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Monday, June 15
 

8:30am CDT

ECCC-MESH Training Workshop
Monday June 15, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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.This workshop will highlight scientific updates from ECCC’s Science and Technology Branch as well as functional updates applicable for research, development,...
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Monday June 15, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Roosevelt Room

8:30am CDT

Canadian Delft-FEWS User Day
Monday June 15, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm CDT
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?Then we look forward welcoming you to meet, share ideas and discuss the current state and future developments of hydrological prediction in Canada. Whether...
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Monday June 15, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

8:30am CDT

Project WET Canada Certification Workshop
Monday June 15, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm CDT
This full-day workshop provides educators and professionals with hands-on, inquiry-based training using three Project WET guides:Foundations 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...
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Monday June 15, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

1:00pm CDT

A Guided Introduction of the SFINCS (Super-Fast Inundation of CoastS) Compound Flood Model
Monday June 15, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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.The training is designed to give participants a clear understanding of SFINCS...
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Monday June 15, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Roosevelt Room

5:00pm CDT

Icebreaker Mixer
Monday June 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg
 
Tuesday, June 16
 

5:00am CDT

Sunrise Ceremony
Tuesday June 16, 2026 5:00am - 6:30am CDT


Tuesday June 16, 2026 5:00am - 6:30am CDT

7:00am CDT

Breakfast
Tuesday June 16, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

7:00am CDT

Tradeshow
Tuesday June 16, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

8:00am CDT

Opening and Welcoming Remarks
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

9:00am CDT

Honouring the Spirit of Water: The Importance of Women's Voices in Water Protection
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Honouring the Spirit of Water: The Importance of Women's Voices in Water ProtectionPresenters: Taylor Galvin, Shaylee Cook (Brokenhead), Kakeka Thundersky (Winnipeg/Poplar River), Jory Thomas (Metis/Winnipeg), Jordan Thorsteinson (Sagkeeng/Winnipeg).As part of this keynote address, Taylor Galvin will engage four youth water protectors in a panel dialogue including Shaylee Cook (Brokenhead), Kakeka...
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Speakers
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

9:30am CDT

Artisan Market
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm CDT
Roosevelt Room

10:30am CDT

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

11:00am CDT

11:00am CDT

Advances in Reporting on Status and Trends in Canadian Waters
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
11:00 AM - 11:20 AMAbstract ID: 28707The Changing State of Freshwater Flows to the Coastal Ocean in British ColumbiaPresenter: Ian Giesbrecht, Hakai InstituteAdditional Authors: Sam Albers, Hakai Institute; R. Dan Moore, University of British Columbia11:20 AM - 11:40 AMAbstract ID: 28743Status and trends in Canadian watersPresenter: Alexandra Lavictoire, Lake of the Woods Control Board...
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Speakers
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Robert Metcalfe

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
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Ian Giesbrecht

Hakai Institute
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Alexandra Lavictoire

Lake of the Woods Secretariat
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

11:00am CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
11:00 AM - 11:20 AMAbstract ID: 28758Drought has No Borders: Effects of Large-Scale Atmospheric Circulations on Snow Drought in Southern AlbertaPresenter: Walimunige Rupasinghe, University of CalgaryAdditional Authors: Tricia Stadnyk, Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering and Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary; Brandi Newton, Airshed...
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Speakers
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Andrew Clow

Water Street Engineering
RM

Ryan MacDonald

Hydrologist, MacHydro
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Walimunige Rupasinghe

University of Calgary
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David Marshall

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

11:00am CDT

Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28547Snowmelt Driven Hydrological Forecasting: Approaches in the Yukon River BasinPresenter: Dave Casson, University of Calgary3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28684Dynamic Glaciers in Raven: A Simplified Approach for Semi-Distributed Hydrological ModelsPresenter: Matthew Chernos, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.Additional Authors: Matthew Chernos, MacDonald...
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Speakers
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Dave Casson

University of Calgary
MC

Matthew Chernos

MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.
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Morgan Braaten

MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

11:00am CDT

Advances in Water Science & Technology
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
11:00 AM - 11:20 AMAbstract ID: 28370Advancing Forecast Verification in Operational Hydrological ForecastingPresenter: Jurian Beunk, Deltares11:20 AM - 11:40 AMAbstract ID: 28624Evaluating the Effectiveness of the HBV Model for Flow Forecasting in Prairie WatershedsPresenter: Tesfaye Kebede Gurmessa, Manitoba GovernmentAdditional Authors: Khaled Mohammed, MTI Hydrologic Forecasting and Water...
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Speakers
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Tesfaye Kebede Gurmessa

Manitoba Government
RA

Rodolfo Alvarado Montero

Independent Consultant
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Water Governance, Policy & Practice
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28687Modernizing Prairie Water Apportionment: Intergovernmental Cooperation to Improve Flow Representation in the Qu’Appelle River BasinPresenter: Ali Khan, Canada Water AgencyAdditional Authors: Jim Friesen, Canada Water Agency1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 25472Advancing Aquatic Ecosystem Health Reporting in the Red River Basin: Lessons Learned for Reporting...
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Speakers
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Arianna Campeau

Graduate Student, University of Manitoba
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David Martin

Carbon Lock Tech
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Jesse St. John-Parker

University of Waterloo
AK

Ali Khan

Canada Water Agency
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Emerging Technologies
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28125FloodAdapt, An Open-Source Interactive Decision-Support Tool to Accelerate and Improve Flood Adaptation on Community LevelPresenter: Matthijs Lemans, Deltares1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 23220Complex Hydrometric Station Discharge and Water Level Assessment and Mitigation within the National Hydrological ServicePresenter: Nicole O'Brien, Environment and Climate...
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Speakers
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Dan Kovacek

Graduate research assistant, University of British Columbia
Large sample hydrology, hydroinformatics, computational hydrology, automation
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Nicole O'Brien

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

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Geoffrey Gunn

Senior Advisor - Freshwater Data, Canada Water Agency
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 22679Assessing Long-Term Changes in River-Ice Regimes and Their Climatic Controls in the Mackenzie River BasinPresenter: Yonas Dibike, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Additional Authors: Ethan James, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Laurent de Rham, ECCC; Daniel Peters, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Watershed Hydrology and Ecology...
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Speakers
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Dave Sauchyn

University of Regina
YD

Yonas Dibike

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Richa Rayamajhi

University of Windsor
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Daphné Lisak

PhD Student, Polytechnique Montréal
Working on integrated volume-temperature-management lake modeling for climate change impact assessment with the transboundary Lake Memphremagog. 
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28497Continental Hydrological Modelling Scheme for Canada—Calibration of the Canadian MESH ModelPresenter: Kasra Keshavarz, University of CalgrayAdditional Authors: Zelalem Tesemma, National Hydrological Services, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Government of Canada; Sujata Budhathoki, National Hydrological Services, Environment and Climate Change...
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Speakers
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Sujata Budhathoki

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Kasra Keshavarz

Research Scientist, University of Calgary
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Robert Chlumsky

President, Heron Hydrologic Ltd.
Regional flood mapping, hydrologic modelling, entrepreneur, CWRA ON Past President
CS

Corwyn Shomachuk

University of Saskatchewan
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Advances in Water Science & Technology
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 25999Province-Wide Flood Mapping for Prince Edward IslandPresenter: 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 AnalysisPresenter: Jonathan Romero, University of WaterlooAdditional Authors: James R. Craig, University of...
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Speakers
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Xander Wang

Professor, Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, UPEI
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Jonathan Romero

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Waterloo
I am a hydrologist who apply process modelling and data science to enhance watershed predictions and bolster decision-making in environmental and water resource applications
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Arash Ghomlaghi

PhD Candidate, University of Waterloo
CM

Charlotte Milne

University of British Columbia
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

2:50pm CDT

Break
Tuesday June 16, 2026 2:50pm - 3:20pm CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 2:50pm - 3:20pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Education & Literacy
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Abstract ID:28858
The Manitoba Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Assessment Tool
Presenter: Mitchell Timmerman, Manitoba Agriculture
Additional Authors: Petra Loro, Manitoba Agriculture


