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Wednesday, June 17
 

7:30am CDT

Breakfast
Wednesday June 17, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT

Wednesday June 17, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

7:30am CDT

Tradeshow
Wednesday June 17, 2026 7:30am - 5:00pm CDT

Wednesday June 17, 2026 7:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

8:30am CDT

Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge, Youth Leadership, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge, Youth Leadership, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate

Presenter: Justin R. Langan

​Justin R. Langan is a Métis youth leader from Manitoba and the Executive Director of O’KANATA, a nonprofit organization that empowers Indigenous youth through education, cultural revitalization, and sustainability. His work brings together Indigenous knowledge, digital innovation, and community-based climate action, with a focus on rural, northern, and underrepresented communities. Justin has led initiatives in eco-literacy, youth employment, and digital storytelling, and has shared his work at international forums including the World Economic Forum, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Arctic policy dialogues. His work centres on creating pathways for Indigenous youth to lead in shaping more equitable and sustainable futures.

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

9:30am CDT

Break and Poster Session
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Aakash Bagchi
From Recreation to Resilience: The Power of Floodable Parks at Downsview
Aakash Bagchi, Arup Canada, Inc.
Abstract ID: 28853

Alain Pietroniro
From Recreation to Resilience: The Power of Floodable Parks at Downsview
Affiliation: University of Calgary
Abstract ID: 28671

Amir Al-Bayati
Evaluating Alternative Lake Outlet Structures to Improve Outflow Predictions in Hydrologic Modelling
Affiliation: University of Waterloo
Abstract ID: 28870

Bohao Tang
A Novel Method to Quantify Stream Temperature Prediction Uncertainty via Postprocessor Residual Error Modeling
Affiliation: University of Waterloo
Abstract ID: 28621

Bryan Tolson
The Ontario Hydrologic Modeling System (OHMS): Provincial-Scale Prediction in Ungauged Basins
Affiliation: University of Waterloo
Abstract ID: 29118

Cynthia McClain
Whole-Lake Algal Bloom Dynamics from Sentinel-2 and Landsat Time Series
Affiliation: University of Alberta
Abstract ID: 29253

Derek Stuart
BC Floodplain Mapping Guidelines
Affiliation: Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
Abstract ID: 28856

Faezeh Zebarjadian
Modeling and Optimization of Regulated Reservoir Systems in the Muskoka Lakes Region Using Raven
Affiliation: University of Waterloo
Abstract ID: 28318

Ian Giesbrecht
Free Flow Canada: Innovating Tools for Better Access to Freshwater Flow Data Across Canada
Affiliation: Hakai Institute
Abstract ID: 28871

Jaxton Gray
Digital Tracers: Machine Learning for Tracking the Planet's Water Isotopes
Affiliation: University of Calgary
Abstract ID: 28775

Josh Mumford
Evaluating Practices for Identifying Land Use\Cover Changes with Historical Streamflow at the Basin Scale
Affiliation: University of Waterloo
Abstract ID: 29759

Jun Zhao
The Value of Water Retention Beneficial Management Practices in Manitoba
Affiliation: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Abstract ID: 27200

Laura Dalkie
Stormwater Impact on the Rideau Canal Skateway
Affiliation: Carleton University
Abstract ID: 27921

Lisa Woldrich
Indigenous Cultural Access and Mobility Under a Regulated Hydrograph in the Columbia River Basin – A Case Study Pitch
Affiliation: University of Passau
Abstract ID: 26373

Majid Dehghani Sanij
Changing Flow-Generating Mechanisms in the Canadian Prairies
Affiliation: GIWS- Global Institute for Water Security - University of Saskatchewan
Abstract ID: 28502

Melanie Blackburn
Assessing the Seasonal Variability of a Novel Stormwater Pre-treatment System: A Field Investigation
Affiliation: Western University
Abstract ID: 28665

Milad Keshavarz Bahaghighat
Poster Presenters
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Aakash Bagchi

