of a master builder in Raging Waters, a single-player print-and-play game that tests your spatial planning, line-drawing, and dice-rolling skills! Designed for ages 7+, each game takes about 30 minutes—perfect for an exciting adventure anytime.
Your Mission:
Build berms to enclose houses, protecting them from swamp damage. Secure as many homes as possible—before your backhoes run out!
Think fast. Build smart. Stop the flood!
Would you prefer to read about the interconnection of Communities, Ecosystems and Water offline?
Download Water Connections content to read offline, and in print- ready form.
When we think of farming, we picture fields of crops, tractors, and grazing cows, but agriculture involves much more. It includes growing crops, feeding livestock, irrigating fields, adapting to weather, and using technology to boost efficiency—all of which rely on effective water management.
Despite Alberta’s dry climate, farming has flourished in the province for over a century. With nutrient-rich soil and abundant sunshine, the province leads in producing canola, wheat, barley, and cattle. Alberta’s extensive irrigation system supports a diverse range of crops, even those needing more water than rainfall provides.
Interested in the connection between water and agriculture?
We provide Canadian educational resources on water practices to promote conservation and sustainability. Our team crafts current and relevant content, while encouraging feedback and engagement.
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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.
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.