10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 57 Infrastructure Renewal – Isintok Dam Case Example Presenter: Dwayne Meredith, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. Additional Authors: Jeremy Storvold P.Eng., District of Summerland
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 204 A Systemized Approach for Stormwater Outfall Condition Assessment and Evaluation Presenter: Duncan McTaggart, Stantec Consulting Ltd Additional Authors: Duncan McTaggart, Stantec Consulting Ltd 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 252 Upgrading Shingle Creek Infrastructure for the Penticton Indian Band Presenter: Jason Yang, Tetra Tech Canada Inc. Additional Authors: Josh Weidner, Tetra Tech Canada Inc.; Spencer Pakulak, Tetra Tech Canada Inc.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 256 FHIMP Special Session Introduction and High-level Program Update (NRCan)" Presenter: Maxim Fortin, Natural Resources Canada Additional Authors: Brian Perry, Natural Resources Canada
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 6 Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP): Research Update Presenter: François Nzokou Tanekou, ECCC
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 185 Identifying and Mapping Flood Hazard in Canada: How Local, Regional and Global Scales Come Into Play Presenter: Maxim Fortin, Natural Resources Canada 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 206 Part 1 – Technical Overview of An Update on Federally Identified Flood Risk Areas (FIFRA) Presenter: Julie Van de Valk, Public Safety Canada Additional Authors: Jamie Gesualdo, Public Safety Canada; Karl Chastko, Public Safety Canada; Robin Bourke, Public Safety Canada; Sarah Hayes, Public Safety Canada; Jennifer Pellerin, Public Safety Canada; Mike Ballard, Public Safety Canada; Jamie Sandison, Public Safety Canada; Ayushi Gaur, Public Safety Canada;
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Abstract ID: 202 Evolving Patterns of Hydro-Climatic Extremes Over Large Domains Presenter: Gaby Gründemann, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Ruud van der Ent, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands; Nick van de Giesen, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands; Lukas Brunner, University of Hamburg, Germany, New Mexico Tech, USA
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Abstract ID: 226 An Impacts-based IDF-AR Storm Rating Scale for a Warming Climate Presenter: Melinda M. Brugman, Retired from Environment and Climate Change Canada
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Abstract ID: 83 Interpolating Extreme Precipitation Characteristics for IDF Curve Construction in Canada Presenter: Jonathan Jalbert, Polytechnique Montréal Additional Authors: Luc Perreault, Institut de recherche d'Hydro-Québec
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 111 Flood Frequency Analysis in North America is Affected by Shifting Cold Regions Streamflow Regimes Presenter: Paul Whitfield, Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan Additional Authors: Don Burn, University of Waterloo
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Abstract ID: 118 Advanced bias correction of hydroclimate extremes through nonstationary and ordinary-event-based approaches Presenter: Cuauhtémoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagún, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Jianxun He, University of Calgary; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 124 Short-range Hydrological Ensemble Forecasting Using Long Short-term Memory Networks with Data Integration of Streamflow and Snow Observations Presenter: Yegane Khoshkalam, Institute national de la recherche scientifique - Eau Terre Environnement (INRS-ETE) Additional Authors: Alain N. Rousseau, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique - Eau Terre Environnement (INRS-ETE), Québec City, QC, Canada; Farshid Rahmani, Pennsylvania State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University Park, PA, United States; Chaopeng Shen, Pennsylvania State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University Park, PA, United States; Kian Abbasnezhadi, Canadian Centre for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction, Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dorval, QC.