Arup Canada, Inc.
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Alain Pietroniro

University of Calgary
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Amir Al-Bayati

University of Waterloo
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Bohao Tang

PhD Student in Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo
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Bryan Tolson

University of Waterloo
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Cynthia McClain

University of Alberta
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Derek Stuart

Principal, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
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Faezeh Zebarjadian

University of Waterloo
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Ian Giesbrecht

Hakai Institute
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Jaxton Gray

University of Calgary
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Josh Mumford

University of Waterloo
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Jun Zhao

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
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Laura Dalkie

Carleton University
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Lisa Woldrich

Research Assistant, University of Passau
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Majid

GIWS- Global Institute for Water Security - University of Saskatchewan
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Melanie Blackburn

Western University
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Mitchell Timmerman

Manitoba Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture Branch
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Paul Coderre

University of Calgary
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Rezgar Arabzadeh

University of Waterloo
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Rojin Meysami

University of Waterloo
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Shimelis Asfaw Wakigari

Government of Manitoba – Transportation and Infrastructure
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Sonia Hassini

McMaster University
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Sven Cowan

NV5 Geospatial
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Tijana Alukoska

Tijana Aluloska
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Vanessa Siemens

University of Manitoba
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Vojtech Sys

Aon Impact Forecasting
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

9:30am CDT

Artisan Market
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm CDT

Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm CDT
Roosevelt Room

10:30am CDT

CSHS Session: R-Based Tools and Workflows for Hydrology in Canada
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Abstract ID: 27077
HGDMr - an R Package for Modelling the Variable Contributing Fractions of Prairie Basins
Presenter: Kevin Shook, KR Shook Consulting


10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Abstract ID: 28437
FFA Framework: A Systematic Open-Source Framework for Stationary and Nonstationary Flood Frequency Analysis
Presenter: Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun, University of Saskatchewan
Additional Authors: Riley Wheadon, University of Calgary; Jianxun He, University of Calgary; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary.


11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract ID: 29761
Bringing Together Diverse Sources of Hydrometric Data: Open-Source Infrastructure for Collaborative Hydrology in R
Presenter: Sam Albers, Hakai Institute
Additional Authors: Ian Giesbrecht, Hakai Institute


11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Abstract ID: 28790
Uncertainty Bands for Analytical Flood‑Frequency Estimates in Urban Hydrology
Presenter: Sonia Hassini, McMaster University
Speakers
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Kevin Shook

KR Shook Consulting
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Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun

University of Saskatchewan
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Sam Albers

Data Mobilization Team Lead, Hakai Institute
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Sonia Hassini

McMaster University
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

10:30am CDT

Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Abstract ID: 28735
How Important is Real-Time Access to Reanalysis Data for Operational Streamflow Forecasting Using a LSTM Model in the Great-Lakes Region?
Presenter: Étienne Gaborit, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Additional Authors: Vincent Fortin, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Milena Dimitrijevic, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Nicolas Gasset, Environment and Climate Change Canada;


10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Abstract ID: 28857
Assessing Uncertainty in Gridded Reanalysis Meteorological Datasets for Large-Scale Hydrological Modeling and Operational Inflow Forecasting
Presenter: Mark Gervais, Manitoba Hydro
Additional Authors: Aaron Smith, Manitoba Hydro; Luke Andreychuk, Manitoba Hydro; Sakshi Bali, Manitoba Hydro; Kevin Sagan, Manitoba Hydro; Shane Wruth, Manitoba Hydro

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract ID: 29059
Propagation of Precipitation and Epistemic Uncertainty in Streamflow Simulations across the Canadian Prairies
Presenter: Omid Mohammadigder, University of Manitoba
Additional Authors: Omid Mohammadiigder, University of Manitoba; Ricardo Mantilla, University of Manitoba; Chandra Rupa Rajulapati, University of Manitoba; Muhammad Mehboob, University of Manitoba; Fisaha Unduche, Government of Manitoba


