Tag: Canadian Water Network
Richer Data Can Help Improve Flood Hazard Maps: Study
Richer data can help improve the accuracy of flood hazard maps that are used by governments, insurers, and investors to determine the flood risk,...
Water Priorities for the Federal Election
Record investments in water infrastructure across the country have put a dent in the needs for new and rehabilitated assets, but there is still...
Paving the Way for Innovation at Blue Cities
Many municipalities, companies, and organizations have specific drivers for adopting innovation. These stakeholders also typically face barriers when adopting innovative solutions.
A session that took...
Municipal Water Pricing Report Highlights Challenges, Opportunities
A new report by Canadian Water Network (CWN) highlights the mounting financial pressures facing Canadian water utilities. Balancing the Books: Financial Sustainability for Canadian...
Drinking Water Expert Inducted as a Member of the Alberta Order...
Professional engineer and water scientist Steve Hrudey was recently inducted as a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.
Steve is an internationally renowned researcher, educator, author,...
Canadian Water Network to Study Wastewater Contaminants in Canada
As the list of chemicals we generate as a society grows and expands, many find their way into wastewater and natural ecosystems. Some of...
COSIA Director Joins Wilfrid Laurier Water Initiative
Kelly Munkittrick has been named Wilfrid Laurier’s executive director of cold regions and water initiatives, a newly created position within the university.
A former director of monitoring with...
Hydraulic Fracturing Report Moves Research Agenda Forward in Canada
A new report released today seeks to aid provincial and federal governments in determining the best areas in which to advance studies related to...
Ontario Named an International Water Industry Leader
According to WaterTAP Ontario, Canada’s most populous province has awarded more water industry patents in the past 30 years than any other comparable government...
Canadian Water Network Invests in Research to Integrate Traditional and Western...
The Canadian Water Network (CWN) is investing nearly $200,000 in a research project aimed at addressing the disproportionate burden First Nations communities in Canada...
