BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:cwra2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com CWRA 2026//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260615T133000Z DTEND:20260615T220000Z SUMMARY:Canadian Delft-FEWS User Day DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about advancing hydrological forecasting\, improving operational decision-making\, or exploring cutting edge modeling techniques that can transform how Canada prepares for floods\, droughts\, and water-management challenges?\nThen we look forward welcoming you to meet\, share ideas and discuss the current state and future developments of hydrological prediction in Canada. Whether you’re a seasoned Delft FEWS expert or simply curious about how modern forecasting systems are reshaping the future of water resources in Canada and beyond\, this event is the place to connect\, learn\, and be inspired. Meet researchers\, forecasters\, data scientists\, consultants\, and policy makers working at the intersection of water\, technology\, and science. Build partnerships\, exchange ideas\, and spark new collaborative projects. Specific topics of interest include:\nForecast Verification: Emerging techniques to assess and understand forecast skillForecasting with Raven in Delft-FEWS: Improvements and InnovationsOpen source Delft-FEWS configuration developed for Canadian UsersDate: Monday June 15\, 2026 (Full Day)\nLocation: Conference venue\nCost: Free for Attendees – lunch provided\n\n CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:ed21fc8c4dcd2740f430c55795a9ddec URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/ed21fc8c4dcd2740f430c55795a9ddec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260615T133000Z DTEND:20260615T170000Z SUMMARY:ECCC-MESH Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:ECCC-MESH is the hydrologic land-surface scheme (HLSS) of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC’s) community environmental modelling system\, which contains physics from its numerical weather and land-surface prediction systems.\nThis workshop will highlight scientific updates from ECCC’s Science and Technology Branch as well as functional updates applicable for research\, development\, and its use for operations. Use cases will highlight how MESH can be used to represent various types of model workflows and data structures\, including the processes for setting up diagnostic point-based runs\, grid-based domains\, HRU/vector-based domains\, and multi-resolution hybrid setups. Sample experiments will consider short-term forecasting\, medium-term re-analysis\, and multi-decadal climate scenarios. Participants will learn the capabilities of MESH and how to apply it as an effective modelling tool.\nDate: Monday\, June 15\, 2026 (AM Half Day)\nCost: \;$20\n\n CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Roosevelt Room\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:4f732999a88c968fc1c0ba097ba6904a URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/4f732999a88c968fc1c0ba097ba6904a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260615T133000Z DTEND:20260615T220000Z SUMMARY:Project WET Canada Certification Workshop DESCRIPTION:This full-day workshop provides educators and professionals with hands-on\, inquiry-based training using three Project WET guides:\nFoundations of Water EducationWater in Earth SystemsWater Management & CultureParticipants will engage in activities that explore water as a living\, interconnected system that sustains ecosystems\, shapes communities\, and connects people to the land. The workshop blends science-based lessons with local knowledge and Indigenous perspectives\, providing practical\, curriculum-aligned tools to support K–12 water literacy\, environmental science\, and climate education.\n\nDate: Monday\, June 15\, 2026 (Full Day)\n\nLocation: Conference venue\n\nCost: \;$250 for Full Certification (Full participation\, all activities\, three guides\, certificates of completion\, digital resources)\; $100 for Participation / Information Only (Full participation and all activities\, exposure to all three guides\, no guides or certificates) – lunch provided CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:1e607d00986143433b76b64d419e22cc URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/1e607d00986143433b76b64d419e22cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260615T180000Z DTEND:20260615T220000Z SUMMARY:A Guided Introduction of the SFINCS (Super-Fast Inundation of CoastS) Compound Flood Model DESCRIPTION:Description: Learn the fundamentals of modeling compound flooding events with the SFINCS (Super-Fast Inundation of CoastS) model in a half-day training. This course introduces SFINCS’s core concepts\, fast computation approach\, and practical applications for large-scale coastal flooding and early warning systems.\n\nThe training is designed to give participants a clear understanding of SFINCS capabilities and hands-on experience running and interpreting a basic model setup.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn – This half-day course combines concise theory with guided practical exercises.\nGain a conceptual understanding of compound flooding processes and the challenges of large-scale flood modeling.Learn how SFINCS achieves high computational efficiency and where it fits within flood risk analysis and early warning workflows.Explore the key components of a SFINCS model\, including grids\, boundary conditions\, and forcing.Run a pre-configured SFINCS model to simulate a flooding scenario.Learn to interpret basic SFINCS outputs for rapid flood assessment and decision support.This course focuses on understanding and using existing model setups rather than building a full model from scratch.This training is intended for:\nProject engineers\, researchers\, and PhD students with some experience in numerical modeling or programmingProfessionals who want an introduction to SFINCS.Participants involved in flood risk management\, coastal modeling\, compound flood modelling.Date: Monday\, June 15\, 2026 (PM Half Day)\nLocation: Conference venue\nCost: \;$165 (Regular/YP/Retired)\, $140 (Students)\n\n CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Roosevelt Room\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:74002ce4d68ad90e2c8e1a9550cf6cf4 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/74002ce4d68ad90e2c8e1a9550cf6cf4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260615T220000Z DTEND:20260616T000000Z SUMMARY:Icebreaker Mixer DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:423e3144312d15c5971914789c6fbe97 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/423e3144312d15c5971914789c6fbe97 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T100000Z DTEND:20260616T113000Z SUMMARY:Sunrise Ceremony DESCRIPTION:\n\n CATEGORIES:OFFSITE - NETWORKING LOCATION:Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:1b601ad454d2f2af1044fa0eda0cd8a2 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/1b601ad454d2f2af1044fa0eda0cd8a2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T120000Z DTEND:20260616T220000Z SUMMARY:Tradeshow DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:TRADESHOW - WINNIPEG WEST LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:484440b10da5d6ae9696e2023fd1ed00 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/484440b10da5d6ae9696e2023fd1ed00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T120000Z DTEND:20260616T130000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:dd482bc9fd7831b41597568f65054410 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/dd482bc9fd7831b41597568f65054410 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T130000Z DTEND:20260616T140000Z SUMMARY:Opening and Welcoming Remarks DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - PLENARY LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:eaffb47952deb93b54832fdcd39e9b5e URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/eaffb47952deb93b54832fdcd39e9b5e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T140000Z DTEND:20260616T153000Z SUMMARY:Honouring the Spirit of Water: The Importance of Women's Voices in Water Protection DESCRIPTION:Honouring the Spirit of Water: The Importance of Women's Voices in Water Protection\n\nPresenters: Taylor Galvin\, Shaylee Cook (Brokenhead)\, Kakeka Thundersky (Winnipeg/Poplar River)\, Jory Thomas (Metis/Winnipeg)\, Jordan Thorsteinson (Sagkeeng/Winnipeg).\n\nAs part of this keynote address\, Taylor Galvin will engage four youth water protectors in a panel dialogue including Shaylee Cook (Brokenhead)\, Kakeka Thundersky (Winnipeg/Poplar River)\, Jory Thomas (Metis/Winnipeg)\, and Jordan Thorsteinson (Sagkeeng/Winnipeg). \n\nThis keynote challenges the framing of water management while centering Indigenous knowledge systems and the visionary leadership of young Indigenous women. The session will explore what a water-honoring future looks like: one that listens to land defenders\, water protectors\, elders\, land-users\, and youth while building the movements of tomorrow. Panelists will share their personal relationships with water\, and help set the conference tone by modeling collaborative\, generational knowledge-sharing and uplifts the very voices that will lead our collective water future. CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - PLENARY LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:6c6a2394df675e8f3063ffc423f0be0c URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/6c6a2394df675e8f3063ffc423f0be0c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T143000Z DTEND:20260616T213000Z SUMMARY:Artisan Market DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:ARTISAN MARKET - ROOSEVELT ROOM LOCATION:Roosevelt Room\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:8d80a0e364d8c553454157e87317b2aa URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/8d80a0e364d8c553454157e87317b2aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T153000Z DTEND:20260616T160000Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:df0cc618197968a9d9d35985e951ad45 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/df0cc618197968a9d9d35985e951ad45 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T160000Z DTEND:20260616T170000Z SUMMARY:Addressing Water Concerns in the Red River Métis Homeland: MMF Initiatives and Next Steps DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:b0b231d1bbe16b76fdfbdb3eb3d94a95 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/b0b231d1bbe16b76fdfbdb3eb3d94a95 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T160000Z DTEND:20260616T170000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Reporting on Status and Trends in Canadian Waters DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM - 11:20 AMAbstract ID: 28707The Changing State of Freshwater Flows to the Coastal Ocean in British Columbia\nPresenter: Ian Giesbrecht\, Hakai Institute\nAdditional Authors: \;Sam Albers\, Hakai Institute\; R. Dan Moore\, University of British Columbia\n\n11:20 AM - 11:40 AMAbstract ID: 28743Status and