11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Abstract ID: 29117
The Ontario Hydrologic Modelling System (OHMS): High-Resolution Provincial Modelling and Large-Sample Evaluation
Presenter: Bryan Tolson, University of Waterloo
Additional Authors: Hongren Shen, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON; James Craig, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON; Ming Han, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON, Dam & Public Safety, Ontario Power Generation, ON; Amir Al-Bayati, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON; Madeline Gabriela Tucker, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON, Water Resources Greater Vancouver, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd., BC; Robert Metcalfe, Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program, Trent University, ON, Aquatic Research and Monitoring Section, Ministry of Natural Resources, Trent University, ON
Speakers
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Étienne Gaborit

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Mark Gervais

Manitoba Hydro
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Omid Mohammadigder

University of Manitoba
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Bryan Tolson

University of Waterloo
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

10:30am CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Abstract ID: 28063
Stress Testing of Water Systems Under Inflow Uncertainty
Presenter: Hamid Gozini, University of Manitoba
Additional Authors: Masoud Asadzadeh, University of Manitoba; Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary; Fisaha Unduche, Government of Manitoba; Habtamu Tolossa, Government of Manitoba


10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Abstract ID: 28762
A Multi‑Metric Synthesis of 20th‑Century Reanalysis Product Accuracy for Hydrological Applications in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin
Presenters: Muhammad Shafqat Mehboob, University of Manitoba and Carly Delevau, Manitoba Hydro
Additional Authors: Ricardo Mantilla, University of Manitoba; Masoud Asadzadeh, University of Manitoba; Phillip Slota, Manitoba Hydro; Lina Wu, University of Manitoba; Shane Wruth, Manitoba Hydro


11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract ID: 29753
Camp Creek Revisited, One More Time: Quantifying Peak Flow Response to Forestry for a Medium-Size Snow-Dominated Catchment Using Multiple Approaches
Presenter: R. Dan Moore, University of British Columbia
Additional Authors: Kim Green, Apex Geoscience; Cyd Potter, Apex Geoscience
Speakers
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Carly Delevau

Manitoba Hydro
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Hamid Gozini

PhD Candidate, University of Manitoba
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R. Dan Moore

University of British Columbia
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Muhammad Shafqat Mehboob

Postdoc, University of Manitoba
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Mohammad Zare

Research Associate, PARC
I work on climate change, drought risk, hydrology, and crop modelling in the Canadian Prairies. Talk to me about climate data, drought impacts, soil moisture, water resources, agricultural adaptation, GIS mapping, and how science can support better decisions for farmers, researchers... Read More →
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

10:30am CDT

Advances in Monitoring of Our Water Resources
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Abstract ID: 28674
Monitoring Where it Matters: Introducing Surface-Groundwater Interactions to Monitoring Network Evaluation in Alberta
Presenter: Tegan Holmes, University of Calgary
Additional Authors: Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary; Brandi Newton, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary; Andrea Brookfield, University of Waterloo; Jean Birks, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Benjamin Kissinger, fRI Research


10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Abstract ID: 28791
Validation of SWOT Water Surface Elevations over Canadian Inland Waters
Presenter: Rodolfo Alvarado Montero, University of Calgary
Additional Authors: Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary


11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract ID: 28519
Enhancing Near Real-Time Drought Monitoring in Southern Alberta Using Remote Sensing
Presenter: Sharad Aryal, University of Calgary
Additional Authors: Hatef Dastour, Institute for Data Science and Informatics, University of Missouri; Babak Farjad, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta, Canada; Gopal Achari, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary


11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Abstract ID: 28859
Lake Sturgeon Population Status and Movement Responses to Flow Regulation in the Lower Churchill River, MB
Presenter: Mark Lowdon, AAE Tech Services Inc.
Speakers
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Tegan Holmes

