CWRA 2026: Full Schedule

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10:15am CDT

Advances in Water Science and Technology

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Abstract ID: 28609
Design and Performance of Cable-Free Engineered Woody Debris Jams
Presenter: Catalina Tandara, Stantec Consulting
Additional Authors: James Bigelow, Stantec; Matt Wood, Stantec

10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
Abstract ID: 28623
What Drainage Maps Miss: Scalable Pipe‑Level Resilience
Presenter: Ahmed Abdelaal, McMaster University
Additional Authors: Sonia Hassini, McMaster University

10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Abstract ID: 24803
AI-Enabled Multi-Objective Calibration of a wflow_sbm Hydrological Model of the Nile Basin
Presenter: Addis Alaminie, University of Toronto
Additional Authors: Mohammed Basheer, Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Speakers

Ahmed Abdelaal

McMaster University

I am a Phd candidate at McMaster university. I am licenced as EIT from APEGS, with more than eight years of experience in surface hydrology and stormwater management.

Catalina Tandara

Stantec Consulting

Addis Alaminie

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

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

11:30am CDT

Advances in Water Science and Technology

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT

Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Abstract ID: 26159
Nutrient Dynamics in Lakes Manitoba and Winnipegosis
Presenter: Claire Herbert, University of Manitoba

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Abstract ID: 28821
Development and Initial Testing of ECCC's National Water Quality Model
Presenter: Bernardo Teufel, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Additional Authors: Murray MacKay, ECCC; Christopher Spence, ECCC; Ram Yerubandi, ECCC

12:10 AM - 12:30 PM
Abstract ID: 285594
Lakewide Priorities to Coastal Realities: Linking Science Planning to On-the-Ground Action in the Great Lakes
Presenter: Dylan Hrach, Canada Water Agency

Speakers

Claire Herbert

Head, Digital strategey and Manitoba Great Lakes Program, University of Manitoba

Bernardo Teufel

Research scientist, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

Dylan Hrach

Canada Water Agency

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

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

2:00pm CDT

Advances in Water Science and Technology

Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Abstract ID: 23837
Impacts of Green Rainwater Infrastructure on Flow Volume in Sewers
Presenter: Sylvie Spraakman, City of Vancouver
Additional Authors: Cassandra Humes, City of Vancouver; Robb Lukes, City of Vancouver

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Abstract ID: 22673
Prioritizing Municipal Water Infrastructure Interventions under Urban Densification and Climate Change
Presenter: Émilie Bilodeau, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Additional Authors: Jean-Luc Martel, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Abstract ID: 28548
Moving Beyond “Barriers”: A Relational Approach to Water Protection
Presenter: Shannon Waters, Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Additional Authors: Daniele Behn-Smith, Office of the Provincial Health Officer

Speakers

Émilie Bilodeau

PhD student, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)

Émilie Bilodeau holds a Master’s degree in Engineering with a specialization in infrastructure and is currently a PhD student in Engineering, specializing in urban hydrology and hydraulics, at École de technologie supérieure. She is an engineer and lecturer, and serves as President... Read More →

Sylvie Spraakman

Senior Engineer, City of Vancouver

I'm a Senior Engineer at the City of Vancouver, where I work on design, implementation & asset management of green infrastructure in the public realm. Previously I completed a PhD at the University of Toronto studying the long term performance of bioretention systems.

I'm also the Programming Chair at this conference! I've volunteered with CWRA for several years now, including with the SYP and the BC Branch... Read More →