Hello/Bonjour After over a year of work and discussion, CWRA has approved a new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, with updated Vision and Mission statements. Our Vision: CWRA envisions a future where water connects resilient landscapes and sustainable communities, and water decisions are guided by collective responsibility, strong collaboration, and diverse knowledge systems. Our Mission: We empower informed water decision-making. This process was long, but as an organization we have found it a valuable reminder of how much we all care about the work we do in water, and how important the collaboration through the CWRA network is for that work. We hope these mission and vision statements will feel resonant for you, too. Thank you for being a part of our network, and we look forward to the next 5 years of progress with you!
Après plus d’un an de travail et de discussions, l’ACRH a adopté un nouveau Plan stratégique 2026-2030, comprenant des énoncés de vision et de mission mis à jour. Notre vision : L’ACRH envisage un avenir où l’eau relie des territoires résilients et des collectivités durables, et où les décisions en matière d’eau sont guidées par une responsabilité collective, une collaboration solide et la diversité des savoirs. Notre mission : Nous favorisons une prise de décision éclairée en matière d’eau. Ce processus a été long, mais il nous a rappelé, en tant qu’organisation, à quel point nous sommes engagés envers le travail que nous accomplissons dans le domaine de l’eau, et combien la collaboration au sein du réseau de l’ACRH est essentielle à cette mission. Nous espérons que ces énoncés de vision et de mission trouveront également écho auprès de vous. Merci de faire partie de notre réseau, et nous nous réjouissons des cinq prochaines années de progrès à vos côtés. — Meg Olson, Executive Director/Directrice générale | What's on Tap? | À venir à la source | Do you have a project, technology, or study to share with 4,000 water resource professionals in our quarterly Water News magazine or bi-weekly newsletter? Interested in presenting in a national or branch webinar? Let us know! Vous avez un projet, une technologie ou une étude à partager avec 4 000 professionnels des ressources hydriques dans notre revue trimestrielle Water News ou notre infolettre bimensuelle ? Vous souhaitez présenter un webinaire national ou régional ? | CWRA Events | Événements de l’ACRH | Online | en lignes - NRCan-CWRA Webinar Series: Flood Hazard Identification & Mapping Program. Multiple Dates: February 19, March 3, March 12, and March 18.
- Série de webinaires RNCan-ACRH: Programme d’identification et de cartographie des aléas d’inondation. Plusieurs dates: 19 février, 3 mars, 12 mars, et 18 mars.
- ON Branch 2025-2026 Webinar Series: Smart Blue Roofs in Action: Advancing Urban Stormwater Management inthe Credit Valley Conservation Watershed. Speaker: Phil James. February 20, 12 pm ET.
- New! BC Branch 2026 Webinar Series: Real-Time Groundwater Level Forecasting Using Deep Learning applied in British Columbia. Speaker: Jacob Nunn. February 23, 12 pm PT.
- CWRA Indigenous Relations Committee 2026 Webinar Series: Indigenous and Western Knowledge: Working Together. Speakers: Rick McKamey and Andrew Weins. February 26, 11 am PT.
- SK Branch 2025-2026 Webinar Series: Water Security in Central Asia and its Transboundary Importance. Speaker: Russell Boals. *Rescheduled to February 27, 12 pm CST.