University of Calgary


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Sharad Aryal

University of Calgary
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Rodolfo Advarado Montero

University of Calgary
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Mark Lowdon

AAE Tech Services inc.
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

10:30am CDT

Advances in Water Science & Technology
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
CWRA-SYP 2025-2026 Student Design Competition: St. Adolphe Ring Dike Design
Presenters: Likwid Assets, University of Waterloo - Anna Beedell, Hannah Irvine, Julie Reitsma, Maya Jina, Ryan Wu


10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Abstract ID: 28747
Flooding is Temporary, Erosion is Permanent: Importance and Case Studies of Integrated Erosion and Flood Hazard Mapping in Canada
Presenter: Robin McKillop, SLR Consulting
Additional Authors: Dan McParland, SLR Consulting


11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract ID: 29756
Bridging Global Flood Models and Local Decision-Making with Automated 2 m DEM-Consistent Mapping
Presenter: Seth Bryant, CEFlood
Additional Authors: Oliver Wing, Fathom


11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Abstract ID: 29758
Co-Development of Knowledge and Solutions to Flooding in Guyana: An Opportunity for Systems-Based Methods
Presenter: Cody Danaher, McGill University
Additional Authors: Alana Norville, University of Guyana ; Liam Kirkpatrick, Imperial College London ; Oluwasinaayomi Faith Kasim, University of Guyana ; Alexandra Collins, Imperial College London ; Gregory Williams, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Andreas Nicolaidis LindqvistResearch Institutes of Sweden & Stockholm Resilience Centre ; Jan Adamowski, McGill University ; Chandra Madramootoo, McGill University

Speakers
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Hannah Irvine

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Student, University of Waterloo
I am a third year Environmental Engineering student at the University of Waterloo with a passion for water resources and sustainability. I am proud to represent the University of Waterloo with my peers as the back-to-back winners of the CWRA Student Design Competition. 
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Maya Jina

University of Waterloo
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Julie Reitsma

University of Waterloo
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Anna Beedell

University of Waterloo
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Ryan Wu

University of Waterloo
Third year Environmental Engineering student, passionate about all things rivers, sediment, weather and design. Proud of our team LiKWid Assets for winning back to back Student Design Competition
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Robin McKillop

SLR Consulting
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Zijian Wang

Groundwater Management, Manitoba Environment and Climate Change
Zijian Wang is the Manager of Groundwater Management with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change, where he leads provincial efforts in groundwater monitoring, aquifer assessment, and sustainable water resource management. He oversees the development and modernization of groundwater... Read More →
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Cody Danaher

PhD Student, McGill University
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Citizen-led and Indigenous-led Stewardship and Action
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28848
Achieving the Spirit of the Design Despite Site Constraints: Lessons from Vernon Creek Rehabilitation
Presenter: Brendon Woit, Stantec Consulting Ltd.


1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Abstract ID: 28840
Two-Eyed Seeing – The Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation Water Resilience Master Plan and Knowledge Mobilization Project
Presenter: Hank Venema, Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.
Additional Authors: Andrew Tefs, SSE; Richard Roulette, SBOFN; Randal Roulette, SBOFN; Tyrone Whitford, SBOFN; Alix Casey, CIER


2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Abstract ID: 25651
From Access to Stewardship - Indigenous-Led Pathways to Water Sovereignty and Community Benefit
Presenter: Bradley Loiselle, Arctic Freshwater


2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28092
Seeing with Both Eyes: Advancing Prairie Water Innovation through Two-Eyed Seeing and the AquaHacking Model
Presenter: Kenza Vandenbroeck, AquaAction
Speakers
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Hank Venema

Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.
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Bradley Loiselle

Founder & CEO, Arctic Freshwater
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Brendon Woit

Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Abstract ID: 26320
Tackling Prairie Pothole Hydrology and Assessing Impacts of Climate Change on Closed-Basin Lake Levels
Presenters: Curtis Hallborg and Jack Kostick, WSP Canada Inc.