trends in Canadian waters\nPresenter: Alexandra Lavictoire\, Lake of the Woods Control Board Secretariat\n\n\n11:40 AM - 12:00 PMAbstract ID: 28872Supporting community-based monitoring of hydrological status and trends using R-Shiny dashboards\nPresenter: Robert Metcalfe\, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources\nAdditional Authors: \;Rebecca Rossi\, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources\; Samuel Hunter\, Weenusk First Nation CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:66e94931a32a85dd14acf9f5baf5539b URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/66e94931a32a85dd14acf9f5baf5539b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T160000Z DTEND:20260616T170000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM - 11:20 AMAbstract ID: 28758Drought has No Borders: Effects of Large-Scale Atmospheric Circulations on Snow Drought in Southern Alberta\nPresenter: Walimunige \;Rupasinghe\, University of Calgary\nAdditional 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\n11:20 AM - 11:40 AMAbstract ID: 28595Managing Stormwater Impacts from Densification and Climate Change\nPresenters: David Marshall and Andrew Clow\, Water Street Engineering\n\n11:40 AM - 12:00 PMAbstract ID: 28757Effects of forest road stream crossings on stream temperature along the east slopes of the Canadian Rockies\nPresenter: Ryan MacDonald\, MacHyrdo\nAdditional Authors: \;Daniel Moore\, University of British Columbia\; Benjamin Kissinger\, fRI Research\; Spencer Spannier\, MacHydro\; Niko Wicharuk\, MacHydro CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:13dd9698ccbec40446affeeb86a0976b URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/13dd9698ccbec40446affeeb86a0976b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T160000Z DTEND:20260616T170000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28547Snowmelt Driven Hydrological Forecasting: Approaches in the Yukon River Basin\nPresenter: Dave Casson\, University of Calgary3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28684Dynamic Glaciers in Raven: A Simplified Approach for Semi-Distributed Hydrological Models\nPresenter: Matthew Chernos\, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.\nAdditional Authors: \;Matthew Chernos\, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.\; James Craig\, University of Waterloo\, Heron Hydrologic Ltd.\; Ryan MacDonald\, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 29081Do Soils Matter? Modelling Hydrologic Alteration due to Forest Disturbance.\nPresenter: Morgan Braaten\, \;MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.\nAdditional Authors: \;Morgan Braaten\, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.\; Matthew Chernos\, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.\;  \;and Ryan MacDonald\, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd. CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:b0da0551e6f39316eb4c675c59431db6 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/b0da0551e6f39316eb4c675c59431db6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T160000Z DTEND:20260616T170000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science & Technology DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM - 11:20 AM\nAbstract ID: 28370\nAdvancing Forecast Verification in Operational Hydrological Forecasting\nPresenter: Jurian Beunk\, Deltares\n\n\n11:20 AM - 11:40 AM\nAbstract ID: 28624\nEvaluating the Effectiveness of the HBV Model for Flow Forecasting in Prairie Watersheds\nPresenter: Tesfaye Kebede Gurmessa\, Manitoba Government\nAdditional Authors: \;Khaled Mohammed\, MTI Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management\; Will Kellas\, MTI Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management\; Habtamu Tolossa\, MTI Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management\; Fisaha Unduche\, MTI Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management\n\n\n11:40 AM - 12:00 PM\nAbstract ID: 28785Flow Forecasting System for the Capital Regional District in British Columbia \nPresenter: Rodolfo Alvarado Montero\, Independent Consultant\nAdditional Authors: \;Shayla Murphy\, Hatch Ltd\; Damon Gosper\, Capital Regional District CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:b31b35bfd0faaf3439506d70c51324a5 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/b31b35bfd0faaf3439506d70c51324a5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T170000Z DTEND:20260616T183000Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:f175e8fee58b1cdbdd480f93b9e56061 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/f175e8fee58b1cdbdd480f93b9e56061 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T183000Z DTEND:20260616T195000Z SUMMARY:Water Governance\, Policy & Practice DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28687Modernizing Prairie Water Apportionment: Intergovernmental Cooperation to Improve Flow Representation in the Qu’Appelle River Basin\nPresenter: Ali Khan\, Canada Water AgencyAdditional Authors: \;Jim Friesen\, Canada Water Agency\n1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 25472Advancing Aquatic Ecosystem Health Reporting in the Red River Basin: Lessons Learned for Reporting on Transboundary Basins\nPresenter: Arianna Campeau\, University of Manitoba\nAdditional Authors: \;John Sinclair\, Natural Resources Institute (University of Manitoba - Project Advisor)\n\n\n2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 28742Biocarbon for Healing Water\nPresenter: David Martin\, Carbon Lock Tech\nAdditional Authors: \;Atish Kulkarni\, Carbon Lock Tech\; Kevin Danner\, Carbon Lock Tech\n\n\n2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28764Seeing the Forest in the Flood: Integrating Tree Processes into Stormwater Models\nPresenter: Jesse St. John-Parker\, University of Waterloo\nAdditional Authors: \;Dr. Bruce MacVicar\, University of Waterloo CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:9b2bd068760a693ac1b09795d9eb3077 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/9b2bd068760a693ac1b09795d9eb3077 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T183000Z DTEND:20260616T195000Z SUMMARY:Emerging Technologies DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28125FloodAdapt\, An Open-Source Interactive Decision-Support Tool to Accelerate and Improve Flood Adaptation on Community Level\nPresenter: Matthijs Lemans\, Deltares1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 23220Complex Hydrometric Station Discharge and Water Level Assessment and Mitigation within the National Hydrological Service\nPresenter: Nicole O'Brien\, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 27635Camel Farrier: Interactive\, Open Documentation of Canadian Hydrometric Data for Collective Knowledge Building\nPresenter: Daniel Kovacek\, University of British Columbia\nAdditional Authors: \;Steven Weijs\, University of British Columbia\n2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28482Informing Canada's Water Security: Update on the National Freshwater Data Strategy\nAdditional Authors: \;Lopez-Pereyra\, Ximena\, Canada Water Agency\; Young\, Jim M.C.\, Canada Water Agency CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:216b8dea9dd9a6e04e218ddc9b05a3bb URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/216b8dea9dd9a6e04e218ddc9b05a3bb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T183000Z DTEND:20260616T195000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 22679Assessing Long-Term Changes in River-Ice Regimes and Their Climatic Controls in the Mackenzie River Basin\nPresenter: Yonas Dibike\, \;Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)\nAdditional 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\, BC1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 28412Climate Sensitivity of Snowmelt-Driven Runoff in an Arctic Watershed\nPresenter: Richa Rayamjhi\, University of WindsorAdditional Authors: Tirupati Bolisetti\, University of Windsor\; Andrew Colombo\, National Research Council2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 28469Transboundary Lake Modeling for Climate Change Impact Assessment: Case Study of Lake Memphremagog\nPresenter: \;Daphné Lisak\, \;Polytechnique Montréal\nAdditional Authors: \;Elmira Hassanzadeh\, Polytechnique Montréal\n2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28599Using Paleohydrology to Constrain Model Projections of Hydroclimatic Change\nPresenter: Dave Sauchyn\, University of Regina\nAdditional 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\n\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:cb816d9fc0854c5c6288f53d31906949 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/cb816d9fc0854c5c6288f53d31906949 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T183000Z DTEND:20260616T195000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28497Continental Hydrological Modelling Scheme for Canada—Calibration of the Canadian MESH Model\nPresenter: Kasra Keshavarz\, University of Calgray\nAdditional Authors: \;Zelalem Tesemma\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Sujata Budhathoki\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Dan Princz\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Fuad Yassin\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Bruce Davison\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Frank Seglenieks\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Alain Pietroniro\, Schulich School of Engineering\, Department of Civil Engineering\, University of Calgary1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 28656Real-Time Inundation Mapping of the Grand River Watershed Using Blackbird\nPresenter: Robert Chlumsky\, Heron Hydrologic Ltd.Additional Authors: Robert Chlumsky\, James Craig\, Bryan Tolson\, Roger Niyongira\, Guénolé Choné\, and Pascale Biron\, Heron Hydrologic Ltd\, \; University of Waterloo\, Concordia University2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 253363Update on National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) Freshwater Modeling: Climate-Driven Streamflow Change in Canada and Transboundary River Basins\nPresenter: Sujata Budhathoki\, \;Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)\nAdditional Authors: \;Zelalem Tesemma\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Bruce Davison\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Frank Seglenieks\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Daniel Princz\, National Hydrological Services\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Government of Canada\; Kasra Keshavarz\, Schulich School of Engineering\, Department of Civil Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Alain Pietroniro\, Schulich School of Engineering\, Department of Civil Engineering\, University of Calgary2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 26085Putting it together: Coupling the Canadian Surface Reanalysis (CaSR)\, the Canadian Lake and River Hydrofabric (CLRH)\, and anthropogenic reservoir regimes into a Raven hydrological modelling framework.