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Building bridges: Sharing the Water Institute’s approach to knowledge mobilization
While Knowledge Mobilization (KM) is almost always part of funding proposals, it is still an evolving and relatively new area of practice. This was made clear at last week’s Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum in Montreal where more than half of the attendees indicated that they were in their positions for five years or less.
Planning for Canada’s water future: Prioritizing water for ecosystems, people, and rights
“As long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the river flows.” When Treaties were signed in Canada, they were meant to last forever. At the time, it was inconceivable that water could stop flowing. Yet, in some places, that is now a potential reality. Fifty-three out of Canada’s 167 river basins are already in trouble because of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change.
Water Institute researchers share microplastics research with the Grand River Conservation Authority
On May 30, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) hosted a Lunch and Learn event with members of the Microplastics Fingerprinting project, a project supported by the Water Institute. Held at the GRCA headquarters in Cambridge, the event was attended by around 20 GRCA members, including staff focused on water infrastructure, source water protection, water quality, and conservation services. This event was organized by Nancy Goucher as part of the project’s knowledge mobilization strategy.