1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Abstract ID: 27249
Simulating Reservoirs in Large-Domain Vector-Based Hydrological Models
Presenter: Tyler Thompson, University of Calgary
Additional Authors: Alain Pietroniro, Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary; Kasra Keshavarz, Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary


2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Abstract ID: 27186
The Impact of River Mobility on Flood Hazards and Flood Mapping
Presenter: Duane Noel, Concordia University
Additional Authors: Guénolé Choné, Concordia University; Iulia Mazgareanu, Concordia University; Pascale M. Biron, Concordia University; Thomas Buffin-Bélanger, Université du Québec à Rimouski; Jeannine-Marie St-Jacques, Concordia University


2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28865
Prioritizing Detail in Stormwater Modeling through TeFRRAM
Presenters: Marliese Breuer and Taylor Swailes, Urban Systems Ltd.
Additional Authors: Jim Hager, City of Kelowna
Speakers
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Taylor Swailes

Urban Systems Ltd.
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Curtis Hallborg

WSP Canada Inc.
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Tyler Thompson

University of Calgary
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Duane Noel

Concordia University
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Marliese Breuer

Water Resources Engineer, Urban Systems Ltd
PCSWMM modelling or HECRAS modelling
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28756
Flood Frequency and Water Supply Insights from Longterm Continuous Ensemble Hydrology: Water Management for a Changing Future in the Roseau River
Presenter: Andrew Tefs, Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.
Additional Authors: Scott Pokorny, SSE; Andrew Murray, SSE; Patrick Lee, SSE; Toby Szkop, SSE; Hank Venema, SSE


1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Abstract ID: 28769
Integrating Pluvial and Riverine Flood Risk in a Constrained Urban Drainage System Adjacent to the Bow River, Calgary
Presenter: Juan Carlos De La Cruz, Jacobs


2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Abstract ID: 28441
Enhanced Correction of Hydroclimate Extremes Through Nonstationary and Ordinary-Event-Based Approaches
Presenter: Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun, University of Saskatchewan
Additional Authors: Jianxun He, University of Calgary; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary.


2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28064
MESH: A Community Model for Hydrologic Prediction
Presenter: Daniel Princz, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Speakers
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Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun

University of Saskatchewan
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Andrew Tefs

Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.
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Juan Carlos De La Cruz

Senior Water Resources Engineer, Jacobs
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Daniel Princz

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

CANCID Session: Water Management and Food Production in Canada
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28214
Aquatic Weed and Algae Management in Irrigation Canals
Presenter: Christopher Gallagher, Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District


1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Abstract ID: 28321
Reclamation of Saline-Sodic Soils for Improved Agricultural Productivity
Presenter: Evan Derdall, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Additional Authors: Dr. Erin Karppinen, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Abstract ID: 28481
Comparing Irrigation Scheduling Tools Used in Prairie Crop Rotations
Presenter: Evan Derdall, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Additional Authors: Dr. Erin Karppinen, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28799
Evaluating Changes in Snow Water Resources and Snow Management Potential across the Canadian Prairies
Presenter: Zoë Johnson, University of Saskatchewan
Additional Authors: Peter Lawford, University of Saskatchewan; John Pomeroy, University of Saskatchewan
Speakers
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Christopher Gallagher

Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District
Chris is the manager of the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District in southern Alberta. He earned a Biological Engineering Degree from the University of Guelph and a diploma in Watershed Management from Lethbridge College (now Polytechnic). Chris has over 20 years of irrigation design... Read More →
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Evan Derdall

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Zoë Johnson

University of Saskatchewan
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Advances in Water Science & Technology
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28709
Assessing the Reliability of Hydrological Model Structures and Parameter Transfer across the Indian Subcontinent
Presenter: Neharika Bhattarai, IIT Delhi
Additional Authors: Martyn Clark, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada; Manabendra Saharia, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India; Darri Eythorsson, University of Calgary, Canada; Nicolas Vasquez, University of Calgary, Canada; Cyril Thébault, University of Calgary, Canada