\nPresenter: Corwyn Shomachuk\, University of Saskatchewan\nAdditional Authors: \;Saman Razavi \,University of Saskatchewan CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:deec79e33f91326ae656c6e478e43b53 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/deec79e33f91326ae656c6e478e43b53 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T183000Z DTEND:20260616T195000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science & Technology DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 25999Province-Wide Flood Mapping for Prince Edward Island\nPresenter: Xander Wang\, Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation\, UPEI1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 27400UQ Flood: A Simulation Based Framework for Quantifying Uncertainty in Flood Frequency Analysis\nPresenter: Jonathan Romero\, University of WaterlooAdditional Authors: \;James R. Craig\, University of Waterloo\; Bryan A. Tolson\, \;University of Waterloo\; and Rezgar Arabzadeh\, \;University of Waterloo2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 28569Street Delineator: A Tool for Parcel-Compatible Street Discretization for Urban Flood Modeling\nPresenter: Arash Ghomlaghi\, University of Waterloo\nAdditional Authors: \;Bruce MacVicar\, University of Waterloo\n2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28677A Comparative Review of First Nation Participation in Canadian Flood Mapping: Toward a Practical Engagement Framework\nPresenter: Charlotte Milne\, University of British Columbia\nAdditional Authors: \;Maggie Low\, School of Community and Regional Planning (UBC)\; Rajdeep Dhaliwal\, School of Community and Regional Planning (UBC) CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:a14b149eb353fe47dfc8e9e15a266d2e URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/a14b149eb353fe47dfc8e9e15a266d2e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T195000Z DTEND:20260616T202000Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:bb64a68502de85aae246cf7942b8f245 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/bb64a68502de85aae246cf7942b8f245 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T202000Z DTEND:20260616T212000Z SUMMARY:Education & Literacy DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID:28858The Manitoba Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Assessment Tool\nPresenter: Mitchell Timmerman\, Manitoba Agriculture\n Additional Authors: Petra Loro\, Manitoba Agriculture3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 26729Project WET Canada - Strengthening Water Literacy in Canada\nPresenter: Russell Boals\, \;Vmi Water Resources Group Ltd CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:acb9f99c2b1d98fb835d921e7e499414 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/acb9f99c2b1d98fb835d921e7e499414 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T202000Z DTEND:20260616T212000Z SUMMARY:Advancements Towards Open-Source Canada-wide Flood Hazard Mapping DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 27817Scalable\, Accessible Coastal Hazard Modelling for Canada’s Diverse Coastline\nPresenter: Barret Kurylyk\, Dalhousie University\nAdditional Authors: \;Qi Zhou\, University of Calgary\; Enda Murphy\, University of British Columbia\; Alain Pietroniro\, University of Calgary\; Tyler De Jong\, University of British Columbia\; Zhenshiyi Tian\, University of Calgary\; Axelle Gaffet\, Dalhousie University\; Acacia Markov\, University of British Columbia\; Hassan Ilyas\, University of Calgary\; Jonas Stankevicius\, University of Calgary3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28695Assessing LISFLOOD-FP and SFINCS for Modeling Compound Flood Hazards in Canada\nPresenter: Zhenshiyi Tian\, University of CalgaryAdditional Authors: \;Zhenshiyi Tian\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Muhammad Hassan Ilyas\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Tyler De Jong\, Department of Civil Engineering\, University of British Columbia\; Jonas Stankevicius\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Axelle Gaffet\, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering and Centre for Water Resources Studies\, Dalhousie University\; Acacia Markov\, Institut national de la recherche scientifique - Centre eau terre environnement\; Barret Kurylyk\, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering and Centre for Water Resources Studies\, Dalhousie University\; Enda Murphy\, Department of Civil Engineering\, University of British Columbia\; Qi Zhou\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Alain Pietroniro\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of CalgaryZhenshiyi Tian\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Muhammad Hassan Ilyas\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Tyler De Jong\, Department of Civil Engineering\, University of British Columbia\; Jonas Stankevicius\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Axelle Gaffet\, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering and Centre for Water Resources Studies\, Dalhousie University\; Acacia Markov\, Institut national de la recherche scientifique - Centre eau terre environnement\; Barret Kurylyk\, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering and Centre for Water Resources Studies\, Dalhousie University\; Enda Murphy\, Department of Civil Engineering\, University of British Columbia\; Qi Zhou\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary\; Alain Pietroniro\, Department of Civil Engineering\, Schulich School of Engineering\, University of Calgary4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 28722Comparing Compound Flood Risk Assessments Methods: Bridging Theory and Practice Through Guidelines and Case Studies\nPresenter: Anais Couasnon\, DeltaresAdditional Authors: \;Dirk Eilander\, Deltares\; Ferdinand Diermanse\, Deltares CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:c846cdba3a44fe947592c0e44e43e139 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/c846cdba3a44fe947592c0e44e43e139 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T202000Z DTEND:20260616T212000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28839Translating Hydraulic Models into Capital Decisions: Scenario-Based Infrastructure Planning Under Changing Environmental Conditions\nPresenter: Tahera Yeasmin\, City of Brandon3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 29534Assessing Nature-Based Flood Protection Solutions for The City of Richmond\, B.C.\nPresenter: George Roman\, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.\nAdditional 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 Richmond4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 27343Infrastructure Transition Technologies\; Grey to Green\nPresenter: Ian Corne\, Centerfield Supply CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:cd532102cf901cede85b6ec1e8042d04 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/cd532102cf901cede85b6ec1e8042d04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T202000Z DTEND:20260616T212000Z SUMMARY:Listening to the Water: Stories of Change\, Connection\, and Citizen Science DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM - 11:20 AMAbstract ID: 29043Waves of change: Strengthening Intercultural Circles of Care for Nibi (water) in the Bawaating/Algoma Region\nPresenter: Alejandra Pascagasa\, University of ManitobaAdditional Authors: \;Amber McKay\, Algoma University\; Kamran Abbasov\, Algoma University\; Jody-Lynn Rebek\, Algoma University\; Ahmed Aziz\, Algoma University11:20 AM - 11:40 AMAbstract ID: 28873Just Waters: Thinking with Hydro-Social Relations for a More Just and Sustainable World\nPresenter: Adele Perry\, University of Manitoba CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:2c14f4f5660640520e2eed0fce097b39 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/2c14f4f5660640520e2eed0fce097b39 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T202000Z DTEND:20260616T212000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science & Technology DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 29131Establishing a Regional Perspective on the Variability of Streamflow and Groundwater Dynamics in Coastal Lowland Systems\nPresenter: Adam Mitton\, Simon Fraser University\nAdditional Authors: \;Diana M. Allen3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28798Determining an Environmental Flow Regime for the Lower Churchill River\, Manitoba\nPresenter: Ian Halket\, Halket Environmental Consultants4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 27381Redefining Cumulative Impacts Through Indigenous Engagement\nPresenters: Aaron Farrell and Jeremiah Pariag\, HDR Corporation CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:9d9ac199549b4bdd15725316bc4a6a1f URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/9d9ac199549b4bdd15725316bc4a6a1f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260616T212000Z DTEND:20260616T223000Z SUMMARY:Nibi Declaration DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - OTHER LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:027d1b47e7f57dfdc7bdec1dca695728 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/027d1b47e7f57dfdc7bdec1dca695728 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T010000Z DTEND:20260617T040000Z SUMMARY:SYP Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Little Brown Jug Brewing Co\n336 William Avenue CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Offsite\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:ad870e40e5bc5630841092f222950e37 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/ad870e40e5bc5630841092f222950e37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T123000Z DTEND:20260617T220000Z SUMMARY:Tradeshow DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:TRADESHOW - WINNIPEG WEST LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:be189a17ad5ea1c7b72daf56d0df8110 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/be189a17ad5ea1c7b72daf56d0df8110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T123000Z DTEND:20260617T133000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:86a9a3b05b9616e274df828245a112c9 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/86a9a3b05b9616e274df828245a112c9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T133000Z DTEND:20260617T143000Z SUMMARY:Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge\, Youth Leadership\, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate DESCRIPTION:Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge\, Youth Leadership\, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate\n\nPresenter: Justin R. Langan\n\n​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.