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Climate change, freshwater management, and the role of science

[ March 13, 2012; 8:30 am to 11:30 am. ]
March 13, 2012
Reception: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT–
Panel discussion: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT

Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto

Climate change, freshwater management, and the role of science will examine the impacts of climate change on Canada’s freshwater resources. Panelists [...]

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

Audrey Maheu, PhD candidate, Institut national de la recherche scientifique

In 2012 I started a PhD in water sciences at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique in Québec City.
My research focuses on water temperature in rivers.

Now available: Proceedings from K* panel at 2011 Canadian Science Policy Conference

The Role of K* in Strengthening Science–Policy Integration, an enlightening panel discussion on the second day of the 2011 Canadian Science Policy Conference, examined the emerging field of K* as an increasingly recognized spectrum of approaches that can significantly contribute to strengthened science–policy integration.
K* or Kstar — a coined term used to capture the universe [...]

Canada Research Chair – Tier II, Water Technologies

Dalhousie University‘s Departments of Civil and Resource Engineering and Process Engineering and Applied Science are inviting applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in the area of water technologies.
Appointment to a faculty position will be conditional on the selected candidates being awarded a Canada Research Chair. The appointment will be made at the rank [...]

Ontario-China Research and Innovation Fund 2012

The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation is preparing to launch the second call for proposals under the Ontario-China Research and Innovation Fund.
The call expected to launch in the near future, so you are encouraged to start developing your proposal now.
Ontario-China Research and Innovation Fund supports alliances between research organizations and innovative companies [...]

Barry’s drinking water and wastewater treatment plant tour

Have you wondered how your drinking and wastewater are treated? Follow Barry on his excellent adventure through the Region of Peel‘s state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment plants.
Barry’s excellent adventure from Lake Ontario to the drinking water treatment plant to your tap

Barry’s excellent adventure down the drain to the wastewater treatment plant back to Lake Ontario

Second Atlantic Canada Water Symposium

The Ecology Action Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College invite you to attend the 2nd Atlantic Canada Water Symposium from March 22 to 24, 2012, in association with World Water Day and Canada Water Week.
Symposium highlights include —

Public lecture in Halifax on water and food security
Workshop [...]

Restoring the Lifeblood Workshop: Summary report and next steps

On October 5 and 6, 2011, the Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network co-hosted a two-day workshop titled Restoring the Life Blood: Water, First Nations and Opportunities for Change, at which participants heard from Aboriginal leaders from across Canada working to affect change in their communities.
As a [...]

Draft National Research Agenda for Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids

Influence Canada’s wastewater and biosolids research agenda
Comment by 5 p.m. on February 21, 2012.