Feature Stories

CWN seeks a Manager of Strategic Communications and Programs

Development & delivery of CWN’s core communications, marketing, knowledge mobilization and training
Application deadline: March 2, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. EST

CWN seeks two program coordinators

Municipal Water Consortium program coordinator • Resource Development in Watersheds program coordinator
Application deadline Friday, February 24, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. EST for both positions

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

September 23–26, 2012 • Banff Conference Centre, Banff, Alberta • Abstracts due March 30, 2012

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

Watershed researchers receive $2.1 million from CWN

Funds used to launch innovative end user-led environmental monitoring programs
A shift from a researcher-driven push to end user-articulated pull for tangible project impacts

The Blue Economy Initiative website is live!

The Blue Economy Initiative aims to shed light on the connection between water and our economy.
First report released: Major new study of the contribution of water to the Canadian economy

Students and young professionals photo/video contest winners

Photo and video winners announced!
CWN thanks everyone who participated in our first-ever students and young professionals photo/video contest.

Serendipitous CWN arsenic study helps local community

Profiled — Dr. William Cullen, a CWN researcher who was born to study the elements

Regional watershed groups selected as inaugural nodes within Canadian Watershed Research Consortium

Through its Canadian Watershed Research Consortium, CWN has taken end-user engagement a step further.

Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, CWN and RBC Blue Water Project team up for Blue Economy Initiative

Informing Canadians and decision-makers about the economic benefits of protecting Canada’s fresh water.