3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Abstract ID: 26729
Project WET Canada - Strengthening Water Literacy in Canada
Presenter: Russell Boals, Vmi Water Resources Group Ltd
Speakers
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Mitchell Timmerman

Manitoba Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture Branch
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Russell Boals

Vmi Water Resources Group Ltd
The presentation will focus on how the Project WET Canada program has strengthened water literacy in Canada and will highlight the recent educational resources that are being introduced to support the delivery of science-based water education in a meaningful, localized, and engaging... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Advancements Towards Open-Source Canada-wide Flood Hazard Mapping
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 27817Scalable, Accessible Coastal Hazard Modelling for Canada’s Diverse CoastlinePresenter: Barret Kurylyk, Dalhousie UniversityAdditional 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...
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Speakers
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Barret Kurylyk

Dalhousie University
ZT

Zhenshiyi Tian

University of Calgary
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28839Translating Hydraulic Models into Capital Decisions: Scenario-Based Infrastructure Planning Under Changing Environmental ConditionsPresenter: Tahera Yeasmin, City of Brandon3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 29534Assessing Nature-Based Flood Protection Solutions for The City of Richmond, B.C.Presenter: George Roman, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.Additional...
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Speakers
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Tahera Yeasmin

City of Brandon
GR

George Roman

Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
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Ian Corne

Environment Manager, [email protected]
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Listening to the Water: Stories of Change, Connection, and Citizen Science
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
11:00 AM - 11:20 AMAbstract ID: 29043Waves of change: Strengthening Intercultural Circles of Care for Nibi (water) in the Bawaating/Algoma RegionPresenter: 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...
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Speakers
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Alejandra Pascagasa

University of Manitoba
AP

Adele Perry

University of Manitoba
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Advances in Water Science & Technology
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 29131Establishing a Regional Perspective on the Variability of Streamflow and Groundwater Dynamics in Coastal Lowland SystemsPresenter: Adam Mitton, Simon Fraser UniversityAdditional Authors: Diana M. Allen3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28798Determining an Environmental Flow Regime for the Lower Churchill River, ManitobaPresenter: Ian Halket, Halket Environmental...
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Speakers
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Jeremiah Pariag

HDR Corporation
AF

Aaron Farrell

HDR Corporation
AM

Adam Mitton

Simon Fraser University
IH

Ian Halket

Halket Environmental Consultants
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

4:20pm CDT

Nibi Declaration
Tuesday June 16, 2026 4:20pm - 5:30pm CDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 4:20pm - 5:30pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

8:00pm CDT

SYP Networking Event
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Little Brown Jug Brewing Co
336 William Avenue
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Offsite
 
Wednesday, June 17
 

7:30am CDT

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

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

7:30am CDT

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

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

8:30am CDT

Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge, Youth Leadership, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge, Youth Leadership, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing ClimatePresenter: Justin R. Langan​Justin R. Langan is a Métis youth leader from Manitoba and the Executive Director of O’KANATA, a nonprofit organization that empowers Indigenous youth through education, cultural revitalization, and sustainability. His work brings together Indigenous...
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Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

9:30am CDT

Break and Poster Session
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Aakash BagchiFrom Recreation to Resilience: The Power of Floodable Parks at DownsviewAakash Bagchi, Arup Canada, Inc.Abstract ID: 28853Alain PietroniroFrom Recreation to Resilience: The Power of Floodable Parks at DownsviewAffiliation: University of CalgaryAbstract ID: 28671Amir Al-BayatiEvaluating Alternative Lake Outlet Structures to Improve Outflow Predictions in Hydrologic...
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Poster Presenters
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Aakash Bagchi

Arup Canada, Inc.
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Alain Pietroniro

University of Calgary
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Amir Al-Bayati

University of Waterloo
BT

Bohao Tang

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

Bryan Tolson

University of Waterloo
CM

Cynthia McClain

University of Alberta
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Derek Stuart

Principal, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
FZ

Faezeh Zebarjadian

University of Waterloo
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Ian Giesbrecht

Hakai Institute
JG

Jaxton Gray

University of Calgary
JM

Josh Mumford

University of Waterloo
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Jun Zhao