\n\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - PLENARY LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:7ba2715735b0f013486480eb0f8d2309 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/7ba2715735b0f013486480eb0f8d2309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T143000Z DTEND:20260617T213000Z SUMMARY:Artisan Market DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:ARTISAN MARKET - ROOSEVELT ROOM LOCATION:Roosevelt Room\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:d110a2b7d6ed98ae88e18c849397fab1 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/d110a2b7d6ed98ae88e18c849397fab1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T143000Z DTEND:20260617T153000Z SUMMARY:Break and Poster Session DESCRIPTION:Aakash Bagchi\nFrom Recreation to Resilience: The Power of Floodable Parks at Downsview\nAakash Bagchi\, Arup Canada\, Inc.\nAbstract ID: 28853\nAlain Pietroniro\nFrom Recreation to Resilience: The Power of Floodable Parks at Downsview\nAffiliation: University of Calgary\nAbstract ID: 28671\nAmir Al-Bayati\nEvaluating Alternative Lake Outlet Structures to Improve Outflow Predictions in Hydrologic Modelling\nAffiliation: University of Waterloo\nAbstract ID: 28870\nBohao Tang\nA Novel Method to Quantify Stream Temperature Prediction Uncertainty via Postprocessor Residual Error Modeling\nAffiliation: University of Waterloo\nAbstract ID: 28621\nBryan Tolson\nThe Ontario Hydrologic Modeling System (OHMS): Provincial-Scale Prediction in Ungauged Basins\nAffiliation: University of Waterloo\nAbstract ID: 29118\nCynthia McClain\nWhole-Lake Algal Bloom Dynamics from Sentinel-2 and Landsat Time Series\nAffiliation: University of Alberta\nAbstract ID: 29253\nDerek Stuart\nBC Floodplain Mapping Guidelines\nAffiliation: Northwest Hydraulic Consultants\nAbstract ID: 28856\nFaezeh Zebarjadian\nModeling and Optimization of Regulated Reservoir Systems in the Muskoka Lakes Region Using Raven\nAffiliation: University of Waterloo\nAbstract ID: 28318\nIan Giesbrecht\nFree Flow Canada: Innovating Tools for Better Access to Freshwater Flow Data Across Canada\nAffiliation: Hakai Institute\nAbstract ID: 28871\nJaxton Gray\nDigital Tracers: Machine Learning for Tracking the Planet's Water Isotopes\nAffiliation: University of Calgary\nAbstract ID: 28775\nJosh Mumford\nEvaluating Practices for Identifying Land Use\Cover Changes with Historical Streamflow at the Basin Scale\nAffiliation: University of Waterloo\nAbstract ID: 29759\nJun Zhao\nThe Value of Water Retention Beneficial Management Practices in Manitoba\nAffiliation: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada\nAbstract ID: 27200\nLaura Dalkie\nStormwater Impact on the Rideau Canal Skateway\nAffiliation: Carleton University\nAbstract ID: 27921\nLisa Woldrich\nIndigenous Cultural Access and Mobility Under a Regulated Hydrograph in the Columbia River Basin – A Case Study Pitch\nAffiliation: University of Passau\nAbstract ID: 26373\nMajid Dehghani Sanij\nChanging Flow-Generating Mechanisms in the Canadian Prairies\nAffiliation: GIWS- Global Institute for Water Security - University of Saskatchewan\nAbstract ID: 28502\nMelanie Blackburn\nAssessing the Seasonal Variability of a Novel Stormwater Pre-treatment System: A Field Investigation\nAffiliation: Western University\nAbstract ID: 28665\nMilad Keshavarz Bahaghighat\n CATEGORIES:POSTER SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:2e8b62291b39a35da37879be8b1e0095 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/2e8b62291b39a35da37879be8b1e0095 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T153000Z DTEND:20260617T170000Z SUMMARY:CSHS Session: R-Based Tools and Workflows for Hydrology in Canada DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM - 10:50 AMAbstract ID: 27077HGDMr - an R Package for Modelling the Variable Contributing Fractions of Prairie Basins\nPresenter: Kevin Shook\, KR Shook Consulting\n10:50 AM - 11:10 AMAbstract ID: 28437FFA Framework: A Systematic Open-Source Framework for Stationary and Nonstationary Flood Frequency Analysis\nPresenter: \;Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh \;Vidrio-Sahagun\, University of SaskatchewanAdditional Authors: Riley Wheadon\, University of Calgary\; Jianxun He\, University of Calgary\; Alain Pietroniro\, University of Calgary.11:10 AM - 11:30 AMAbstract ID: 29761Bringing Together Diverse Sources of Hydrometric Data: Open-Source Infrastructure for Collaborative Hydrology in R\nPresenter: Sam Albers\, Hakai Institute\nAdditional Authors: \;Ian Giesbrecht\, Hakai Institute11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 28790Uncertainty Bands for Analytical Flood‑Frequency Estimates in Urban HydrologyPresenter: Sonia Hassini\, McMaster University\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:211723bcf096852deed91825a07584bf URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/211723bcf096852deed91825a07584bf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T153000Z DTEND:20260617T170000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM - 10:50 AMAbstract ID: 28735How Important is Real-Time Access to Reanalysis Data for Operational Streamflow Forecasting Using a LSTM Model in the Great-Lakes Region?\nPresenter: \;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 AMAbstract ID: 28857Assessing Uncertainty in Gridded Reanalysis Meteorological Datasets for Large-Scale Hydrological Modeling and Operational Inflow Forecasting\nPresenter: Mark Gervais\, Manitoba HydroAdditional Authors: Aaron Smith\, Manitoba Hydro\; Luke Andreychuk\, Manitoba Hydro\; Sakshi Bali\, Manitoba Hydro\; Kevin Sagan\, Manitoba Hydro\; Shane Wruth\, Manitoba Hydro11:10 AM - 11:30 AMAbstract ID: 29059Propagation of Precipitation and Epistemic Uncertainty in Streamflow Simulations across the Canadian Prairies\nPresenter: Omid Mohammadigder\, University of Manitoba\nAdditional 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 Manitoba11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 29117The Ontario Hydrologic Modelling System (OHMS): High-Resolution Provincial Modelling and Large-Sample EvaluationPresenter: Bryan Tolson\, University of Waterloo\nAdditional 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 CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:8de8a9b157d7fbcf45cb4edfb991287b URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/8de8a9b157d7fbcf45cb4edfb991287b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T153000Z DTEND:20260617T170000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM - 10:50 AMAbstract ID: 28063Stress Testing of Water Systems Under Inflow Uncertainty\nPresenter: Hamid Gozini\, University of ManitobaAdditional Authors: \;Masoud Asadzadeh\, University of Manitoba\; Tricia Stadnyk\, University of Calgary\; Fisaha Unduche\, Government of Manitoba\; Habtamu Tolossa\, Government of Manitoba10:50 AM - 11:10 AMAbstract ID: 28762A Multi‑Metric Synthesis of 20th‑Century Reanalysis Product Accuracy for Hydrological Applications in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin\nPresenters: Muhammad Shafqat Mehboob\, University of Manitoba and Carly Delevau\, Manitoba HydroAdditional Authors: Ricardo Mantilla\, University of Manitoba\; Masoud Asadzadeh\, University of Manitoba\; Phillip Slota\, Manitoba Hydro\; Lina Wu\, University of Manitoba\; Shane Wruth\, Manitoba Hydro11:10 AM - 11:30 AMAbstract ID: 29753Camp Creek Revisited\, One More Time: Quantifying Peak Flow Response to Forestry for a Medium-Size Snow-Dominated Catchment Using Multiple ApproachesPresenter: R. Dan Moore\, University of British Columbia\nAdditional Authors: \;Kim Green\, Apex Geoscience\; Cyd Potter\, Apex Geoscience CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:05c952aad8ef965b2a11cf9cbe64f6f0 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/05c952aad8ef965b2a11cf9cbe64f6f0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T153000Z DTEND:20260617T170000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Monitoring of Our Water Resources DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM - 10:50 AMAbstract ID: 28674Monitoring Where it Matters: Introducing Surface-Groundwater Interactions to Monitoring Network Evaluation in Alberta\nPresenter: Tegan Holmes\, University of Calgary\nAdditional 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 Research10:50 AM - 11:10 AMAbstract ID: 28791Validation of SWOT Water Surface Elevations over Canadian Inland Waters\nPresenter: Rodolfo Alvarado Montero\, University of CalgaryAdditional Authors: Alain Pietroniro\, University of Calgary11:10 AM - 11:30 AMAbstract ID: 28519Enhancing Near Real-Time Drought Monitoring in Southern Alberta Using Remote Sensing\nPresenter: Sharad Aryal\, University of Calgary\nAdditional 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 Calgary11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 28859Lake Sturgeon Population Status and Movement Responses to Flow Regulation in the Lower Churchill River\, MBPresenter: Mark Lowdon\, AAE Tech Services Inc. CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:76c2061ed135589ed8f25e88af4676ba URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/76c2061ed135589ed8f25e88af4676ba END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T153000Z DTEND:20260617T170000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science & Technology DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM - 10:50 AM\nCWRA-SYP 2025-2026 Student Design Competition: \;St. Adolphe Ring Dike Design\nPresenters: Likwid Assets\, University of Waterloo - \;Anna Beedell\, Hannah Irvine\, Julie Reitsma\, Maya Jina\, Ryan Wu\n\n10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 28747Flooding is Temporary\, Erosion is Permanent: Importance and Case Studies of Integrated Erosion and Flood Hazard Mapping in Canada\nPresenter: Robin McKillop\, \;SLR ConsultingAdditional Authors: \;Dan McParland\, SLR Consulting11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 29756Bridging Global Flood Models and Local Decision-Making with Automated 2 m DEM-Consistent Mapping\nPresenter: Seth Bryant\, CEFloodAdditional Authors: Oliver Wing\, Fathom11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 29758Co-Development of Knowledge and Solutions to Flooding in Guyana: An Opportunity for Systems-Based Methods\nPresenter: Cody \;Danaher\, \;McGill University\nAdditional 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 Lindqvist\, \;Research Institutes of Sweden &\; Stockholm Resilience Centre \; Jan Adamowski\, McGill University \; Chandra Madramootoo\, McGill University\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:fda7afcc19dea357d50b8ef73075f19a URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/fda7afcc19dea357d50b8ef73075f19a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T170000Z DTEND:20260617T183000Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:0bc686059866326b0ac16baa626bf243 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/0bc686059866326b0ac16baa626bf243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T183000Z DTEND:20260617T195000Z SUMMARY:Citizen-led and Indigenous-led Stewardship and Action DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28848Achieving the Spirit of the Design Despite Site Constraints: Lessons from Vernon Creek Rehabilitation\nPresenter: Brendon Woit\, Stantec Consulting Ltd.1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 28840Two-Eyed Seeing – The Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation Water Resilience Master Plan and Knowledge Mobilization Project\nPresenter: Hank Venema\, Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.Additional Authors: \;Andrew Tefs\, SSE\; Richard Roulette\, SBOFN\; Randal Roulette\, SBOFN\; Tyrone Whitford\, SBOFN\; Alix Casey\, CIER2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 25651From Access to Stewardship - Indigenous-Led Pathways to Water Sovereignty and Community Benefit\nPresenter: Bradley Loiselle\, Arctic Freshwater\n2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28092Seeing with Both Eyes: Advancing Prairie Water Innovation through Two-Eyed Seeing and the AquaHacking Model\nPresenter: Kenza Vandenbroeck\, AquaAction CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:81d965e2fbe07d7de40293318977bedc URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/81d965e2fbe07d7de40293318977bedc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T183000Z DTEND:20260617T195000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 26320Tackling Prairie Pothole Hydrology and Assessing Impacts of Climate Change on Closed-Basin Lake Levels\nPresenters: Curtis Hallborg and Jack Kostick\, WSP Canada Inc.1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 27249Simulating Reservoirs in Large-Domain Vector-Based Hydrological Models\nPresenter: Tyler Thompson\, University of CalgaryAdditional 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 Calgary2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 27186The Impact of River Mobility on Flood Hazards and Flood Mapping\nPresenter: Duane Noel\, Concordia University\nAdditional 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\n2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28865Prioritizing Detail in Stormwater Modeling through TeFRRAM\nPresenters: Marliese Breuer and Taylor Swailes\, Urban Systems Ltd.\nAdditional Authors: \;Jim Hager\, City of Kelowna CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:21b4cf6c6e689a595a2e94fce0946f2a URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/21b4cf6c6e689a595a2e94fce0946f2a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T183000Z DTEND:20260617T195000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28756Flood Frequency and Water Supply Insights from Longterm Continuous Ensemble Hydrology: Water Management for a Changing Future in the Roseau RiverPresenter: Andrew Tefs\, \;Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.\nAdditional Authors: \;Scott Pokorny\, SSE\; Andrew Murray\, SSE\; Patrick Lee\, SSE\; Toby Szkop\, SSE\; Hank Venema\, SSE1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 28769Integrating Pluvial and Riverine Flood Risk in a Constrained Urban Drainage System Adjacent to the Bow River\, Calgary\nPresenter: Juan Carlos De La Cruz\, Jacobs2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 28441Enhanced Correction of Hydroclimate Extremes Through Nonstationary and Ordinary-Event-Based Approaches\nPresenter: Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun\, University of Saskatchewan\nAdditional Authors: \;Jianxun He\, University of Calgary\; Alain Pietroniro\, University of Calgary.2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28064MESH: A Community Model for Hydrologic Prediction\nPresenter: Daniel Princz\, \;Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:995dea6dd9c529f6351d5fdf8c9656ff URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/995dea6dd9c529f6351d5fdf8c9656ff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T183000Z DTEND:20260617T195000Z SUMMARY:CANCID Session: Water Management and Food Production in Canada DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28214Aquatic Weed and Algae Management in Irrigation Canals\nPresenter: Christopher Gallagher\, Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 28321Reclamation of Saline-Sodic Soils for Improved Agricultural Productivity\nPresenter: Evan Derdall\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\nAdditional Authors: \;Dr. Erin Karppinen\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 28481Comparing Irrigation Scheduling Tools Used in Prairie Crop Rotations\nPresenter: Evan Derdall\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\nAdditional Authors: \;Dr. Erin Karppinen\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\n2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28799Evaluating Changes in Snow Water Resources and Snow Management Potential across the Canadian Prairies\nPresenter: Zoë Johnson\, University of Saskatchewan\nAdditional Authors: \;Peter Lawford\, University of Saskatchewan\; John Pomeroy\, University of Saskatchewan CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:17e68f291923a8bee48482ea2564d1c5 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/17e68f291923a8bee48482ea2564d1c5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T183000Z DTEND:20260617T195000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science & Technology DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28709Assessing the Reliability of Hydrological Model Structures and Parameter Transfer across the Indian Subcontinent\nPresenter: Neharika Bhattarai\, IIT Delhi\nAdditional 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\, Canada1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 28708Do Hydrologic Models and Machine Learning Models Think About Data In The Same Way?\nPresenter: Scott Pokorny\, University of CalgaryAdditional Authors: \;Tricia Stadnyk\, University of Calgary2:10 PM - 2:30 PMAbstract ID: 28669Development of Rating and Capture Efficiency Curves for Stormwater Catch Basins\nPresenter: Fiona Scott\, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants\nAdditional Authors: \;Sophia Eugeni\, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants\; Ken Christison\, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants2:30 PM - 2:50 PMAbstract ID: 28271Evaluating the Impacts of Proposed Outlet-Channels Operations on Suspended-Sediment Transport and Deposition in the Lake Manitoba-Lake Saint Martin -Lake Winnipeg System\nPresenter: Shimelis Asfaw Wakigari\, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure\nAdditional 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 CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:d4a71d02ce78400786b5a888b7086488 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/d4a71d02ce78400786b5a888b7086488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T195000Z DTEND:20260617T202000Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:bf011da4f5f9271cdc84090667aeaff6 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/bf011da4f5f9271cdc84090667aeaff6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T202000Z DTEND:20260617T220000Z SUMMARY:Water Governance\, Policy & Practice DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28183Water Governance North of 60: Climate Change and Drinking Water Risk in the Northwest Territories\nPresenter: Lindsay Thackeray\, Wilfrid Laurier University\nAdditional Authors: \;Dr. Sheri Longboat\, Wilfrid Laurier University3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 24711Using Social Network Analysis as a Decision-Support Tool for Water Governance\nPresenter: Nelson Jatel\, Okanagan Basin Water Board\n\n4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 28720Water Governance in Practice: Developing a Domestic Phosphorus Management Framework for Lake of the Woods\nPresenter: Meghan Mills\, \;Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation\n4:20 PM - 4:40 PMAbstract ID: 28809Water Management Under Physical and Policy Constraints: Exploring the Opportunities and Limits of Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Regulation\nPresenter: 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 CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:61db8d0d7120caf5a02bb7e0ea55e9f8 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/61db8d0d7120caf5a02bb7e0ea55e9f8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T202000Z DTEND:20260617T220000Z SUMMARY:Advancing Canada’s Flood Resilience: FHIMP National Updates and Innovations in Flood Mapping DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28794Charting Progress: FHIMP’s Journey to Strengthen Canada’s Flood Hazard Identification\nPresenter: Oliver Pennock\, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)\nAdditional Author: \;Maxim Fortin\, NRCan\; Brian Perry\, NRCan\n\n3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 26451Advancing Flood Hazard Mapping through Research\, Innovation and Technical Guidance under FHIMP\nPresenter: Oluwaseun Oyebode\, \;Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)\n\n4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 28797Identifying and Mapping Flood Hazard in Canada: How Global\, Regional and Detailed Flood Mapping Come Into Play\nPresenter: Maxim Fortin\, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)\nAdditional Author: \;Brian Perry\, NRCan\; Oliver Pennock\, NRCan\n\n4:20 PM - 4:40 PMAbstract ID: 22666Science-Driven Flood Risk Screening: Lessons from Canada-Wide Hazard Modeling and the FIFRA Program\nPresenter: Jennifer Pellerin\, Public Safety Canada\nAdditional Authors: \;Jamie Gesualdo\; Sarah Hayes\; Robin Bourke\; Karl Chastko\; Sara Karam\; Julie Van de Valk\; Public Safety Canada4:20 PM - 4:40 PMAbstract ID: 28660Flood Mapping with Limited Data: Guidance from Nova Scotia and British Columbia\nPresenter: Paulina Buskas\, Associated Engineering and Alexander Wilson\, CBCL\nAdditional Authors: \;Andromeda MacIsaac\, Associated Engineering\; Allie Oliver\, CBCL Limited\; Chloe Sirges\, Associated Engineering\; Marianni Nogare\, Associated Engineering\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:660751c20540ffcc9d6f3fc5d233c6d0 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/660751c20540ffcc9d6f3fc5d233c6d0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T202000Z DTEND:20260617T220000Z SUMMARY:Sharing our knowledge: Wabanaki Worldviews on Water and Wastewater Treatment DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nDr. 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.\n\nCharlotte 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.\n\nDr. 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. \n\nElder 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.\n\nGregg 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. \n\nPat 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.\n\nMykel 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.\n\nGeoff 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.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:06877c231c8052d5fe69dc05b695848d URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/06877c231c8052d5fe69dc05b695848d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T202000Z DTEND:20260617T220000Z SUMMARY:Nature-based Aquatic Restoration for Resilient Habitats and Communities DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28542Designing Process-Based Nature-Based Solutions for Agricultural Headwater Streams\nPresenter: Pascale Biron\, Concordia University3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28585Reviving Netley-Libau Marsh: Rebuilding Habitat in North America's Largest Freshwater Coastal Wetland\nPresenter: Chris Adams\, Red River Basin Commission4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 28648Replacing Traditional River Training with Nature-based Design\nPresenter: Harmen Van Hove\, BGC Engineering Inc.