Hello/Bonjour The deadline to apply for our Fall 2026 National Mentoring Program is this Sunday, October 4th! Join us as a mentor or mentee - find out more information about the program here. We observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this past Wednesday. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has recordings of their Lunch and Learn webinars for viewers online here. La date limite pour poser votre candidature à notre Programme national de mentorat de l'automne 2026 est ce dimanche 4 octobre! Joignez-vous à nous à titre de mentor ou de mentoré. Pour en savoir plus sur le programme, cliquez ici. Nous avons souligné la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation mercredi dernier. Les enregistrements des dîners-causeries en format webinaire du Centre national pour la vérité et réconciliation sont accessibles en ligne ici. — Meg Olson, Executive Director/Directrice générale | What's on Tap? | À venir à la source | CWRA Events | Événements de l’ACRH | In-Person | En présentiel - Environmental Flows Conference: siwłkʷ WATER FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY. October 7-9, Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia.
- NEW! ATL Branch: Halifax Trivia & Networking Night. October 29, The Oxford Taproom, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- BC Branch: HEC-RAS 2D Modelling Workshop. Trainer: Gaven Tang. October 29-30, Metrotower I, Burnaby, British Columbia.
- CSHS: Kananaskis Short Course on Principles of Hydrology: October 31-November 10, Barrier Lake Field Station, Kananaskis Valley, Alberta.
- Save the Date! CWRA-IAH 2027 National Conference: One Water, Many Paths: Becoming Better Water Allies. June 6-10, 2027, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
| Job Board | Babillard d’emploi | Position: Planning Engineer, River Engineering Location: Calgary, AB About: As an experienced water resources or river engineer, you will apply and further develop your skills by leading and participating in a variety of projects supporting river flood resilience, asset management, infrastructure and development review and regulatory compliance and emergency response. View the full listing here: City of Calgary Careers | | News You Can Use | Infos utiles | Community Engagement Guidelines for Flood Mapping Natural Resources Canada is pleased to announce that the newest document in Federal Flood Mapping Guidelines Series has been published. The Community Engagement Guidelines for Flood Mapping provide practical tips to help guide the development and implementation of a community engagement plan for flood mapping. Guide d’orientation sur la mobilisation communautaire pour la cartographie des zones inondables Ressources naturelles Canada est heureux d’annoncer que le plus récent document de la série de guides d'orientation fédéraux sur la cartographie des zones inondables a été publié. Le Guide d’orientation sur la mobilisation communautaire pour la cartographie des zones inondables fournit des conseils pratiques pour aider à orienter l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre d’un plan de mobilisation communautaire pour la cartographie des zones inondables. | Upcoming Webinar Sessions from the Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative Prochains webinaires de l'Initiative relative à l'écosystème d'eau douce du lac Winnipeg | 2027 Water | Earth | Innovation Conference Dates: February 2-5, 2027 The conference brings together professionals, industry leaders, municipalities, and stakeholders to explore innovative solutions, emerging trends, and best practices related to water, earth, and environmental stewardship. More details here | | The 3rd Edition of the Environmental Flows Conference is returning to Kelowna — and it's shaping up to be the best one yet. Seats and sponsorship packages are filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation on sustainable environmental flows, in one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. Hosted by the Okanagan Nation Alliance, the Okanagan Basin Water Board, and the Canadian Water Resources Association, the 2026 Environmental Flows Conference brings together researchers, water managers, and Indigenous knowledge holders from across Canada and around the world to advance the science, policy, and practice of environmental flows. When and Where: Kelowna, BC | October 7–9, 2026 Register now Sponsor the conference | | The 120-day public consultation period on the draft 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) concluded on May 12, 2026. The Sustainable Development Office at Environment and Climate Change Canada would like to thank all individuals and organizations who took the time to participate by completing the online questionnaire, submitting comments by email, or joining our engagement activities. Please read the “What We Heard Report” here which summarizes the engagement and key themes received throughout the consultation period. La période de consultation publique de 120 jours sur la version préliminaire de la Stratégie fédérale de développement durable (SFDD) 2026-2029 s’est terminée le 12 mai 2026. Le Bureau du développement durable d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada tient à remercier toutes les personnes et organisations qui ont pris le temps de participer en remplissant le questionnaire en ligne, en soumettant des commentaires par courriel ou en prenant part à nos activités de mobilisation. Veuillez consulter ici le rapport « Ce que nous avons entendu », qui résume les activités de mobilisation ainsi que les principaux thèmes soulevés au cours de la période de consultation. | This newsletter is being sent to you from the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, which is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. It is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Cette infolettre vous est envoyée depuis la rive nord-ouest du lac Ontario, qui est le territoire traditionnel de nombreuses nations, notamment les Mississaugas de Credit, les Anishnabeg, les Chippewa, les Haudenosaunee et les Wendat. Ce territoire est aujourd’hui habité par de nombreux peuples autochtones, dont des membres des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis. | | | | |