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
LD

Laura Dalkie

Carleton University
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Lisa Woldrich

Research Assistant, University of Passau
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Majid

GIWS- Global Institute for Water Security - University of Saskatchewan
MB

Melanie Blackburn

Western University
MT

Mitchell Timmerman

Manitoba Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture Branch
PC

Paul Coderre

University of Calgary
RA

Rezgar Arabzadeh

University of Waterloo
RM

Rojin Meysami

University of Waterloo
SA

Shimelis Asfaw Wakigari

Government of Manitoba – Transportation and Infrastructure
SH

Sonia Hassini

McMaster University
SC

Sven Cowan

NV5 Geospatial
TA

Tijana Alukoska

Tijana Aluloska
VS

Vanessa Siemens

University of Manitoba
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Vojtech Sys

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

9:30am CDT

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

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

10:30am CDT

CSHS Session: R-Based Tools and Workflows for Hydrology in Canada
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AMAbstract ID: 27077HGDMr - an R Package for Modelling the Variable Contributing Fractions of Prairie BasinsPresenter: Kevin Shook, KR Shook Consulting10:50 AM - 11:10 AMAbstract ID: 28437FFA Framework: A Systematic Open-Source Framework for Stationary and Nonstationary Flood Frequency AnalysisPresenter: Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun, University of...
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Speakers
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Kevin Shook

KR Shook Consulting
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Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun

University of Saskatchewan
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Sam Albers

Data Mobilization Team Lead, Hakai Institute
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Sonia Hassini

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

10:30am CDT

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Mark Gervais

Manitoba Hydro
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Omid Mohammadigder

University of Manitoba
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Bryan Tolson

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

10:30am CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AMAbstract ID: 28063Stress Testing of Water Systems Under Inflow UncertaintyPresenter: 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...
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Speakers
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Carly Delevau

Manitoba Hydro
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Hamid Gozini

PhD Candidate, University of Manitoba
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R. Dan Moore

University of British Columbia
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Muhammad Shafqat Mehboob

Postdoc, University of Manitoba
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Mohammad Zare

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

10:30am CDT

Advances in Monitoring of Our Water Resources
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AMAbstract ID: 28674Monitoring Where it Matters: Introducing Surface-Groundwater Interactions to Monitoring Network Evaluation in AlbertaPresenter: Tegan Holmes, University of CalgaryAdditional Authors: Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary; Brandi Newton, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary; Andrea Brookfield, University of...
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Speakers
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Tegan Holmes

University of Calgary


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Sharad Aryal

University of Calgary
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Rodolfo Advarado Montero

University of Calgary
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Mark Lowdon

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

10:30am CDT

Advances in Water Science & Technology
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AMCWRA-SYP 2025-2026 Student Design Competition: St. Adolphe Ring Dike DesignPresenters: Likwid Assets, University of Waterloo - Anna Beedell, Hannah Irvine, Julie Reitsma, Maya Jina, Ryan Wu10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 28747Flooding is Temporary, Erosion is Permanent: Importance and Case Studies of Integrated Erosion and Flood Hazard Mapping in CanadaPresenter:...
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Speakers
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Hannah Irvine

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

University of Waterloo
JR

Julie Reitsma

University of Waterloo
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Anna Beedell

University of Waterloo
avatar for Ryan Wu

Ryan Wu

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

SLR Consulting
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avatar for Zijian Wang

Zijian Wang

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

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

12:00pm CDT

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

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

1:30pm CDT

Citizen-led and Indigenous-led Stewardship and Action
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28848Achieving the Spirit of the Design Despite Site Constraints: Lessons from Vernon Creek RehabilitationPresenter: 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 ProjectPresenter: Hank Venema, Strategic Systems Engineering...
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Speakers
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Hank Venema

Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.
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Bradley Loiselle

Founder & CEO, Arctic Freshwater
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Brendon Woit

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

1:30pm CDT

Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 26320Tackling Prairie Pothole Hydrology and Assessing Impacts of Climate Change on Closed-Basin Lake LevelsPresenters: Curtis Hallborg and Jack Kostick, WSP Canada Inc.1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 27249Simulating Reservoirs in Large-Domain Vector-Based Hydrological ModelsPresenter: Tyler Thompson, University of CalgaryAdditional Authors: Alain Pietroniro,...
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Speakers
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Taylor Swailes