1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Abstract ID: 28708
Do Hydrologic Models and Machine Learning Models Think About Data In The Same Way?
Presenter: Scott Pokorny, University of Calgary
Additional Authors: Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary


2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Abstract ID: 28669
Development of Rating and Capture Efficiency Curves for Stormwater Catch Basins
Presenter: Fiona Scott, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
Additional Authors: Sophia Eugeni, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants; Ken Christison, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants


2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28271
Evaluating the Impacts of Proposed Outlet-Channels Operations on Suspended-Sediment Transport and Deposition in the Lake Manitoba-Lake Saint Martin -Lake Winnipeg System
Presenter: Shimelis Asfaw Wakigari, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure
Additional Authors: Khaled Mohammed, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure; Fisaha Unduche, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure; Kibreab Assefa, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure; Habtamu Tolossa, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure
Speakers
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Scott Pokorny

University of Calgary
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Fiona Scott

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
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Shimelis Asfaw Wakigari

Government of Manitoba – Transportation and Infrastructure
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

2:50pm CDT

Break
Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:50pm - 3:20pm CDT

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:50pm - 3:20pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Water Governance, Policy & Practice
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28183
Water Governance North of 60: Climate Change and Drinking Water Risk in the Northwest Territories
Presenter: Lindsay Thackeray, Wilfrid Laurier University
Additional Authors: Dr. Sheri Longboat, Wilfrid Laurier University


3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Abstract ID: 24711
Using Social Network Analysis as a Decision-Support Tool for Water Governance
Presenter: Nelson Jatel, Okanagan Basin Water Board



4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Abstract ID: 28720
Water Governance in Practice: Developing a Domestic Phosphorus Management Framework for Lake of the Woods
Presenter: Meghan Mills, Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation


4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28809
Water Management Under Physical and Policy Constraints: Exploring the Opportunities and Limits of Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Regulation
Presenter: Halya Petzold, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Additional Authors: Racob Bruxer, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Jamie Ferguson, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Max DeBues, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Speakers
avatar for Nelson Jatel

Nelson Jatel

Water Stewardship Director, Okanagan Basin Water Board
Dr. Nelson Jatel is a social scientist, watershed governance researcher, and Water Stewardship Director with the Okanagan Basin Water Board. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where he teaches upper-level courses in Limnology and Watershed... Read More →
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Lindsay Thackeray

Wilfrid Laurier University
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Meghan Mills

Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation
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Halya Petzold

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Advancing Canada’s Flood Resilience: FHIMP National Updates and Innovations in Flood Mapping
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28794
Charting Progress: FHIMP’s Journey to Strengthen Canada’s Flood Hazard Identification
Presenter: Oliver Pennock, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Additional Author: Maxim Fortin, NRCan; Brian Perry, NRCan


3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Abstract ID: 26451
Advancing Flood Hazard Mapping through Research, Innovation and Technical Guidance under FHIMP
Presenter: Oluwaseun Oyebode, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)


4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Abstract ID: 28797
Identifying and Mapping Flood Hazard in Canada: How Global, Regional and Detailed Flood Mapping Come Into Play
Presenter: Maxim Fortin, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Additional Author: Brian Perry, NRCan; Oliver Pennock, NRCan


4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Abstract ID: 22666
Science-Driven Flood Risk Screening: Lessons from Canada-Wide Hazard Modeling and the FIFRA Program
Presenter: Jennifer Pellerin, Public Safety Canada
Additional Authors: Jamie Gesualdo; Sarah Hayes; Robin Bourke; Karl Chastko; Sara Karam; Julie Van de Valk; Public Safety Canada