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 194 Can We Model Every Snowflake? Scaling Challenges in Hydrologic Modelling Presenter: Sarah Grass, Hyaltus Inc. Additional Authors: Peter John, Thompson, GeoProcess Research Associates Inc.; Michael, Takeda, GeoProcess Research Associates Inc. 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 48 Developing a Fully Distributed Watershed Model for Evaluating Water Quality Benefits of Agricultural Beneficial Management Practices Presenter: Tegan Holmes, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Yongbo Liu, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Hui Shao, Esri Canada Limited; Zhiqiang Yu, DHI Canada
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 99 Isotopes for Everyone: Development of a Model Agnostic Isotope Tracer Simulator Presenter: Tegan Holmes Additional Authors: Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 147 Hydrological and Water Temperature Shifts in Atlantic Salmon Rivers in Northeastern America (1979-2100): Predicting Riverine Heatwaves Frequency Using Climate Variability and Climate Change Information Presenter: Ilias Hani, INRS Additional Authors: lias Hani, INRS; Andre St-Hilaire, INRS; Taha B.M.J Ouarda, INRS, Canada Research Chair in Statistical Hydro‑Climatology. 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 112 Enhancing Watershed Resilience: Efficient Use of Existing Water Storage in Deadman River Presenter: Stefan Gronsdahl, SLR Consulting Additional Authors: Shayne Kuchma, R.P.Bio, P.Ag., Science and Technical Program Lead, Secwépemc Fisheries Commission
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 126 Okanagan Hydrometric Information Network Evolution Presenter: Zhaozhi (George) Wang, Okanagan Nation Alliance Additional Authors: Nelson Jatel, Okanagan Basin Water Board
Okanagan Hydrometric Information Network Evolution, Okanagan Nation Alliance
The Okanagan Hydrometric Information Network has evolved to meet the region’s growing water management needs. In the 1980s, the National Hydrological Service operated 156 stations in the Okanagan, but this declined to 25 by 2007. OBWB later provided project funding to expand the... Read More →
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Abstract ID: 77 Cache Creek 2023: Did all this Flood Planning Help Presenter: Jonathan Welke, TRUE Consulting Additional Authors: Predrag Prodanovic, Ph.D., P.Eng., TRUE Consulting
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Abstract ID: 161 The Development of a Simulation-Optimisation Framework to Optimise the Configuration of a System of Small Dams Using a Simplified Conceptual Inundation Model Presenter: Phoebe Riddell, University of Manitoba Additional Authors: Masoud Asadzadeh, University of Manitoba; Scott Pokorny, Strategic Systems Engineering,; Andrew Murray, Strategic Systems Engineering; Henry Venema, Strategic Systems Engineering 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Abstract ID: 238 City of Courtenay Flood Management Plan Presenters: Tamsin Lyle, Ebbwater Consulting Inc. and Jeannienne Tazzioli, City of Courtenay Additional Authors: Robert Larson, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.; Silja Hund, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.; Erica Crawford, HeronBridge Consulting; Nikoletta Stamatatou, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Abstract ID: 104 YVR Stormwater Risk Assessment: Lowland Drainage Challenges for a Critical Transportation Service Presenter: Jeffrey Marvin, Kerr Wood Leidal Additional Authors: James Blake, Vancouver Airport Authority
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Abstract ID: 18 FIFRA - Context and Implementation of the Federally Identified Flood Risk Areas (PSC) Presenter: Jamie Gesualdo, Public Safety Canada
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Abstract ID: 49 Climate Impacts in Floodplain Mapping: Case Studies in the FHIMP Presenter: Joel Trubilowicz, Environment and Climate Change Canada Additional Authors: Katryna Slimmon, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Mouna Doghri, Environment and Climate Change Canada
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Abstract ID: 4 Towards Developing a Canada-Wide Peak Flow Atlas Presenter: Oluwaseun Oyebode, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Additional Authors: Apurba Das, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC); Ardalan Tootchifatidehi, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC); Christie Cho, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC); Anna Howes, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC); Joel Trubilowicz, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Abstract ID: 130 Development of Technical Recommendations and Guidelines for Regional-Scale Flood Hazard Modelling and Mapping in Canada Presenter: Andrew Weiss, KGS Group Additional Authors: Méven Robin Huiban, DHI Water & Environment, Inc.; Maxim Fortin, Natural Resources Canada
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Abstract ID: 176 A Thousand Years of Hydrological Drought Variability: Implications for the Prediction of Hydro-Climatic Extremes Presenter: Dave Sauchyn, Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative, University of Regina Additional Authors: Mohammad Zare, Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative, University of Regina; Dave Meko, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, University of Arizona
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Abstract ID: 140 Snow Drought Classification in Southern Alberta Presenter: Nadie Rupasinghe, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Abstract ID: 141 Comparative Analysis of Drought Indices for Effective Drought Characterization in Southern Alberta Presenter: Sharad Aryal, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Quazi Hassan, University of Calgary; Hatef Dastour, University of Calgary
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Abstract ID: 232 A Systematic Approach for Selecting Drought Indices and Timescales: A Case Study Presenter: Aruna Kumar Nayak, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Jianxun He, University of Calgary; Brandi Newton, Alberta Environment and Protected Area/ University of Calgary; Cathy Ryan, University of Calgary; Jean Birks, Alberta Environment and Protected Area/ University of Calgary; Nadine Taube, Alberta Environment and Protected Area
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Abstract ID: 188 Agnostic Strategy for Hydrological Model Calibration: A Case Study Using MESH Model Presenter: Rodolfo Alvarado Montero, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Hongli Liu, University of Alberta; Mohamed Ismael Ahmed, University of Calgary; Cyril Thébault, University of Calgary; Darri Eythorsson, University of Calgary; Camille Gautier, University of Calgary; Martyn Clark, University of Calgary; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary;
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Abstract ID: 243 Long-lead Forecasts of Summer Streamflow Drought in British Columbia Presenter: Sacha Ruzzante, University of Victoria Additional Authors: Tom Gleeson, University of Victoria 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Abstract ID: 150 On Advancing Integrated Modelling of Hydrologic and Human Systems Presenter: Saman Razavi, University of Saskatchewan Additional Authors: Corwyn Shomachuk, University of Saskatchewan; James Craig, University of Waterloo
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Abstract ID: 246 Ontario Hydrological Modelling Assessment Project: Contrasting Alternative Streamflow Simulation Models Presenter: Bryan A. Tolson, University of Waterloo Additional Authors: Hongren Shen, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, University of Waterloo; Bryan A. Tolson, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, University of Waterloo; Ming Han, Ontario Power Generation & Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, University of Waterloo; Menaka Revel, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, University of Waterloo; James R. Craig, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, University of Waterloo; Robert Metcalfe, Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program, Trent University and Aquatic Research and Monitoring Section, Ministry of Natural Resources; Madeline G. Tucker, Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, University of Waterloo
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Abstract ID: 198 Developing Manomin (Wild Rice) Restoration Strategies that Reflect Anishinaabe and Western Knowledge Systems Presenter: Samantha Mehltretter, State University of New York at Buffalo Additional Authors: Andrea Bradford, University of Guelph; Brittany Luby, University of Guelph 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Abstract ID: 251 Implementation of Image Velocimetry Technique Alongside Channel Assessment at Lower Adams River Presenter: Jason Yang, Tetra Tech Canada Inc. Additional Authors: David Moschini, Tetra Tech Canada Inc.
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Abstract ID: 237 Exploring Hydrologic Extremes in the Nicola River Watershed: Weaving Science and Traditional Knowledge Together Presenter: Reza Rezvani, Ebbwater Consulting Additional Authors: Tamsin Lyle, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.; Nikoletta Stamatatou, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.; Yinlue Wang, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID: 55 Assessing the Adequacy of Traditional Hydrological Models for Climate Change Impact Studies: A Case for Long-Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Neural Networks Presenter: Jean-Luc Martel,Hydrology, Climate and Climate Change (HC3) laboratory, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Additional Authors: François Brissette, HC3 laboratory, ÉTS; Richard Arsenault, HC3 laboratory, ÉTS; Richard Turcotte, Direction principale de l’expertise hydrique (DPEH), Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP); Mariana Castañeda-Gonzalez, HC3 laboratory, ÉTS; William Armstrong, HC3 laboratory, ÉTS; Edouard Mailhot, DPEH, MELCCFP; Jasmine Pelletier-Dumont, DPEH, MELCCFP; Gabriel Rondeau-Genesse, Ouranos; Louis-Philippe Caron, Ouranos
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: 115 Preparing for the Worst: A Simple Screening Method to Predict Wildfire Impacts on Flooding Presenter: Jonathan Romero, University of Waterloo Additional Authors: James R. Craig, Bryan A. Tolson, Parisa Aberi, Simon G. M. Lin, Mahkameh Taheri, and Rezgar Arabzadeh University of Waterloo, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Waterloo, ON, Canada 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 213 Simulating Complex Water Resources Operations with the Raven Hydrological Modelling Framework Presenter: James Craig, University of Waterloo Additional Authors: Matt Chernos, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants, Ltd.; Robert Chlumksy, Heron Hydrologic, Ltd.; Ryan MacDonald, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants, Ltd.; Bryan Tolson, University of Waterloo;
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Abstract ID: 187 Enhancing Hydraulic Modelling in Kamloops Using SWOT-Derived Water Surface Elevation Data Presenter: Marc Olivier Trottier, BGC Engineering
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID: 63 An Innovative Approach to Predicting Conflicts between Transboundary States over the Sharing of Fresh Water Resources Presenter: John Perdikaris, Innovative Defensive Options Inc.