Urban Systems Ltd.
avatar for Curtis Hallborg

Curtis Hallborg

WSP Canada Inc.
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Tyler Thompson

University of Calgary
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Duane Noel

Concordia University
avatar for Marliese Breuer

Marliese Breuer

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

1:30pm CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 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.Additional Authors: Scott Pokorny, SSE; Andrew Murray, SSE; Patrick Lee, SSE; Toby Szkop, SSE; Hank Venema, SSE1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID:...
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Speakers
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Cuauhtemoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagun

University of Saskatchewan
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Andrew Tefs

Strategic Systems Engineering Inc.
avatar for Juan Carlos De La Cruz

Juan Carlos De La Cruz

Senior Water Resources Engineer, Jacobs
DP

Daniel Princz

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

1:30pm CDT

CANCID Session: Water Management and Food Production in Canada
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28214Aquatic Weed and Algae Management in Irrigation CanalsPresenter: Christopher Gallagher, Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District1:50 PM - 2:10 PMAbstract ID: 28321Reclamation of Saline-Sodic Soils for Improved Agricultural ProductivityPresenter: Evan Derdall, Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaAdditional Authors: Dr. Erin Karppinen, Agriculture and Agri-Food...
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Speakers
avatar for Christopher Gallagher

Christopher Gallagher

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

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
ZJ

Zoë Johnson

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

1:30pm CDT

Advances in Water Science & Technology
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMAbstract ID: 28709Assessing the Reliability of Hydrological Model Structures and Parameter Transfer across the Indian SubcontinentPresenter: Neharika Bhattarai, IIT DelhiAdditional 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;...
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Speakers
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Scott Pokorny

University of Calgary
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Fiona Scott

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
SA

Shimelis Asfaw Wakigari

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

2:50pm CDT

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

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

3:20pm CDT

Water Governance, Policy & Practice
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28183Water Governance North of 60: Climate Change and Drinking Water Risk in the Northwest TerritoriesPresenter: Lindsay Thackeray, Wilfrid Laurier UniversityAdditional Authors: Dr. Sheri Longboat, Wilfrid Laurier University3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 24711Using Social Network Analysis as a Decision-Support Tool for Water GovernancePresenter: Nelson Jatel,...
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Speakers
avatar for Nelson Jatel

Nelson Jatel

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

Wilfrid Laurier University
MM

Meghan Mills

Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation
HP

Halya Petzold

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

3:20pm CDT

Advancing Canada’s Flood Resilience: FHIMP National Updates and Innovations in Flood Mapping
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28794Charting Progress: FHIMP’s Journey to Strengthen Canada’s Flood Hazard IdentificationPresenter: Oliver Pennock, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Additional Author: Maxim Fortin, NRCan; Brian Perry, NRCan3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 26451Advancing Flood Hazard Mapping through Research, Innovation and Technical Guidance under FHIMPPresenter: Oluwaseun...
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Moderators
BP

Brian Perry

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Speakers
avatar for Maxim Fortin

Maxim Fortin

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

Natural Resources Canada
avatar for Oluwaseun Oyebode

Oluwaseun Oyebode

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

Paulina Buskas

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

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

3:20pm CDT

Sharing our knowledge: Wabanaki Worldviews on Water and Wastewater Treatment
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
This session will be a sharing circle. It will start with a smudge and prayer, followed by the passing of a talking stick. Teachings about how First Nations have developed their own solutions, and how they have partnered with Western ways of knowing and doing will be discussed.Dr. Sheri Longboat - (mixed Mohawk Ukrainian and member of the Six Nations of the Grand River). Sheri is an associate...
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Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Nature-based Aquatic Restoration for Resilient Habitats and Communities
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 28542Designing Process-Based Nature-Based Solutions for Agricultural Headwater StreamsPresenter: Pascale Biron, Concordia University3:40 PM - 4:00 PMAbstract ID: 28585Reviving Netley-Libau Marsh: Rebuilding Habitat in North America's Largest Freshwater Coastal WetlandPresenter: Chris Adams, Red River Basin Commission4:00 PM - 4:20 PMAbstract ID: 28648Replacing...
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Speakers
PB