\n4:20 PM - 4:40 PMAbstract ID: 28844Biodiversity Off the Rails: ECWE LRT’s Line-Wide Restoration Plan in Toronto\nPresenter: Aakash Bagchi\, Arup Canada\n4:40 PM - 5:00 PMAbstract ID: 28759Responding to the 2021 Atmospheric River Event on the Coldwater River: Disaster to Resilience\nPresenter: Alan Jonsson\, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.\nAdditional Authors: \;Responding to the 2021 Atmospheric River Event on the Coldwater River: Disaster to Resilience CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:44b5057a80b9dbddf3c691372378836d URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/44b5057a80b9dbddf3c691372378836d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T202000Z DTEND:20260617T220000Z SUMMARY:Emerging Trends in Flood Risk Mapping – the What and the Why DESCRIPTION:3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 27177Evaluating the Flood Hazard Model Underpinning the Federally-Identified Flood Risk Areas\nPresenter: Sarah Hayes\, \;Government of Canada / Public Safety\nAdditional 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 Safety3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28636Regional-Scale Flood Modelling Based on Estimated Bathymetry from LiDAR Data: Automated Workflows Tested Across Two Canadian Watersheds\nPresenter: \;Guénolé \;Choné\, Concordia UniversityAdditional Authors: \;Iulia Mazgareanu\, Concordia U.\; Pascale Biron\, Concordia U.\; Thomas Buffin-Bélanger\, UQAR4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 28783Evaluating HEC-RAS 6.7 for Regional Urban Pluvial Flood Modelling: A Case Study of Pipe Network Integration and Reduced Rainfall Approaches\nPresenter: Maxim Fortin\, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)\nAdditional Authors: \;Cody Haase\, University of Waterloo\; Heather McGrath\, NRCan\; Brian Perry\, NRCan4:20 PM - 4:40 PMAbstract ID: 28784A National\, Climate‑Responsive Framework for Annual Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Canada (2000–2023)\nPresenter: Brian Perry (for Heather McGrath)\, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)\n4:40 PM - 5:00 PMAbstract ID:28860Citywide Modelling and Mapping of Extreme Pluvial Flood Hazards\, City of Vancouver\nPresenter: Derek Stuart\, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:a44baccee9dc2b31a14f002208005e94 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/a44baccee9dc2b31a14f002208005e94 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T220000Z DTEND:20260617T230000Z SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:AGM - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:504b581e461878ebdc04f5e99012c701 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/504b581e461878ebdc04f5e99012c701 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260617T230000Z DTEND:20260618T030000Z SUMMARY:Banquet DESCRIPTION: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. CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - OTHER LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:23199f8df2a9c5fb04e5e68b452fc83a URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/23199f8df2a9c5fb04e5e68b452fc83a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T123000Z DTEND:20260618T203000Z SUMMARY:Tradeshow DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:TRADESHOW - WINNIPEG WEST LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:21ecc93f304bfbad44d3fe08d10631c1 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/21ecc93f304bfbad44d3fe08d10631c1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T123000Z DTEND:20260618T133000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:b41573e7330d6719deafdf386b5b472f URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/b41573e7330d6719deafdf386b5b472f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T133000Z DTEND:20260618T144500Z SUMMARY:Honouring Knowledge\, Upholding Respect: A Dialogue on Creating Space and Pathways for Respectful Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Giniwikwe\, (Golden Eagle Woman)\, aka\, Laura Horton is Tulita Dene Anishinaabekwe\, and a community member of Manidoo Bawatigoong\, Rainy River First Nations. She is bear clan\, Mide’kwe\, mom\, kokum and great grandmother\, born and raised in Treaty 3\, Ontario\, Canada. She retired from Seven Generations Education Institute in 2015 as Director of Post Secondary Education.  \;She continues as to share teachings\, mentor youth\, and support traditional health practices as a Cedar Bath conductor\, Water advocate\, medicine harvester and lover of life.\nKookum\, Grandmother Sherry Copenace Niizhoosake\, Saagimaakwe of the Atik dodem (Elk Clan) is part of the Midewewin. Sherry was born and raised in the community of Ojibways of Onigaming in Northwestern\, Ontario on the east side of Lake of the Woods. She is rooted in her Anishinaabe ways and fluent in Anishinaabemowin\, her original language and has a great love for the Land\, Waters and Peoples.\n\nSince 2011\, Sherry has led Makoosekawin- Anishinaabe young women coming of age teachings and ceremonies. She is part of a Knowledge Circle at Nanadawegamig (FMHSSM). Sherry helps at Anishinaabe Teaching and Sacred Lodges such as the Annual Nibi Gathering held in May of each year. She holds a MSW degree and is associated with several institutions and organizations who continually engage her for her knowledge and lived experience.  \;Sherry is the Treaty 3 representative of the AMC Council of Elders\, Grandmother’s Council and to the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba and has assisted with the Full moon & Water Ceremonies\, Women’s Gathering and guidance to the Grand Chief’s office.\nPhoenix Combe is a Policy Analyst with the Manitoba Métis Federation’s Energy\, Infrastructure\, and Resource Management Department. A proud Red River Métis woman born and raised in Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Phoenix works to advance Red River Métis governance\, data sovereignty\, and environmental stewardship across the Nation’s Homeland. Her work focuses on Indigenous-led data practices\, watershed and ecological monitoring\, and supporting rights-based decision-making grounded in Métis knowledge systems. Phoenix is committed to ensuring that Red River Métis voices\, knowledge\, and responsibilities guide land and water decisions now and for future generations.\nDanika Littlechild is a registered member of Ermineskin Cree Nation located in Treaty 6 territory in the province of Alberta. She joined the University of Winnipeg as an Associate Professor in Fall 2024. Before that\, she was an Assistant Professor at Carleton University in the Department of Law and Legal Studies from 2020-2024. Danika practiced law from 2000-2020\, working extensively on Indigenous and environmental matters in Canada and internationally. Danika participated in the negotiations of the Sustainable Development Goals\, the Minimata Convention on Mercury and many United Nations special procedures\, conference of the parties and related meetings  \;to multilateral environmental agreements such as  \;the Stockholm Convention on Toxics. Domestically\, Danika developed a law practice and now\, a research portfolio that is focused on conservation and protected areas\, water\, and climate change. She served as an advisor for many years to the Assembly of First Nations on water and environmental issues\, she was a member of the Global Water Institute at Carleton University. Danika was the Co-Chair of the Indigenous Circle of Experts who developed the designation of IPCAs\, or Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in Canada. She is co-author of the Indigenous Resilience Report on Climate Change (2025) a four year national academic study on the area. Currently\, Danika is the Co-Principal Investigator of the Arramat Project\, a NFRF Transformation $24M global project working on Biodiversity\, Conservation and Indigenous Health & Well Being. Danika is a member of Manitoba’s Clean Environment Commission. Danika holds a UNESCO Chair in Collaboration for Biodiversity Conservation and Indigenous Health and Well-being. CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - PLENARY LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:5c8568f9f583b18028bd5f1abfaa63ad URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/5c8568f9f583b18028bd5f1abfaa63ad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T143000Z DTEND:20260618T213000Z SUMMARY:Artisan Market DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:ARTISAN MARKET - ROOSEVELT ROOM LOCATION:Roosevelt Room\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:b7f3603794b0e640bd67bee65ec87f94 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/b7f3603794b0e640bd67bee65ec87f94 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T144500Z DTEND:20260618T151500Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:903453d0ef47c4b3cc561351a2ac52f8 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/903453d0ef47c4b3cc561351a2ac52f8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T150000Z DTEND:20260618T220000Z SUMMARY:NASH Workshop A: Introduction to Hydrometric Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Hydrometrics and ACDP Surf Bee Demonstration @ Red River at James Avenue Pumping Station – 05OJ015.\n\nDescription: Stage measurements are a critical and foundational aspect of hydrometrics but are often overlooked. This workshop will set the stage for good hydrometric data. The morning session will focus on the data collection components during a standard hydrometric field visit. Come join the Winnipeg’s Water Survey of Canada staff as they complete a field visit and showcase the hydrometric station.\n\nThe field portion will include completing level circuits\, conducting a validating two peg test\, and comparing manual water levels to data logger readings. Discussions at the hydrometric station will include tips on how to set up benchmark reference points for efficient water level validation in the field\; How and when to apply sensor and gauge corrections in data review. In addition\, a live stream demonstration of the Surf Bee will be conducted during the field portion with data review to follow during the classroom portion.\n\nClassroom topics and case studies will include:\n\n• Knowing your sensor type and how to conduct pre-deployment stage quality validations\n• Discussion around the various types of stage monitoring equipment currently available\n• A peer review of the hydrometric field data collected during the field portion\, including both stage\, discharge\, and rating curve review\n• Lastly we will showcase the complex stage-discharge rating curve for the Red River at Selkirk as a preamble for the Friday workshop as this monitoring location gets backwaters by Lake Winnipeg\n\nPost workshop\, participants are encouraged to come join CSHS and NASH in the evening for a social networking event.