8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Abstract ID: 240 Operation of the Churchill River Flood Forecasting System and Observed Trends Presenter: Daniel Humber, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Abstract ID: 73 Complexities in Large-Scale, High-Resolution Flood Plain Mapping: Fraser, Nechako, Salmon and Chilako Rivers Flood Mapping Study Presenters: Chloe Sirges and Andromeda MacIsaac, Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Abstract ID: 7 Subtractive flow: a novel approach to non-concurrent flood modelling in 2D Presenter: Richard Cunningham, WSP Canada Inc. Additional Authors: Dr. Wolf Ploeger, WSP Canada Inc.
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Abstract ID: 134 Predicting Flow Capture in Permeable Pavements: A Machine Learning Approach to LID Material Performance Presenter: Ahmed Abdelaal, McMaster University Additional Authors: Sonia Hassini, McMaster University
8:50 AM - 9:10 AM Abstract ID: 10 Still Creek Rainwater Management Enhancements - Reconnecting Landscapes Presenter: Bill Trenouth, AECOM Canada Ltd. Additional Authors: Julie McManus, City of Vancouver
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Abstract ID: 165 Effectiveness of LIDs on Urban Creek Flow Regimes within a Cold Climate Context: A Case Study on the Whitemud Creek Watershed, Edmonton, Alberta Presenter: Julian-Marie Jones, University of Alberta Additional Authors: Brian Smerdon, University of Alberta; Monireh Faramarzi, University of Alberta;
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Abstract ID: 105 Optimization of Low Impact Development Approaches in a Sustainable Muti-Criteria Analysis to Develop a Better Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change in Urban Areas Presenter: Melanie McGrory, École de technologie supérieure Additional Authors: Melanie McGrory, École de technologie supérieure ; Jean-Luc Martel, École de technologie supérieure
My name is Ahmed Abdelaal, and I’m a Ph.D candidate in the Civil Engineering Department at McMaster University. I have over 7 years of experience working on major stormwater and flood protection projects across the Middle East. I was fortunate to lead important projects at a young... Read More →
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Abstract ID: 60 Forecasting Future Trends in Drinking Water Quality: A Focus on Ontario Municipal Water Supply Systems Presenter: Mason Marchildon, Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Program Additional Authors: Hailey Ashworth, Credit Valley Conservation; Kata Bavrlic, Credit Valley Conservation; Behnam Doulatyari, Credit Valley Conservation; Mason Marchildon, Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Program
8:50 AM - 9:10 AM Abstract ID: 93 State of the Bow River Watershed: A Collaborative Approach to Water Quality Reporting Presenter: Mike Murray, Bow River Basin Council Additional Authors: Klas Ohman, Associated Engineering; Cathy Ryan, University of Calgary; Lauren Thompson; Hatfield Consultants
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Abstract ID: 15 A Climate Indicator Dashboard for Communicating Climate Change in the Okanagan Valley Presenter: Sandra Schira, Okanagan Basin Water Board
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Abstract ID: 183 Status and Trends in Canadian Waters Presenter: Robert Metcalfe, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Additional Authors: Paul Whitfield, University of Saskatchewan Centre for Hydrology
Water Sciences Specialist, Okanagan Basin Water Board
Sandra is responsible for water and climate trends research for the Okanagan Basin Water Board, including data analysis, writing and presenting technical reports, and developing and implementing projects to help tackle these issues. She developed and maintains the OBWB’s Climate... Read More →
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Abstract ID: 145 The Prairie Provinces Water Board Apportionment of Transboundary Waters (Qu’Appelle River) Presenter: Jim Friesen, Canada Water Agency Additional Authors: Patrick Cherneski, CWA and Ali Khan, CWA
8:50 AM - 9:10 AM Abstract ID: 254 Developing Collaborative Approaches for Transboundary Water Governance Presenter: Ian Rogalski, Canada Water Agency
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Abstract ID: 50 Centralized Coordination in Watershed Governance: Examining Resilience Through the Lens of the Okanagan Basin Water Board Presenter: Nelson Jatel, Okanagan Basin Water Board
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Abstract ID: 191 State of Watershed Governance in British Columbia – A Review of Comparative Case Studies to Reveal Conditions and Opportunities to Improve Watershed Outcomes and Governance Presenter: Rheanne Kroschinsky, POLIS Water Sustainability Project Additional Authors: Oliver Brandes, POLIS Water Sustainability Project
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 26 Hydrometric Data Services of the National Hydrological Services Presenter: Lingling Liu, National Hydrological Services, Environment and Climate Change Canada