Pascale Biron

Concordia University
CA

Chris Adams

Red River Basin Commission
avatar for Harmen Van Hove

Harmen Van Hove

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

Arup Canada, Inc.
AJ

Alan Jonsson

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

3:20pm CDT

Emerging Trends in Flood Risk Mapping – the What and the Why
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PMAbstract ID: 27177Evaluating the Flood Hazard Model Underpinning the Federally-Identified Flood Risk AreasPresenter: Sarah Hayes, Government of Canada / Public SafetyAdditional 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...
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Speakers
BP

Brian Perry

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

avatar for Maxim Fortin

Maxim Fortin

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

Derek Stuart

Principal, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
SH

Sarah Hayes

Government of Canada / Public Safety
GC

Guénolé Choné

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

5:00pm CDT

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

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

6:00pm CDT

Banquet
Wednesday June 17, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Join us for cocktails and appetizers from 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm and the Distinguished Service Awards to follow.
Wednesday June 17, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg
 
Thursday, June 18
 

7:30am CDT

Breakfast
Thursday June 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT

Thursday June 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

7:30am CDT

Tradeshow
Thursday June 18, 2026 7:30am - 3:30pm CDT

Thursday June 18, 2026 7:30am - 3:30pm CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

8:30am CDT

Plenary Session 3
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am CDT

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

9:30am CDT

Artisan Market
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm CDT

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm CDT
Roosevelt Room

9:45am CDT

Break
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:45am - 10:15am CDT

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:45am - 10:15am CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

10:00am CDT

NASH Workshop A: Introduction to Hydrometric Monitoring
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Introduction to Hydrometrics and ACDP Surf Bee Demonstration @ Red River at James Avenue Pumping Station – 05OJ015.Description: 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....
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Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Offsite

10:15am CDT

10:15am CDT

Emerging Technologies
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID:8788Evaluating the Technological Readiness of Engineered Phosphorus Reduction Structures within CanadaPresenter: 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrew Clow

Andrew Clow

Water Street Engineering
avatar for Erik Barrett

Erik Barrett

M.Sc Bioresource Engineering Student, McGill University
I am a curious and ambitious student looking to learn and apply new skills to create sustainable solutions to global problems. I hope to continue growing my knowledge and skills to address issues in water quality, water scarcity, and sustainable development.

Outside of work and school, I enjoy long-distance running, reading, writing, hiking, and any sport under the sun. I am always happy to meet new people so don't be afraid to send me a message... Read More →
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Nastaran Nematollahi

BGC Engineering Inc.
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

10:15am CDT

Advances in Water Science and Technology
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID: 28609Design and Performance of Cable-Free Engineered Woody Debris JamsPresenter: Catalina Tandara, Stantec ConsultingAdditional Authors: James Bigelow, Stantec; Matt Wood, Stantec10:35 AM - 10:55 AMAbstract ID: 28623What Drainage Maps Miss: Scalable Pipe‑Level ResiliencePresenter: Ahmed Abdelaal, McMaster UniversityAdditional Authors: Sonia Hassini,...
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Speakers
avatar for Ahmed Abdelaal

Ahmed Abdelaal

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

Catalina Tandara

Stantec Consulting
avatar for Addis Alaminie

Addis Alaminie

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

10:15am CDT

Advances in Monitoring of Our Water Resources
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID: 27107Advancing Manitoba’s Water Monitoring in a Changing Climate: Network Gaps, Modernization, and Resilience PathwaysPresenter: 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Evan Thomas

Evan Thomas

Associate Professor, University of Colorado Boulder
Evan Thomas is the Director of the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering and holds the Mortenson Endowed Chair in Global Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a tenured Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering... Read More →
avatar for Zijian Wang