\n\nDate: Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 (Full Day)\n\nLocation: Field component from 10 am – 2 pm local time on the Red River at James Avenue Pumping Station. This workshop will kick off after the morning conference’s NASH session. Participants are encouraged to meet at the Red River at James Avenue pumping station near the conference venue (walking distance) or join the NASH representative post conference NASH session. Classroom portion 2 pm – 4 pm local time back at the conference venue.\n\nCost: $125 – lunch provided\n\nOption to combine both NASH workshops for $200 CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Offsite\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:091d4b92e4e60f14ab559b3b9fa7910a URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/091d4b92e4e60f14ab559b3b9fa7910a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T151500Z DTEND:20260618T161500Z SUMMARY:Addressing Water Concerns in the Red River Métis Homeland: MMF Initiatives and Next Steps DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:e93b0f1812f5518e65f5cbe57bbc4c0f URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/e93b0f1812f5518e65f5cbe57bbc4c0f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T151500Z DTEND:20260618T161500Z SUMMARY:Emerging Technologies DESCRIPTION:10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID:8788Evaluating the Technological Readiness of Engineered Phosphorus Reduction Structures within Canada\nPresenter: Erik Barrett\, McGill UniversityAdditional Authors: \;Dr. Chandra Madramootoo\, McGill University\; Dr. Nathalie Tufenkji\, McGill University\; and Harmanpreet Singh Grewal\, McGill University.10:35 AM - 10:55 AMAbstract ID: 28697Applications of UAV Imagery for Alluvial Stream Characterization\nPresenter: Andrew Clow\, Water Street Engineering\nAdditional Authors: \;Bruce MacVicar\, University of Waterloo10:55 AM - 11:15 AMAbstract ID: 28447Channel Dynamics in an Experimental Alluvial Fan Under Constant Boundary Conditions: A Classification of Avulsion and Lateral Migration EventsPresenter: Nastaran Nematollahi\, BGC Engineering Inc.\nAdditional Authors: \;Nastaran Nematollahi\, Brett Eaton\, and Sarah Davidson CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:5f993db6f16b7a2c8992fe623496b3c0 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/5f993db6f16b7a2c8992fe623496b3c0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T151500Z DTEND:20260618T161500Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science and Technology DESCRIPTION:10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID: 28609Design and Performance of Cable-Free Engineered Woody Debris Jams\nPresenter: Catalina Tandara\, Stantec ConsultingAdditional Authors: \;James Bigelow\, Stantec\; Matt Wood\, Stantec10:35 AM - 10:55 AMAbstract ID: 28623What Drainage Maps Miss: Scalable Pipe‑Level Resilience\nPresenter: Ahmed Abdelaal\, McMaster University\nAdditional Authors: \;Sonia Hassini\, McMaster University10:55 AM - 11:15 AMAbstract ID: 24803AI-Enabled Multi-Objective Calibration of a wflow_sbm Hydrological Model of the Nile BasinPresenter: Addis Alaminie\, University of Toronto\nAdditional Authors: \;Mohammed Basheer\, Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:63ab4b5e7765274882dbc967d94a09bc URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/63ab4b5e7765274882dbc967d94a09bc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T151500Z DTEND:20260618T161500Z SUMMARY:Advances in Monitoring of Our Water Resources DESCRIPTION:10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID: 27107Advancing Manitoba’s Water Monitoring in a Changing Climate: Network Gaps\, Modernization\, and Resilience Pathways\nPresenter: Zijian Wang\, Government of ManitobaAdditional Authors: \;Justin Vitt\, Government of Manitoba10:35 AM - 10:55 AMAbstract ID: 28172From Grab Samples to Real-Time Decisions: Advancing Continuous Microbial Water Quality Monitoring with Tryptophan-Like Fluorescence\nPresenter: Evan Thomas\, University of Colorado Boulder10:55 AM - 11:15 AMAbstract ID: 28532Advancing Stormwater Pond Monitoring: Bacterial and Cyanobacterial Patterns and Environmental DriversPresenter: Anna Gyagbile Abbey\, University of British Columbia Okanagan\nAdditional Authors: \;Sumi Siddiqua\, Samuel Eziuzor\, Reza Azarmanesh\, and Alyse Kiesser\, University of British Columbia Okanagan\; Oliver Iorhemen\, University of Northern British Columbia. CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:bb110b443fc89a6176d8fc221f031ed9 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/bb110b443fc89a6176d8fc221f031ed9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T151500Z DTEND:20260618T161500Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID: 28701Climate Change Attribution of the 2022 Manitoba Floods and Implications for Future Risk\nPresenter: Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen\, University of ManitobaAdditional Authors: \;Chandra Rupa Rajulapati\, University of Manitoba10:35 AM - 10:55 AMAbstract ID: 258444Flood Preparedness in a Changing Climate\nPresenters: Fisaha Unduche and Russ Andrushuk\, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure10:55 AM - 11:15 AMAbstract ID: 28560Mapping Ice-jam Flood Hazard Using an Empirical Modelling Approach – Incorporating Reach-based Extrapolation and Climate Change Impacts Integration and Reduced Rainfall ApproachesPresenters: Jad Saade\, Government of Northwest Territories and Karl-Erich Lindenschmidt\, University of Saskatchewan\nAdditional Authors: \;Sergio Gomez\, University of Saskatchewan\; \;Brian Perry\, Natural Resources Canada\; Apurba Das\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\; Benjamin Fisher\, Government of Northwest Territories\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:50408d096fedb490667d6947f4dfe393 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/50408d096fedb490667d6947f4dfe393 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T161500Z DTEND:20260618T163000Z SUMMARY:Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG WEST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg West Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:c59dd1ab00a0180c1a6f405d510102e5 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/c59dd1ab00a0180c1a6f405d510102e5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T163000Z DTEND:20260618T173000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 26011Probabilistic Assessment of Crop Yield Loss under Drought and Global Warming in the Canadian Prairies\nPresenter: Mohammad Zare\, PARC11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 29082Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment of Heatwaves and Coldwaves in Canada\nPresenter: Devjit Sinha\, University of Manitoba\nAdditional Authors: \;Chandra Rajulapati\, University of Manitoba\n12:10 PM - 12:30 PMAbstract ID: 28659Development of a Publicly Available and Province-Wide Coast Benefit Analysis Tool for Newfoundland and Labrador\nPresenter: Robert Chlumsky\, Heron Hydrologic Ltd.Additional Authors: \;Robert Chlumsky\, Hannah Burdett\, Brian Peng\, Roger Niyongira\, Erazmo Popovic\, Cassidy Guha\, Jason Whiteway\, Gerald Crane\; Heron Hydrologic Ltd.\; University of Waterloo3 Province of Newfoundland and Labrador\, Department of Environment\, Conservation and Climate Change CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:70d2397493462665d3318f94632dd8da URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/70d2397493462665d3318f94632dd8da END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T163000Z DTEND:20260618T173000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Socioeconomic Climate DESCRIPTION:11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 28740Source Water Protection Planning in First Nation communities in Ontario\nPresenter: Erica Tropea\, \;Source Water Protection Planning in First Nation communities in OntarioAdditional Authors: \;McGregor Consulting\n11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 28866A Coupled Human-Groundwater Systems Decision Support Framework to Support Private Well Stewardship\nPresenter: Ahmed Shawky Okasha\, McMaster UniversityAdditional Authors: \;Allana Santos\, University of Saskatchewan\; Mohamed Khafagy\, McMaster University\; Corinne Schuster-Wallace\, University of Saskatchewan\; Sarah Dickson-Anderson\, McMaster University\n12:10 PM - 12:30 PMAbstract ID: 28079Water Balance Modelling to Assess Water Availability in the Old Wives Lake Basin\nPresenter: Kevin Schmidt\, KGS Group\nAdditional Authors: \;Patrice Leclercq\, KGS Group CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:55b199ccfab0046c0d03a00f99794716 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/55b199ccfab0046c0d03a00f99794716 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T163000Z DTEND:20260618T173000Z SUMMARY:Advancing Canada’s Flood Resilience: FHIMP National Updates and Innovations in Flood Mapping DESCRIPTION:11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 25675CaSR-Rivers for Ungauged Design Flows: Linking ECCC Research to Engineering Practice\nPresenters: Joel Trubilowicz and André Bertoncini\, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)\nAdditional Authors: \;Gonzalo Leonardini\, ECCC\n\n11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 28789Pillars of Essential Flood Management Data: Canada’s Flood Map Inventory\, Historical Flood Events\, and Flood Defenses\nPresenter: Andrew Plowright\, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)\nAdditional Author: \;Maxim Fortin\, NRCan\n12:10 PM - 12:30 PMAbstract ID: 28744Highlights and Outcomes of Regional-Scale Flood Hazard Modelling and Mapping Case Studies\nPresenter: Andrew Weiss\, KGS Group\n12:10 PM - 12:30 PMAbstract ID: 28797Identifying and Mapping Flood Hazard in Canada: How Global\, Regional and Detailed Flood Mapping Come Into Play\nPresenter: Maxim Fortin\, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)\nAdditional Author: \;Brian Perry\, NRCan\; Oliver Pennock\, NRCan\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:b6d02a64fb8378cd2b3ff748bb801c35 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/b6d02a64fb8378cd2b3ff748bb801c35 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T163000Z DTEND:20260618T173000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science and Technology DESCRIPTION:11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 26159Nutrient Dynamics in Lakes Manitoba and Winnipegosis\nPresenter: Claire Herbert\, University of Manitoba11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 28821Development and Initial Testing of ECCC's National Water Quality Model\nPresenter: Bernardo Teufel\, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Additional Authors: \;Murray MacKay\, ECCC\; Christopher Spence\, ECCC\; Ram