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: 125 Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Orders of Approval: Challenges and Opportunities for IJC Boards of Control Presenter: Martin Suchy, Environment and Climate Change Canada - National Hydrological Services Additional Authors: Anna Warwick Sears, Okanagan Basin Water Board & IOLBC; David Hutchinson, Environmental and Climate Change Canada & IOLBC; Joel Trubilowicz, Environmental and Climate Change Canada & IKLBC 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 164 The International Red River Watershed Board – Bridging Diverse Knowledge Systems and Enabling Respectful Indigenous Inclusion in Transboundary Cooperation on Water Presenter: Ute Holweger, Canada Water Agency and Melissa Hotain, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Additional Authors: April Walker, US Co-chair, Indigenous Collaboration Task Team, International Red River Watershed Board
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Abstract ID: 122 Modelling Climate Change Impacts on a Regulated Transboundary Lake Presenter: Genevieve Brown, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID: 92 Advancing Collaborative, Data-Driven Water Stewardship on the Canadian Prairies Presenter: Thomas Saleh, IISD Experimental Lakes Area Additional Authors: Elena Milito, IISD Experimental Lakes Area; Joey Simoes, International Institute for Sustainable Development
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: 245 Irrigation Sustainability in a Changing Climate: CMIP6 SSP-Based Projections and Adaptation Strategies Presenter: Naresh Kumar Arumugagounder Thangaraju, McGill University Additional Authors: Chandra Madramootoo, McGill University 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 210 Advances in Data Driven Irrigation Management Presenter: Willemijn Appels, Lethbridge Polytechnic Additional Authors: Mohamed Naouri, Lethbridge Polytechnic / Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Michael Kehoe, Lethbridge Polytechnic
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Abstract ID: 152 Automated salinity monitoring to support irrigation in the Delta Region of British Columbia Presenter: Andrew Nadler, Peak HydroMet Solutions Inc.
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID: 67 Assessing the Adequacy of Standard Freeboards for Flood Construction Levels in the Face of Climate Change: A Study in Merritt, BC Presenter: Kenneth Lockwood, BGC Engineering Additional Authors: Kenneth Lockwood, BGC Engineering Inc.
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: 196 FHIMP 2023-2024: A Consultant’s View of Navigating the Federal Flood Hazard Mapping Projects – FHIMP Round 1 Presenter: Gabriel Dubé, Aquafor Beech Limited Additional Authors: Rob Amos, Aquafor Beech Limited 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 137 Design Flood Estimation in Canada: A Review of Practices, Challenges, and the Need for Guidelines Presenter: Cuauhtémoc Tonatiuh Vidrio-Sahagún, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Jianxun He, University of Calgary; Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary; Melissa Hairabedian, BGC Engineering and University of Calgary
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Abstract ID: 81 A Systematic Framework for Assessing Compound Flooding Risks in Coastal Regions Presenter: Xander Wang, Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, UPEI
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID: 207 Spatial Stream Network (SSN) Applications with the BC Freshwater Atlas and the National Hydro Network Presenter: Matthew Bayly, M.J. Bayly Analytics Ltd. Additional Authors: Matthew Bayly, M.J. Bayly Analytics Ltd. 3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: 94 StormBase: an R Package to Objectively Identify and Analyze Runoff Events Presenter: Hamed Sharif, UBC EOAS and Robertson GeoConsultants Inc. Additional Authors: Ali Ameli, University of British Columbia Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
StreamStats BC Web Application for Watershed Summaries, M.J. Bayly Analytics Ltd.
StreamStats BC is a new province-wide application for British Columbia that enables users to rapidly produce high resolution watershed summaries upstream from a point of interest. StreamStats BC was inspired from the USGS StreamStats tool and related point and click map-based watershed... Read More →
Join the CWRA BC Students and Young Professionals for an evening of speed networking at Neighbourhood Brewing! Connect with fellow professionals over great food, beverages, and casual conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned or young professional, this is the perfect way to share industry insights, discuss water and resiliency, and build meaningful connections!
Monday May 26, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT Neighbourhood Brewing187 Westminster Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 1J7