4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28660
Flood Mapping with Limited Data: Guidance from Nova Scotia and British Columbia
Presenter: Paulina Buskas, Associated Engineering and Alexander Wilson, CBCL
Additional Authors: Andromeda MacIsaac, Associated Engineering; Allie Oliver, CBCL Limited; Chloe Sirges, Associated Engineering; Marianni Nogare, Associated Engineering

Moderators
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Brian Perry

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Speakers
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Maxim Fortin

Senior Engineering Advisor - Flood Mapping, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Oliver Pennock

Natural Resources Canada
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Oluwaseun Oyebode

Water Resources Engineer, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Oluwaseun Oyebode has a background in water resources engineering, with experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, infrastructure design, planning and management, flood hazard and risk assessments, and climate resilience. He is a member of the National Hydrological Service (NHS... Read More →
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Paulina Buskas

Associated Engineering
Paulina has a background in water resources engineering in British Columbia, specializing in hydraulic modelling, floodplain mapping, and flood & erosion assessment mitigation planning. She holds a B.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an M.Sc. in Climate Change Management, during which... Read More →
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Jennifer Pellerin

Senior Engineering Advisor, Public Safety Canada
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Sharing our knowledge: Wabanaki Worldviews on Water and Wastewater Treatment
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
This session will be a sharing circle. It will start with a smudge and prayer, followed by the passing of a talking stick. Teachings about how First Nations have developed their own solutions, and how they have partnered with Western ways of knowing and doing will be discussed.

Dr. Sheri Longboat - (mixed Mohawk Ukrainian and member of the Six Nations of the Grand River). Sheri is an associate professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University, and associate graduate faculty in Rural Planning and Development at the University of Guelph. She has over 25 years of experience working with First Nations in lands and resources, education and training, and research and capacity-building. Her community-driven research focuses on water security planning, management, and governance in the context of sustainability, justice, and change.

Charlotte Muise is a Master’s of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering Student at Dalhousie University with the Centre for Water Resources conducting research with the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, hailing from Mi’kmaq Qalipu First Nation in western Newfoundland. Her research focuses on redefining “risk assessment” in a good way for First Nations wastewater treatment.

Dr. Megan Fuller (settler for mixed European ancestry) is the Director of Research for the AFNWA at Dalhousie University's Centre for Water Resources Studies. She leads research priorities in collaboration with Elders, First Nations collaborators, and technical experts, ensuring solutions are grounded in cultural values as well as scientific rigor. Megan's work translates science into policy, including the co-development of Indigenous-led drinking water standards and the production of expert reports addressing critical gaps in decentralized water and wastewater systems.

Elder Methilda Knockwood Snache is the Chair of the AFNWA’s Elders Advisory Lodge and a much-respected Elder who maintains the culture and customs of the Mi’kmaq people of Lennox Island by sharing traditional wisdom and practices. The inspiring work she has done has left an indelible mark on her community. She was awarded the Governor General of Canada’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in 2017 for her ongoing work as a Mi’kmaq cultural interpreter for Parks Canada and joins the CWRA special session to bring Mi’kmaq values, teachings, and culture to Treaty 1 Territories.

Gregg Brewer – is a member of Neqotkuk First Nation and the Wolustuk Area Supervisor for the AFNWA. He is an experienced Operator with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities industry in areas of water supply management, water treatment, distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and mentoring and training operators.

Pat Jeddore – is a member of Eskasoni First Nation and the Unama’ki Area Supervisor for the AFNWA. Pat brings Mi’kmaw culture, values, and language to his role as water and wastewater operator. Pat’s expertise and leadership role in Eskasoni has been instrumental in steering the AFNWA during its development.

Mykel Denny – is a member of Eskasoni First Nation and a Research Assistant at the Centre for Water Resources Studies at Dalhousie University. They recently completed their Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Biology and Chemistry at Cape Breton University. Mykel’s role at the CWRS provides support and direction to the research and educational programs being delivered by the AFNWA + CWRS partnership.