Yerubandi\, ECCC\n12:10 AM - 12:30 PMAbstract ID: 285594Lakewide Priorities to Coastal Realities: Linking Science Planning to On-the-Ground Action in the Great Lakes\nPresenter: Dylan Hrach\, Canada Water Agency CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:f4f5efc0f70d3322b5fc6c7e187c0f2a URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/f4f5efc0f70d3322b5fc6c7e187c0f2a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T163000Z DTEND:20260618T173000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 29250Advancing Groundwater Monitoring in Canada Through a National Network of Networks\nPresenter: Cynthia McClain\, University of AlbertaAdditional Authors: \;Richard Jackson\, Geofirma Engineering\, International Association of Hydrogeologists Canada\; Audrey Marie Hill\, Dalhousie University\, International Association of Hydrogeologists Canada\; Cathy Ryan\, University of Calgary\, International Association of Hydrogeologists Canada11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 28473Developing a National Hydrodynamic Modelling and Web Platform for Coastal Flooding in Canada\nPresenter: Julien Cousineau\, National Research Council Canada\n12:10 PM - 12:30 PMAbstract ID: 24709Monitoring Stream Temperature in Real Time: Applications for a Semi-Arid Basin\nPresenter: Nelson Jatel\, Okanagan Basin Water Board\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:ab78eda588c5fb351101154153326c99 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/ab78eda588c5fb351101154153326c99 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T173000Z DTEND:20260618T190000Z SUMMARY:Lunch and Scholarship Awards DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - MEAL LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:6e52b9eae6091064c31a3b7f903782e7 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/6e52b9eae6091064c31a3b7f903782e7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T190000Z DTEND:20260618T200000Z SUMMARY:Water Science and Technology in Support of Transboundary Management DESCRIPTION:2:00 PM - 2:20 PM\n​Abstract ID: 26161Braiding Indigenous Knowledge into Water Management of the Winnipeg River Basin: Insights and Next Steps from a Practitioner’s Perspective\nPresenter: Alexandra Lavictoire\, Lake of the Woods Secretariat2:20 PM - 2:40 PMAbstract ID: 25360The International St Mary and Milk Rivers Study – Crossing the Finish Line\nPresenter: Bruce Davison\, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)\nAdditional Authors: \;Beau Hawkings\, Sandrina Rodriguez\, Ethan Johnson\, Environment and Climate Change Canada\n2:40 PM - 3:00 PMAbstract ID: 28741Rivers With Borders: Bi-National Water Management Model for the St. Mary-Milk Basins\nPresenter: Alexander Giberson\, University of Calgary\nAdditional Authors: \;Tricia Stadnyk\, University of Calgary\; Alain Pietroniro\, University of Calgary CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CHURCHILL ROOM LOCATION:Churchill Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:822def3f4bad1f11fb5068e17e1aa469 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/822def3f4bad1f11fb5068e17e1aa469 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T190000Z DTEND:20260618T200000Z SUMMARY:Advancements Towards Open-Source Canada-wide Flood Hazard Mapping DESCRIPTION:2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 28724Evolving Flood Hazard Modelling in Canada: Comparing Generations of National Flood Models\nPresenters: Jan Vele and Martin Salaj\, Aon Impact Forecasting\n2:20 PM - 2:40 PMAbstract ID: 28773Flood Hazard Mapping in a Prairie Pothole System: Lessons Learned from Hydrologic ‎Modelling of Birdtail Creek\nPresenter: Ameer Muhammad\, Associated Engineering\nAdditional Authors: Akinbola George\, Associated Engineering\; Kibreab Assefa\, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure\n2:40 PM - 3:00 PMAbstract ID: 28827Rapid and Repeatable: Hydrodynamic Modelling with an Automated Workflow\nPresenter: Phoebe Riddell\, University of Manitoba\nAdditional Authors: \;Masoud Asadzadeh\, University of Manitoba\,\; Tricia Stadnyk\, University of Calgary\,\; Saman Razavi\, University of Saskatchewan CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - CONCOURSE ROOM LOCATION:Concourse Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:4261b585f11d62c82a0db86271205dcd URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/4261b585f11d62c82a0db86271205dcd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T190000Z DTEND:20260618T200000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science and Technology DESCRIPTION:2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 23837Impacts of Green Rainwater Infrastructure on Flow Volume in Sewers\nPresenter: Sylvie Spraakman\, City of Vancouver\nAdditional Authors: \;Cassandra Humes\, City of Vancouver\; Robb Lukes\, City of Vancouver2:20 PM - 2:40 PMAbstract ID: 22673Prioritizing Municipal Water Infrastructure Interventions under Urban Densification and Climate Change\nPresenter: Émilie Bilodeau\, \;École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)Additional Authors: \;Jean-Luc  \;Martel\, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) \n2:40 PM - 3:00 PMAbstract ID: 28548Moving Beyond “Barriers”: A Relational Approach to Water Protection\nPresenter: Shannon Waters\, Office of the Provincial Health Officer\nAdditional Authors: Daniele Behn-Smith\, Office of the Provincial Health Officer CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - LOMBARD/STEVENSON/SINCLAIR LOCATION:Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:6176a7320b90f6d6703deac1a8494958 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/6176a7320b90f6d6703deac1a8494958 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T190000Z DTEND:20260618T200000Z SUMMARY:Advances in Water Science and Technology DESCRIPTION:2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 28749Flood Hazard Modelling to Support Value-Based Comparative Coastal Development Approach in Vancouver’s False Creek\nPresenter: Reza Rezvani and Linda Fang\, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.\nAdditional Authors: \;Tamsin Lyle\, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.\; Angela Danyluk\, City of Vancouver2:20 PM - 2:40 PMAbstract ID: 28460Rapid Post-Event Flood Loss Estimation in Canada Using Aon's Stochastic Catastrophe Model\nPresenter: \;Vit Kovacka\, \;Aon Impact  \;Forecasting \n2:40 PM - 3:00 PMAbstract ID: 29090Capturing the Crest: Hydrometric Operations in the Face of Flood Challenges\nPresenter: Matthew Schneider\, \;Environment  \;and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WELLINGTON BALLROOM LOCATION:Wellington Ballroom\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:81995ecbfe8543937b0ba1cd8e50cb0a URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/81995ecbfe8543937b0ba1cd8e50cb0a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T190000Z DTEND:20260618T200000Z SUMMARY:Water in a Changing Environmental Climate DESCRIPTION:2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 27111Honoring the Spirit of Water: Integrated Water Quality Stewardship\, Community Partnership\, and Climate Action in the Northwest Territories\nPresenters: Guylaine Ross and Gila Somers\, Government of the Northwest Territories2:20 PM - 2:40 PMAbstract ID: 29249From Surface to Subsurface: Advancing Freshwater Knowledge Through Integration of Groundwater into DataStream’s Open Access Platform\nPresenter: Cynthia McClain\, University of AlbertaAdditional Authors: \;Mary Kruk\,  \;DataStream\; Jessica Lagroix\, DataStream\; Patrick Schaefer\, DataStream\; Aislin  \;Livingstone\, DataStream\; Katherine Balpataky\, DataStream 2:40 PM - 3:00 PMAbstract ID: 28828Optimizing Water Retention for Phosphorus Removal: Findings from the De Salaberry Monitoring and Modelling Project\nPresenter: Joey Simoes\, International Institute for Sustainable Development\n\n CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION - WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:c9d781c35bc30ced8518d923328e3e46 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/c9d781c35bc30ced8518d923328e3e46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T200000Z DTEND:20260618T210000Z SUMMARY:Closing Ceremony DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:WINNIPEG CENTRE/EAST - PLENARY LOCATION:Winnipeg Centre/East Room\, Fairmont Winnipeg SEQUENCE:0 UID:38f25cb1a9f809dc1818861ecdffffbb URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/38f25cb1a9f809dc1818861ecdffffbb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260618T220000Z DTEND:20260619T010000Z SUMMARY:CSHS Networking event DESCRIPTION:Tipsy Cow\n285 Portage Avenue CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Offsite\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:f25c755a04de52b285d65217b0f8018d URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/f25c755a04de52b285d65217b0f8018d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260608T203024Z DTSTART:20260619T150000Z DTEND:20260619T190000Z SUMMARY:NASH Workshop B: Rating Curve Workshop DESCRIPTION:2026 NASH ADCP Flow Regatta\n\nDescription: The NASH 2026 Flow regatta will take place on the Red River at Selkirk (05OJ005) on Friday\, June 19. The training portion of the event will focus on existing and new technologies emerging in hydrometrics and will allow participants the opportunity to get hands-on training and develop their best practices. The field site is a larger river with a complex rating curve and will focus on instruments and methods to accommodate these conditions including: ADCPs using tethered boats\, remote control ADCPs\, automated RC ADCPs\, Image Velocimetry and more. The workshop will be co-facilitated by Water Survey of Canada and Water Security Agency partners.\n\nFlow regatta training provides an invaluable discussion forum for hydrometric data collection including\; how to estimate uncertainty\, choosing the best sites to measure discharge using the different methods\, and developing best practices for emerging technologies.\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring their own instruments to measure and calculate discharge against the Water Survey of Canada measurement. Participants will battle it out for top prize and bragging rights as they aim to measure\, within uncertainty\, the objectively determined “true” flow.\n\nDate: Friday\, June 19\, 2026 (Half Day: 10 am – 2 pm local time)\n\nLocation: Field Regatta – Red River at Selkirk (05OJ005) – approx. 45 min drive from conference center. Park at Selkirk Waterfront public parking.\n\nTransportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation but are encouraged to carpool. Connect with a NASH representative if you have any questions.\n\nCost: $125 – lunch provided\n\nOption to combine both NASH workshops for $200 CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Offsite\, Winnipeg Fairmont SEQUENCE:0 UID:468b7acc66e060402589b1f1d8579ae0 URL:http://cwra2026.sched.com/event/468b7acc66e060402589b1f1d8579ae0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR