An interactive and technical workshop focusing on the assessment and design methods behind the stream construction restoration for indigenous species in the Syilx (Okanagan) ecosystem for over 20 years.
Cost: $65
Registration is required, please see conference.cwra.org/registration
Sunday May 25, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT Meeting 1-3
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.
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
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
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.
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
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;
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Abstract ID: 157 Floodplain Constraints Affect the Morphology of a Meandering River Presenter: Rachel Messenger-Lehmann, University of Waterloo Additional Authors: Bruce MacVicar, University of Waterloo,; Jonathan Slaney, City of Calgary,; Peter Ashmore, Western University
8:50 AM - 9:10 AM Abstract ID: 171 Aberfeldie Fish Habitat Improvements - Enhancements to a Mountain Stream in Southeastern BC Presenter: Allison Matfin, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. Additional Authors: Jason Miller, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.; Trish Joyce, BC Hydro
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Abstract ID: 74 Weir-Riffle Structures – Applications, Benefits, and Constructability Presenter: Luc Harvey and Doug Johnston, McElhanney Ltd. Additional Authors:
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM Abstract ID: 30 Balancing Flood Conveyance and Fish Habitat Design in a Steep Urban Stream: A Case Study of the Penticton Creek Restoration Presenter: James Bigelow, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 76 Science on Tap – Applying Environmental Flow Science for Sustainable Water Management Decisions Presenter: Katie Healey, Ecofish Research Ltd. (A Trinity Consultants Team) Additional Authors: Jayson Kurtz, Ecofish Research Ltd. (A Trinity Consultants Team)
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 121 Why Does the Okanagan Lake Regulation System Need Modernizing and How Should it be Done? Presenter: Brian Guy, Associated Environmental Consultants Inc. Additional Authors: Anna Warwick Sears, Executive Director - Okanagan Basin Water Board 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID:85 The One Water Approach: Opportunities for Enhancing Urban Water Systems and a Web Tool Proposal Presenter: Thais Ayres Rebello, University of British Columbia Additional Authors: Vipul Moudgil, University of British Columbia; Haroon R. Mian, University of British Columbia; Kasun Hewage, University of British Columbia; Rehan Sadiq, University of British Columbia;
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 242 Okanagan Real-time Environmental Flow Needs Explorer: A Data Driven Web Application Presenter: Matthew Pruett, Ecofish Research Additional Authors: Katie Healey, Ecofish Research; Joe Kennedy, Ecofish Research; Patrick Little, BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship;
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Abstract ID: 223 FAST: Advancing a Rapid Fish Passage Assessment Tool for Culvert Crossings Presenter: Jeff Hirvonen, GeoProcess Research Associates Additional Authors: Cailey McCutcheon, GeoProcess Research
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM Abstract ID: 168 Sand vs. Silt: Why We Cannot See All Sediment in Water Presenter: Andre Zimmerman, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Additional Authors: Phil Osborne, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants; Griffin Fisk, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Abstract ID: 155 Watershed Webtools: Empowering Community-Led Salmon Recovery Efforts with Interactive Data Presenter: Dan Greenacre, Ecofish Research Ltd. Additional Authors: Nicholas Blumberg, Ecofish Research Ltd.; João Braga, Ecofish Research Ltd.; Bogdan Caradima, Ecofish Research Ltd.; Kent O’Neill, Nootka Sound Watershed Society; Nikki Pichert, Nootka Sound Watershed Society; Morgan Hocking, Ecofish Research Ltd.
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Abstract ID: 160 Exploring a community-led framework for First Nation Source Water Protection Planning Presenter: Madison Hill, Ontario First Nations Technical Service Corporation Additional Authors: Dr. Deborah McGregor, Ph.D., McGregor Consulting, Whitefish River First Nation; Dr. Susan Chiblow, Ph.D., McGregor Consulting, Garden River First Nation; Erica Tropea, M.Env.Sc., OFNTSC; Madison Hill, MPEd, OFNTSC, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
A one-day mini-conference convened for and by users of the Raven hydrological modelling framework. Practitioners and researchers will share their experiences applying Raven to flood and reservoir inflow forecasting, forest management, stream temperature simulation, and climate change impact assessment. Followed by a social event.
Cost: $20 Capacity: 30
Registration is required, please see conference.cwra.org/registration
Thursday May 29, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm PDT Meeting 1-3