| In-Person | En présentiel | Job Board | Babillard d’emploi | Position: Membership Assistant Location: Remote (Canada) About: CWRA is seeking a motivated and organized Membership Assistant to support continued development of our membership base within the water resources community. This position offers a unique opportunity to help build and strengthen our national membership network through analysis, outreach, and strategic coordination. To view the full listing details, please see the Job Description here | | Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure/Tenure Track Location: Prince George, British Columbia About: The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for an Endowed Research Chair and a full-time, tenure/tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES). To view the full listing details, please see the Job Description here | | Position: Deputy Director, Asset Management Location: Calgary, Alberta About: Reporting to the Director, Capital Priorities & Business Services, you will provide strategic leadership and drive change by translating the business unit’s strategy into operational excellence and managing the complexity of the City’s infrastructure assets. You will oversee the corporate-wide asset management strategy and planning functions and manage asset performance risk across various services. To view the full listing details, please see the Job Description here
Position: Manager, Major Projects Location: Calgary, Alberta About: Reporting to the Director, Utilities Delivery, the Manager, Major Projects will deliver large, complex linear and facilities water, wastewater, or stormwater projects that protect public safety and minimize community disruption. To view the full listing details, please see the Job Description here
Position: Manager, Linear Infrastructure Delivery Location: Calgary, Alberta About: Reporting to the Deputy Director, Utilities Delivery, the Manager, Linear Infrastructure Delivery (LID) will provide strategic and leadership to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the business unit’s mandate, which includes the design, project/portfolio management, risk management, and contract management of all linear related capital infrastructure projects. To view the full listing details, please see the Job Description here
Position: Environmental Programs Strategist, Water Efficiency Location: Calgary, Alberta About: As the Environmental Programs Strategist, Water Efficiency, you will shape and lead environment programs that currently focus on Watershed Resiliency with a primary focus on water efficiency. You will support the Climate and Environment business unit outcomes and achieve organizational environmental goals to strengthen corporate and Council decision-making. To view the full listing details, please see the Job Description here | | Getting Involved with CWRA! | Impliquez-vous à l’ACRH! | Join the CWRA Technology Committee! CWRA has formed a new Technology Committee and we're looking for volunteers! If you are a current member and want to help strengthen and grow our community, our online tools, and membership technologies, and much more - consider joining today! Interested? Email manager@cwra.org with your name, branch/affiliate, and a brief statement of interest.
Impliquez-vous à l’ACRH! L’ACRH lance un tout nouveau comité sur la technologie et nous sommes à la recherche de bénévoles motivé·e·s! Si vous êtes déjà membre et que vous souhaitez contribuer à renforcer et à développer notre communauté, améliorer nos outils en ligne, nos technologies d’adhésion et bien plus encore, c’est le moment idéal pour vous impliquer! Intéressé·e? Envoyez un courriel à manager@cwra.org avec votre nom, votre section/affilié·e et une courte déclaration d’intérêt. | | News You Can Use | Infos utiles | ICWMM | February 25 – 27, 2026 Registration for the International Conference on Water Management Modeling (ICWMM) 2026 is open. This event, taking place February 25–27, 2026 in Toronto, ON, brings together water management professionals and researchers to explore advances in stormwater, watershed, wastewater, and distribution system modeling. Attendees can choose standard conference registration or add pre-conference workshops on PCSWMM and EPA SWMM5 for hands-on training. Grab your spot today (Late registration fee kicks in February 14) | Watershed Hydrology Lab - Status and Trends in Canadian Waters The Status and Trends in Canadian Waters Initiative is developing methods and visualization tools to help practitioners report on the status and trends of Canadian waters. This survey aims to identify the most relevant water resource themes for decision makers and explore how best to share this information to connect scientists, practitioners, and the public. Fill out the survey today! | Consultation on the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy The Sustainable Development Office at Environment and Climate Change Canada is conducting a 120-day public consultation on the draft 2026-2029 Federal Development Strategy. They welcome comments from all people and organizations across Canada. The consultation period closes on May 12, 2026. You can participate by:
Consultations sur la Stratégie fédérale de développement durable Le Bureau du développement durable d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada mène actuellement une consultation publique de 120 jours sur l’ébauche de la Stratégie fédérale de développement durable 2026-2029. Les commentaires de l’ensemble des personnes et des organisations partout au Canada sont les bienvenus. La période de consultation se termine le 12 mai 2026. Vous pouvez participer en : | ClimateWest 2026 Forum | May 12-13, 2026 Save the date! The annual ClimateWest Forum is set to take place on May 12 & 13, 2026 at The Leaf in Winnipeg and online. Attendees can expect interactive sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibitor space, and optional tours designed to deepen your understanding of climate adaptation and resilience. For more information and to be notified when registrations open, visit ClimateWest's website. | | 8th Conference on Natural Channel Systems June 8 - 10, 2026 McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario This year’s theme, “Resilient River Corridors: Navigating Challenges, Opportunities and Change,” will look back at what factors have affected and changed our river corridors since the conference was first held 30 years ago and the importance of addressing the entire river corridor in our watercourse management practices. For more information visit naturalchannels.ca | | 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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