Geoff Reimer – the Director of Environment for the Southern Chiefs Organization, Geoff and oversees the Water Testing Project for participating SCO Nations. The Water Testing Project is SCO’s initial step in developing a Southern First Nations Water Authority that will deliver safe, clean drinking water and wastewater treatment services to participating SCO member First Nations.


Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Nature-based Aquatic Restoration for Resilient Habitats and Communities
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28542
Designing Process-Based Nature-Based Solutions for Agricultural Headwater Streams
Presenter: Pascale Biron, Concordia University


3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Abstract ID: 28585
Reviving Netley-Libau Marsh: Rebuilding Habitat in North America's Largest Freshwater Coastal Wetland
Presenter: Chris Adams, Red River Basin Commission


4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Abstract ID: 28648
Replacing Traditional River Training with Nature-based Design
Presenter: Harmen Van Hove, BGC Engineering Inc.


4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28844
Biodiversity Off the Rails: ECWE LRT’s Line-Wide Restoration Plan in Toronto
Presenter: Aakash Bagchi, Arup Canada


4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Abstract ID: 28759
Responding to the 2021 Atmospheric River Event on the Coldwater River: Disaster to Resilience
Presenter: Alan Jonsson, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
Additional Authors: Responding to the 2021 Atmospheric River Event on the Coldwater River: Disaster to Resilience
Speakers
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Pascale Biron

Concordia University
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Chris Adams

Red River Basin Commission
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Harmen Van Hove

Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering Inc.
Harmen Van Hove is a hydrotechnical engineer based out of North Vancouver, BC. He specializes in hydrotechnical hazard assessments and mitigation for communities and linear infrastructure, having designed mitigations in rivers across BC, from the Kitimat to the Coquihalla. He has... Read More →
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Aakash Bagchi

Arup Canada, Inc.
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Alan Jonsson

Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Emerging Trends in Flood Risk Mapping – the What and the Why
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Abstract ID: 27177
Evaluating the Flood Hazard Model Underpinning the Federally-Identified Flood Risk Areas
Presenter: Sarah Hayes, Government of Canada / Public Safety
Additional Authors: Robin Bourke, Public Safety; Jennifer Pellerin, Public Safety; Julie Van de Valk, Public Safety; Karl Chastko, Public Safety; Sara Karam, Public Safety; Mike Ballard, formerly Public Safety


3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Abstract ID: 28636
Regional-Scale Flood Modelling Based on Estimated Bathymetry from LiDAR Data: Automated Workflows Tested Across Two Canadian Watersheds
Presenter: Guénolé Choné, Concordia University
Additional Authors: Iulia Mazgareanu, Concordia U.; Pascale Biron, Concordia U.; Thomas Buffin-Bélanger, UQAR


4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Abstract ID: 28783
Evaluating HEC-RAS 6.7 for Regional Urban Pluvial Flood Modelling: A Case Study of Pipe Network Integration and Reduced Rainfall Approaches
Presenter: Maxim Fortin, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Additional Authors: Cody Haase, University of Waterloo; Heather McGrath, NRCan; Brian Perry, NRCan

4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28784
A National, Climate‑Responsive Framework for Annual Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Canada (2000–2023)
Presenter: Brian Perry (for Heather McGrath), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)


4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Abstract ID:28860
Citywide Modelling and Mapping of Extreme Pluvial Flood Hazards, City of Vancouver
Presenter: Derek Stuart, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
Speakers
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Brian Perry

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

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Maxim Fortin

Senior Engineering Advisor - Flood Mapping, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Derek Stuart

Principal, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
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Sarah Hayes

Government of Canada / Public Safety
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Guénolé Choné

Concordia University
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

5:00pm CDT

Annual General Meeting
Wednesday June 17, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

Wednesday June 17, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

6:00pm CDT

Banquet
Wednesday June 17, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Join us for cocktails and appetizers from 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm and the Distinguished Service Awards to follow.
Wednesday June 17, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg
 
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