Feature Stories

Connecting Water Resources 2013: Changing the Water Paradigm

SAVE THE DATE — Held in the nation’s capital from March 18 to 21, Connecting Water Resources: Changing the Water Paradigm will be the international water event of 2013.

POLIS webinar: Cross-Canada checkup — A Canadian perspective on our water future

Webinar 5 — A Canadian perspective on our water future, with Jesse Baltutis and Bob Sandford
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. EDT

Lead a Horse to Water Leadership Workshop

Are you a student or young professional interested in honing your communication and leadership skills? Are you looking for a fun, challenging and goal-setting opportunity? Then this workshop is for you!

Membrane filtration technology: Fundamentals, design and applications

Learn about the design and operation of membrane systems, and discuss developments in membrane technologies and their applications for water treatment.

Assessing pathogen fate, transport and risk in natural and engineered water treatment

Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta • Abstracts deadline extended to April 20, 2012 • Registration open

New research team joins CWN’s Source Source Waters Consortium

Canada’s source waters to become more secure thanks to $1.8 million CWN investment
Funds matched by project partners, launching Secure Source Waters Consortium

Two new research teams join CWN’s Canadian Municipal Water Consortium

Funds invested in innovative municipal water research projects within Canadian Municipal Water Consortium
CWN funds matched more than 2:1 by partners within four new projects

CWN partnership with Genome BC, Genome Canada for better water and better health

CWN researchers awarded $3.2 million to fundamentally change how our source waters are tested

Richard Peltier awarded prestigious Herzberg Gold Medal, top science and engineering prize

Herzberg Gold Medal widely considered the most prestigious award a natural scientist or engineer can win

Canada renews investment in water research: CWN receives $15 million

CWN to focus efforts on end user–led research consortia to create communities of practice that solve critical water management issues affecting Canadians