Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Partnerships team from Ontario & Prairie and Arctic regions will be providing Information Sessions on the following topics throughout the 2024 year. Introductory Overview of DFO’s Regulatory Instruments An introductory overview of DFO’s Regulatory Instruments for project specific review, the Projects Near Water Website and the Species at Risk permit […]

On April 11th, join NSWA for an Exclusive Webinar: Unlocking Urban Drought Resilience - Insights from Cape Town's Day Zero. We'll be joined by Dr. Gina Ziervogel, co-author of Day Zero: One City's Response to a Record Breaking Drought. Explore the intricate dynamics of urban water management and climate adaptation within Cape Town’s administration, and discover the diverse perspectives […]

Hear from guest speakers and talk with FCWA members and associates about the state of the watershed, how you can get involved, and more. Our speakers will be: Jim Stelfox, a fisheries biologist (now retired), will talk about what's threatening our fishery. Pam Kuipers, from the Cows and Fish Riparian Management Society, will explain why […]

Drought preparedness and mitigation forum hosted by the Chinook Watershed Crew.   Featuring: Claresholm Premiere of the "Dried up: what now?" documentary film produced by Yvan Lebel and Kevin Van Tighem. Panel discussion Exhibits by water-related groups Audience Q&A Complimentary Beef on a Bun! Doors open at 5pm MT, program starts at 5:30pm

Water is essential for life and each of us is part of the water cycle each day wherever we live. Join us for this collaborative workshop where we will discuss all things water education, from our place in the cycle, to the other beings we share the water with, how to study it and how […]

Presenter:  Murdoch McKinnon, University of Waterloo, Date/Time: April 17, 2024.   2pm - 3pm UTC-4 (Eastern) / 12pm - 1pm Mountain We present the results of a four-year post-restoration assessment undertaken following the partial removal of a well pad near Slave Lake, Alberta. Specifically, we sought to assess whether partial removal resulted in a sufficiently wet […]

Canadian water in a changing climate 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Eastern The water sector faces many challenges in integrating climate adaptation into long-term planning and decision-making. Deep uncertainty associated with climate change or complex socio-political realities constrains decision-making, causing paralysis and inaction. Existing planning approaches and resources lack the flexibility to adjust to emerging […]