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
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
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
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 →
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 →
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.
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Abstract ID: 117 Analyse hydrométéorologique des inondations printanières de 2017 et 2019 dans le Sud du Québec Presenter: Ralph Bathelemy, Université de Sherbrooke Additional Authors: Ralph Bathelemy, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada; Marie-Amélie Boucher, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada;
8:50 AM - 9:10 AM Abstract ID: 218 Fusion of Numerical Modeling and Machine Learning for Flood Forecasting in the Climate-Vulnerable Ottawa River Watershed Presenter: Mohammad Uzair Anwar Qureshi, University of Ottawa Additional Authors: Hossein Bonakdari
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM Abstract ID: 41 Hidden in (flood)plain Sight: Mapping Extreme Rainfall Flood Hazards in Dense Urban Areas Presenter: Amir Taleghani, City of Vancouver
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM More Than Just a Model: A Flood Mitigation Plan for Hatzic Lake BC - Presentation of the winning CWRA Student Design Competition submission Presenter: Anna Beedell, Ryan Wu, Hannah Irvine, University of Waterloo
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Abstract ID: 203 Institutionalizing Climate Adaptation Agency-Wide to Achieve Reliability and Resilience: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California CAMP4W Process Presenter: Jennifer Coryell, Hazen and Sawyer Additional Authors: Liz Crosson, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Abstract ID: 38 The Influence of Weather Variables on Metered Water Consumption in a University Setting Presenter: Sabrina Draude, University of British Columbia Additional Authors: Dr Sabrina Draude, UBC and Professor Barbara Lence, UBC 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Abstract ID: 100 Reliability Analysis of Future Water Supply for the North Salt Spring Waterworks District Presenter: Craig Sutherland and Kuangyin Zhao, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. Additional Authors:
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Abstract ID: 166 Collaborative Solutions: Advancing Water Infrastructure Projects Through the Progressive Design-Build Methodology Presenter: Matthew Simard, Wildstone Construction Group Additional Authors: Organization: Stantec (Frequent PDB Project Partner) - Speaker to be Confirmed
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Abstract ID: 113 Hydrological Resiliency of Reclamation Landscapes to Future Climate Scenarios in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region Presenter: Lauren Thompson, Hatfield Consultants Additional Authors: Emily Pugh, Hatfield Consultants; Steven Guenther, Hatfield Consultants
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM Abstract ID: 131 Assessing Water Availability in Prairie Reservoirs for New Nuclear Power Generation Siting Presenter: Ross Phillips, WSP Canada Inc. Additional Authors: Ross Phillips, WSP; Curtis Hallborg, WSP; Greg Rose, HydroQuantica; Tebikachew Tariku, WSP; Golnoosh Babajamaaty, WSP; Jacoby Donnelly, WSP; Rebecca Koch, WSP; Getu Biftu, WSP 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Abstract ID: P Presenter: Additional Authors:
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Abstract ID: 89 Leveraging RTC-Tools and Delft-FEWS to Optimize OPG’s Key Hydropower Facilities on the Niagara River Presenter: Arnejan van Loenen, Deltares Additional Authors: Frezer Awol, Ontario Power Generation (OPG); Bita Analui, Deltares USA