Zijian Wang

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

Anna Gyagbile Abbey

MASc in Civil Engineering (Environmental), University of British Columbia Okanagan
Anna Gyagbile Abbey is an environmental microbiology researcher with a background in Civil Engineering and Soil Science. Her MASc research at the University of British Columbia Okanagan examined bacterial and cyanobacterial community dynamics and environmental drivers in urban stormwater... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

10:15am CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
10:15 AM - 10:35 AMAbstract ID: 28701Climate Change Attribution of the 2022 Manitoba Floods and Implications for Future RiskPresenter: 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 ClimatePresenters: Fisaha Unduche and Russ Andrushuk, Manitoba...
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Speakers
MZ

Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen

University of Manitoba
avatar for Fisaha Unduche

Fisaha Unduche

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure
JS

Jad Saade

Government of Northwest Territories
RA

Russ Andrushuk

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

11:15am CDT

Break
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am CDT

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am CDT
Winnipeg West Room Fairmont Winnipeg

11:30am CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 26011Probabilistic Assessment of Crop Yield Loss under Drought and Global Warming in the Canadian PrairiesPresenter: Mohammad Zare, PARC11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 29082Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment of Heatwaves and Coldwaves in CanadaPresenter: Devjit Sinha, University of ManitobaAdditional Authors: Chandra Rajulapati, University of Manitoba12:10 PM - 12:30...
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Speakers
avatar for Robert Chlumsky

Robert Chlumsky

President, Heron Hydrologic Ltd.
Regional flood mapping, hydrologic modelling, entrepreneur, CWRA ON Past President
avatar for Devjit Sinha

Devjit Sinha

PhD Candidate, University of Manitoba
My research is focused on hydroclimatic extreme events, their drivers and their distribution.
avatar for Mohammad Zare

Mohammad Zare

Research Associate, PARC
I work on climate change, drought risk, hydrology, and crop modelling in the Canadian Prairies. Talk to me about climate data, drought impacts, soil moisture, water resources, agricultural adaptation, GIS mapping, and how science can support better decisions for farmers, researchers... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

11:30am CDT

Water in a Changing Socioeconomic Climate
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 28740Source Water Protection Planning in First Nation communities in OntarioPresenter: Erica Tropea, Source Water Protection Planning in First Nation communities in OntarioAdditional Authors: McGregor Consulting11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 28866A Coupled Human-Groundwater Systems Decision Support Framework to Support Private Well StewardshipPresenter:...
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Speakers
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Erica Tropea

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
AS

Ahmed Shawky Okasha

McMaster University
KS

Kevin Schmidt

KGS Group
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

11:30am CDT

Advancing Canada’s Flood Resilience: FHIMP National Updates and Innovations in Flood Mapping
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 25675CaSR-Rivers for Ungauged Design Flows: Linking ECCC Research to Engineering PracticePresenters: Joel Trubilowicz and André Bertoncini, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Additional Authors: Gonzalo Leonardini, ECCC11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 28789Pillars of Essential Flood Management Data: Canada’s Flood Map Inventory, Historical Flood...
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Moderators
avatar for Maxim Fortin

Maxim Fortin

Senior Engineering Advisor - Flood Mapping, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Speakers
avatar for André Bertoncini

André Bertoncini

Physical Scientist, ECCC
André works on the development of hydrological models at the Numerical Terrestrial Environment Prediction section of ECCC. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan focused on improving precipitation observations and data assimilation for hydrological prediction.
AW

Andrew Weiss

KGS Group
avatar for Andrew Plowright

Andrew Plowright

Senior Geomatics Officer, Natural Resources Canada
My name is Andrew Plowright, and I've worked at Natural Resources Canada since 2022. I manage the agreements between NRCan and our provincial and territorial partners under the federal Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP). I am based out of Vancouver, BC.
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

11:30am CDT

Advances in Water Science and Technology
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 26159Nutrient Dynamics in Lakes Manitoba and WinnipegosisPresenter: Claire Herbert, University of Manitoba11:50 AM - 12:10 PMAbstract ID: 28821Development and Initial Testing of ECCC's National Water Quality ModelPresenter: Bernardo Teufel, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Additional Authors: Murray MacKay, ECCC; Christopher Spence, ECCC; Ram...
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Speakers
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Claire Herbert