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 59 Decision Calendars to Improve Research and Operational Collaboration in Hydrological Forecasting Presenter: Dave Casson, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Andrea Ray, NOAA; Martyn Clark, University of Calgary 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 186 On the Use of the Right Flow Equations for Simulating Unregulated Lake Discharges Presenter: Befekadu Taddesse Woldegiorgis, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Martyn Clark, University of Calgary; Christopher Spence, Environment and Climate Change Canada
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 228 Development of a Regional Hydrological Model to Support Stream Temperature Predictions in Coastal Rainforest Watersheds Presenter: Kai Tsuruta, Hakai Institute Additional Authors: Dan Moore, UBC
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 70 Guided and Targeted Synthetic Streamflow Generation for Multisite Studies Presenter: Hamid Gozini, University of Manitoba Additional Authors: Hamid Gozini1, Masoud Asadzadeh1, Tricia Stadnyk2; 1 University of Manitoba, Department of Civil Engineering, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 2 University of Calgary, Department of Civil Engineering, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 177 Raising the Ecological Bar on River Engineering Presenter: Evan Shih, BGC Engineering Inc. Additional Authors: Sarah Davidson, BGC Engineering Inc.; Alan Jonsson, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 91 Bank Erosion or Flood Inundation? How Flood Hazard Changes with Across the Continuum of Channel Sizes. Presenter: Brett Eaton, BGC Engineering Additional Authors: Sarah Davidson, BGC Engineering; Blanca Marin Esteve, BGC Engineering; Kathleen Horita, BGC Engineering; Lucy MacKenzie, BGC Engineering
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 195 A Screening Approach to Assessing Lateral Erosion Hazards Across North America Presenter: Alexander MacDuff, Stantec Consulting Ltd. Additional Authors: Richard Guthrie, Stantec Consulting Ltd; Jan Bracic, Stantec Consulting Ltd; Millan Sen, Enbridge Inc.; Onyekachi Ndubuaku, Enbridge Inc.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 179 Impact of design on nutrient leaching of bioretention systems Presenter: Ghazal Jalali, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Yihui, Zhang, University of Calgary; Anton, Skorobogatov, University of Calgary; Jianxun, He, University of Calgary; Caterina, Valeo, University of Victoria; Angus, Chu, University of Calgary; Jian Huang, Mount Royal University, Calgary; Bert, van Duin, University of Calgary, City of Calgary; Leta, van Duin, Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 34 Integrating Lessons learned from GI Maintenance and Stewardship into Design Presenter: Sylvie Spraakman, City of Vancouver Additional Authors: Julie McManus, City of Vancouver 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 87 Enhancing Urban Resilience: Rehabilitating Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Drawing 'Lessons Learned' From Early Pilot Projects Presenter: Bill Trenouth, AECOM Canada ULC
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 154 Quantifying the Benefits of Pre-Treatment in Low-Impact Design: A Case Study Approach Presenter: Michael Hannah, Enviropod Canada Additional Authors: Julia Watson, Enviropod International.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 32 Software applications for fitting stage-discharge rating curves: a survey of available tools and current practice Presenter: Dan Moore, University of British Columbia Additional Authors: Stephanie Moore, Water Survey of Canada
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 71 A Review and Comparison of Statistical Approaches to Fitting Rating Curves Presenter: Paul Whitfield, Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan Additional Authors: R.D. Dan Moore, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 144 Resilient Hydrometric Infrastructure for Canada's National Hydrometric Program Presenter: Matthew Tong, Environment and Climate Change Canada - National Hydrological Service.
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 88 Introducing HydRA an Online Rating Curve Tool for All Presenter: Jonathan Jeffery, BC Ministry of Environment Additional Authors: Yongbo Liu, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Hui Shao, Esri Canada Limited; Zhiqiang Yu, DHI Canada
Hydrometric Supervisor, BC Ministry of Environment
Jon Jeffery (P.Ag) works as a Hydrometric Supervisor with the BC Ministry of Environment’s Provincial Hydrology Program. He is currently leading the establishment of a Provincial Hydrometric Network and Training Program. Jon lives in Victoria on the traditional lands and waters... Read More →
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 33 Braiding Ways of Knowing for Meaningful Watershed Stewardship and Reconciliation Presenter: Andrea Kennedy, Saulteau First Nations / Bridgeway Consulting Additional Authors: Teena Demeaulemeester, Saulteau First Nations (Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Department), will be co-presenting this presentation with Dr. Andrea Kennedy.
