CWRA 2026: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate

Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Abstract ID: 28758
Drought has No Borders: Effects of Large-Scale Atmospheric Circulations on Snow Drought in Southern Alberta
Presenter: Walimunige Rupasinghe, University of Calgary
Additional Authors: Tricia Stadnyk, Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering and Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary; Brandi Newton, Airshed and Watershed Stewardship Branch, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Department of Earth, Energy and Environment, University of Calgary

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Abstract ID: 28595
Managing Stormwater Impacts from Densification and Climate Change
Presenters: David Marshall and Andrew Clow, Water Street Engineering

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Abstract ID: 28757
Effects of forest road stream crossings on stream temperature along the east slopes of the Canadian Rockies
Presenter: Ryan MacDonald, MacHyrdo
Additional Authors: Daniel Moore, University of British Columbia; Benjamin Kissinger, fRI Research; Spencer Spannier, MacHydro; Niko Wicharuk, MacHydro

Speakers

Andrew Clow

Water Street Engineering

Ryan MacDonald

Hydrologist, MacHydro

Walimunige Rupasinghe

University of Calgary

David Marshall

Water Street Engineering

Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

Concurrent Session - Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair, Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room

1:30pm CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT

Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Abstract ID: 22679
Assessing Long-Term Changes in River-Ice Regimes and Their Climatic Controls in the Mackenzie River Basin
Presenter: Yonas Dibike, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Additional Authors: Ethan James, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Laurent de Rham, ECCC; Daniel Peters, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Watershed Hydrology and Ecology Research Division, Victoria, BC

1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Abstract ID: 28412
Climate Sensitivity of Snowmelt-Driven Runoff in an Arctic Watershed
Presenter: Richa Rayamjhi, University of Windsor
Additional Authors: Tirupati Bolisetti, University of Windsor; Andrew Colombo, National Research Council

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Abstract ID: 28469
Transboundary Lake Modeling for Climate Change Impact Assessment: Case Study of Lake Memphremagog
Presenter: Daphné Lisak, Polytechnique Montréal
Additional Authors: Elmira Hassanzadeh, Polytechnique Montréal

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28599
Using Paleohydrology to Constrain Model Projections of Hydroclimatic Change
Presenter: Dave Sauchyn, University of Regina
Additional Authors: Julie Ziemer, PARC, University of Regina; Mohammad Zare, PARC, University of Regina; Nicole Kistanov, PARC, University of Regina; and Soumik Basu, PARC, University of Regina

Speakers

Dave Sauchyn

University of Regina

Yonas Dibike

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

Richa Rayamajhi

University of Windsor

Daphné Lisak

PhD Student, Polytechnique Montréal

Working on integrated volume-temperature-management lake modeling for climate change impact assessment with the transboundary Lake Memphremagog.

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

Concurrent Session - Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair, Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room

3:20pm CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate

Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT

Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28839
Translating Hydraulic Models into Capital Decisions: Scenario-Based Infrastructure Planning Under Changing Environmental Conditions
Presenter: Tahera Yeasmin, City of Brandon

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Abstract ID: 29534
Assessing Nature-Based Flood Protection Solutions for The City of Richmond, B.C.
Presenter: George Roman, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
Additional Authors: Gadwyn Gan, KWL; Jamie DiMillo, KWL; Evan Elder, KWL; Enrico Barbon, KWL; Patrick Lilley, KWL; Eric Morris, KWL; Colin Kristiansen, KWL; Braeden LeBlanc, City of Richmond; Tracy Walker, City of Richmond; Natalie Bejerman, City of Richmond

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Abstract ID: 27343
Infrastructure Transition Technologies; Grey to Green
Presenter: Ian Corne, Centerfield Supply

Speakers