Hello/Bonjour We are excited to introduce you to our new Manager, Operations, Blessing Owamah. She started her new role last week, and we're already feeling the positive impact! We asked her what she was looking forward to about working with CWRA (see her response below!) Say hello and welcome if you get a chance. Our Summer 2026 Issue of Water News is now available online! Some exciting articles to note: Take a look and share your favorite articles with your network!
Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter notre nouvelle gestionnaire des opérations, Blessing Owamah. Elle est entrée en fonction la semaine dernière et nous constatons déjà les effets positifs de son arrivée au sein de l’équipe ! Nous lui avons demandé ce qu’elle avait le plus hâte de découvrir dans son travail avec l’ACRH (découvrez sa réponse ci-dessous) ! N’hésitez pas à lui dire bonjour et à lui souhaiter la bienvenue si vous en avez l’occasion. Notre numéro d’été 2026 de Water News est maintenant disponible en ligne ! Voici quelques articles à ne pas manquer : Jetez-y un coup d’œil et partagez vos articles préférés avec votre réseau ! — Meg Olson, Executive Director/Directrice générale | What's on Tap? | À venir à la source | Upcoming Procurement Opportunity – Fall 2026 Identification of Remediation Options for Mercury Contamination in the English and Wabigoon Rivers System and Development of a Long-Term Monitoring Plan The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) will be posting a procurement opportunity on the Ontario Tenders Portal in Fall 2026 seeking a qualified vendor to support the identification of remediation options for historical mercury contamination in the English and Wabigoon Rivers system and to develop a long-term monitoring plan. The successful vendor will review existing studies, identify data gaps, develop technically feasible remediation options, and conduct or oversee additional field work, as necessary. The work will also include engagement with First Nations communities and other key stakeholders and the development of a long-term monitoring plan to track mercury, methylmercury, and other key indicators in water, fish, and sediment. The project area extends approximately 260 kilometres from Dryden, Ontario, to the Ontario–Manitoba border. Engineering firms with expertise in sediment remediation, mercury contamination assessment, aquatic ecosystems, Indigenous engagement, and long-term environmental monitoring are encouraged to watch for the posting on the Ontario Tenders Portal in Fall 2026. Learn more at ontario.ca/tenders | Paid for by the Government of Ontario
| CWRA Events | Événements de l’ACRH | In-Person | En présentiel - Environmental Flows Conference: siwłkʷ WATER FOR ALL – OUR RESPONSIBILITY. October 7-9, 2026, Kelowna, British Columbia.
- New! BC Branch: HEC-RAS 2D Modelling Workshop. October 29-30, 2026, Burnaby, British Columbia.
- CSHS: Kananaskis Short Course on Principles of Hydrology: October 31-November 10, 2026, 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: Irrigation Management Engineer Location: Lethbridge County, AB About: Help shape the future of Alberta’s water resources. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is seeking an Irrigation Management Engineer to lead innovative infrastructure projects that support sustainable water management and irrigated agriculture. In this role, you will oversee engineering assessments, construction monitoring, and project evaluations while providing technical expertise to government and industry partners. Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to improving water conservation, efficiency, and productivity across Alberta’s irrigation sector. View the full listing here: City of Alberta Careers | | News You Can Use | Infos utiles | Welcome, Blessing! Meg: What are you looking forward to about working with the CWRA? Blessing: As an environmental and sustainability professional, I’ve seen how bringing different groups and perspectives together can be a powerful way to move shared goals forward. Water is such a fundamental part of our environment, communities, economy, and everyday lives, so I’m excited to support CWRA’s work and help strengthen the connections and collaboration needed to advance meaningful goals for water in Canada. I’m really looking forward to learning, contributing, and working alongside the CWRA community. | | 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. | | | | |
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