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 233 Flood Adaptation in the North Okanagan Presenter: Robert Larson, Ebbwater Consulting Inc. Additional Authors: Silja Hund, Ebbwater Consulting Inc.; Patrick Riley, Okanagan Indian Band 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 197 How Stewardship of Small Water Systems is a Lever for Landscape-Scale Watershed Health Presenter: Kristian Dubrawski, University of Victoria Additional Authors: 2 Acker, L.M.; 2 Brill, G.; 1 Cabling, P.; 2 Dekker, I.; 1 Shariyazd, S.; 1 Jones, P.; 2 Balakarzai, T.; 1 Samadi, S.; 2 Howard, A.; 1 University of Victoria Civil Engineering; 2 University of Victoria, Geography
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 101 Up in the Air: Utilizing Air Photos and LiDAR in Community-Led Hydraulic Modelling Presenter: Hayley Melrose, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Dr. Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary; Dr. Kerry Black, University of Calgary; Dr. Mohamed Ahmed, University of Calgary; Terri Whitehead, University of Calgary
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Abstract ID: 216 Climate and Groundwater Drivers of Stream Temperature Variability in the Elbow River Presenter: Brandi Newton, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Additional Authors: Brandi Newton, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and University of Calgary; Justin Hanisch, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Nadine Taube, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Shawn Marshall, Environment and Climate Change Canada and University of Calgary; Fateme Taridashti, University of Calgary; Jean Birks, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and University of Calgary; Cathy Ryan, University of Calgary
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Abstract ID: 221 Understanding the Vulnerability of Valley-Bottom water availability via connectivity to mountainous sources: Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’I First Nation, BC Presenter: Ashlee Jollymore, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd. Additional Authors: Ashlee Jollymore, Devin Cairns, Matthew Chernos, Spencer Spannier, Beth Millions, Jon Fennell, Ryan MacDonald (all MacDonald Hydrology Consultants Ltd.)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Abstract ID: 249 Development of an Integrated Surface-Water Groundwater Model to Support Cumulative Effects Assessment in a Mine-Impacted Subalpine Watershed Presenter: Peter John Thompson, Hyaltus Inc. Additional Authors: Michael Takeda, Hyaltus Inc.; Sarah Grass, Hyaltus Inc.; Braydon Ralph, Hyaltus Inc.; Al Hossain, Ensero Solutions (formerly at Elk Valley Resources); Jessica Mackie, Elk Valley Resources
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 253 Streamflow in Eastern Slopes Rockies Rivers is Relatively Stable, but Source Waters are Shifting Presenter: Eowyn Campbell, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Sepideh Kheirkhah, University of Calgary; Fateme Taridashti, University of Calgary; Sarah Wensink, University of Calgary; Cathy Ryan, University of Calgary
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM Abstract ID: 14 Modeling the downstream impacts of River Regulation on the Grand Lake Meadows Complex using Delft3D FM Suite Presenter: Jaime Leavitt, University of New Brunswick Additional Authors: Jaime Leavitt, UNB Civil Engineering,; Dr. Katy Haralampides, UNB Civil Engineering;
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID: 172 Rainwater Tree Trench LIDs: Supporting Sustainable Stormwater Management and Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect Presenter: Meichen Zhao, University of Victoria Additional Authors: Meichen (Esther) Zhao, Caterina Valeo, Jingwen Liu, Xilin Wang, Rishi Gupta, C. Peter Constable, Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, Jianxun (Jennifer) He, Angus Chu, Sylvie Spraakman
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: 174 Bioretention Performance in Temperate Climates During Plant Abscission Presenter: Caterina Valeo, University of Victoria Additional Authors: Jessica Dhami, Caterina Valeo, Angus Chu, Jianxun (Jennifer) He 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 36 Impact of De-Icing Salt on Vegetation Health and Cover in Bioretention System within Road Right-of-Way Presenter: Jennifer Drake, Carleton University Additional Authors: Bhabishya, Khaniya, University of Toronto; Tim Flietcher, University of Melbourne; Christopher Szota, University of Melbourne
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Abstract ID: 152 Understanding the role of winter stormwater on the Rideau Canal Skateway Presenter: Jennifer Drake, Carleton University Additional Authors: Adele Watson, Jennifer Drake, Cole Van De Ven
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID:21 Hydrology, Water Decisions, and Water Projects in Northeast BC Presenter: Ryan Rolick, BC Energy Regulator
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: 230 Tracking Water's Frozen Fingerprints: High-Frequency Isotope and Hydrologic Monitoring for Improved Runoff Prediction in the Canadian Rocky Mountains Presenter: Terri Whitehead, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Dr. Tricia Stadnyk, University of Calgary; Dr. Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary; Dr. John Pomeroy, University of Saskatchewan; Paul Harrop, University of Calgary; Maria Gabriela Tejada Toapanta, University of Calgary; Hannah Koslowsky, University of Saskatchewan; Kieran Lehan, University of Saskatchewan 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 116 Water Security Through Community-Directed Monitoring in the Canadian Columbia Basin: Democratizing Watershed Data Presenter: Paige Thurston, Living Lakes Canada Additional Authors: Braeden Toikka, Living Lakes Canada
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Abstract ID: 167 Assessment of SWOT Observations for Hydrological Modelling Presenter: Rodolfo Alvarado Montero, University of Calgary Additional Authors: Alain Pietroniro, University of Calgary
Ryan Rolick, M.Sc., P.Geo., is the Hydrologist at the BC Energy Regulator, where he provides technical support for water management decisions and manages the BCER hydrometric program.
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Abstract ID: 9 Currents of Change: Riding the Wave of Cultural and Social Sustainability Presenter: Amy Charles, Ocean Wise
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Abstract ID: W Presenter: Additional Authors: 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Abstract ID: 170 Co-creating a Framework for Governance of the sqʷʔa (Peachland Creek) Community Watershed Presenter: Rheanne Kroschinsky, UBC Okanagan Additional Authors: Dawn Machin, University of British Columbia, Okanagan
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM Abstract ID: 46 Mapping Resilience: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Community Voices into Floodplain Planning Presenter: Deanna Liao, McElhanney Ltd.