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

Bernardo Teufel

Research scientist, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
avatar for Dylan Hrach

Dylan Hrach

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

11:30am CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAbstract ID: 29250Advancing Groundwater Monitoring in Canada Through a National Network of NetworksPresenter: 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Nelson Jatel

Nelson Jatel

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

National Research Council Canada
CM

Cynthia McClain

University of Alberta
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

12:30pm CDT

Lunch and Scholarship Awards
Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Thursday June 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

2:00pm CDT

Water Science and Technology in Support of Transboundary Management
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM​Abstract ID: 26161Braiding Indigenous Knowledge into Water Management of the Winnipeg River Basin: Insights and Next Steps from a Practitioner’s PerspectivePresenter: Alexandra Lavictoire, Lake of the Woods Secretariat2:20 PM - 2:40 PMAbstract ID: 25360The International St Mary and Milk Rivers Study – Crossing the Finish LinePresenter: Bruce Davison, Environment and Climate...
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Speakers
avatar for Alexander Giberson

Alexander Giberson

University of Calgary
AL

Alexandra Lavictoire

Lake of the Woods Secretariat
BD

Bruce Davison

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Churchill Room Fairmont Winnipeg

2:00pm CDT

Advancements Towards Open-Source Canada-wide Flood Hazard Mapping
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 28724Evolving Flood Hazard Modelling in Canada: Comparing Generations of National Flood ModelsPresenters: Jan Vele and Martin Salaj, Aon Impact Forecasting2:20 PM - 2:40 PMAbstract ID: 28773Flood Hazard Mapping in a Prairie Pothole System: Lessons Learned from Hydrologic ‎Modelling of Birdtail CreekPresenter: Ameer Muhammad, Associated EngineeringAdditional Authors:...
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Speakers
MS

Martin Salaj

Aon Impact Forecasting
avatar for Phoebe Riddell

Phoebe Riddell

University of Manitoba
JV

Jan Vele

Aon Impact Forecasting

AM

Ameer Muhammad

Associated Engineering
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

2:00pm CDT

Advances in Water Science and Technology
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 23837Impacts of Green Rainwater Infrastructure on Flow Volume in SewersPresenter: Sylvie Spraakman, City of VancouverAdditional 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 ChangePresenter: Émilie...
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Speakers
avatar for Émilie Bilodeau

Émilie Bilodeau

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

Sylvie Spraakman

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

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

Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lombard/Stevenson/Sinclair Room Fairmont Winnipeg

2:00pm CDT

Advances in Water Science and Technology
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 28749Flood Hazard Modelling to Support Value-Based Comparative Coastal Development Approach in Vancouver’s False CreekPresenter: Reza Rezvani and Linda Fang, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.Additional 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Linda Fang

Linda Fang

Engineer, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.
avatar for Reza Rezvani

Reza Rezvani

Water Resources EIT, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.
MS

Matthew Schneider

Environment and Climate Change Canada
VK

Vit Kovacka

Aon Impact Forecasting
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wellington Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

2:00pm CDT

Water in a Changing Environmental Climate
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
2:00 PM - 2:20 PMAbstract ID: 27111Honoring the Spirit of Water: Integrated Water Quality Stewardship, Community Partnership, and Climate Action in the Northwest TerritoriesPresenters: 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...
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Speakers
GS

Gila Somers

Government of the Northwest Territories
JS

Joey Simoes

International Institute for Sustainable Development
CM

Cynthia McClain

University of Alberta
GR

Guylaine Ross

Government of the Northwest Territories
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

3:00pm CDT

Honouring Knowledge, Upholding Respect: A Dialogue on Creating Space and Pathways for Respectful Collaboration
Thursday June 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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...
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Thursday June 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Winnipeg Centre/East Room Fairmont Winnipeg

5:00pm CDT

CSHS Networking event
Thursday June 18, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Tipsy Cow
285 Portage Avenue
Thursday June 18, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Offsite
 
Friday, June 19
 

10:00am CDT

NASH Workshop B: Rating Curve Workshop
Friday June 19, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
2026 NASH ADCP Flow RegattaDescription: 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...
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Friday June 19, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
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CWRA 2026
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