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Wayne Parker
Monday, October 2, 2017

Two Water Institute members represent Waterloo at the 8th IWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exhibition 

Two Water Institute members recently attended, and participated in, the 8th IWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exhibition (IWA-MTC) for Water and Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Singapore. The 8th IWA-MTC brought together scientists and application engineers, providing a unique platform for professionals in the membrane community to connect and exchange knowledge.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WaterTalk: The importance of ecosystem-based ecotoxicology for advancing environmental policy, with special reference to Canadian Oil Sands development

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Diane Orihel, National Scholar in Aquatic Ecotoxicology and assistant professor in Biology and Environmental Studies at Queen’s University, and Alana Greaves, environmental toxicologist and a postdoctoral researcher with Queen’s University present, "The importance of ecosystem-based ecotoxicology for advancing environmental policy, with special reference to Canadian Oil Sands development."

runoff of soil fertilzer
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Efforts to reduce pollution from agriculture paying off slowly

Efforts by farmers to reduce the amount of fertilizer that reaches drinking water sources can take years to have a positive impact, according to a recent study from the University of Waterloo.

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The study found that that, depending on the type of terrain, efforts to reduce algae-causing nutrients such as nitrogen from reaching water sources such as the Great Lakes and can take decades to bear fruit.

Environment Seminar Series: Navigating towards sustainable human-nature relations poster
Friday, September 29, 2017 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Faculty of Environment Seminar Series: Navigating towards sustainable human-nature relations: Coastal and ocean management revisited

As part of the Faculty of Environment's Seminar Series, professor Bernhard Glaeser from the Free University of Berlin will present, "Navigating towards sustainable human-nature relations: Coastal and ocean management revisited." 

Complimentary lunch will be provided.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2017 Darcy Lecture: Prof. Kamini Singha

A Tale of Two Porosities: Exploring Why Contaminant Transport Doesn’t Always Behave the Way it Should

Prof. Kamini Singha, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
Colorado School of Mines and the 2017 Darcy Lecturer

Everyone welcome - refreshments served.

Monday, October 30, 2017 8:00 am - Friday, November 3, 2017 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

McMaster Water Week 2017

McMaster Water Week is a celebration of water and water-related research at McMaster University. The McMaster Water Network is organizing several events throughout the week including a keynote lecture, documentary screening, career night, and a student research showcase. All events are free and open to the public. 

Register today. 
 

water institute members in the media
Thursday, August 31, 2017

Blair Feltmate talks to Global News about protecting Canadian homes after Hurricane Harvey's aftermath

water institute members in the media
Water Institute member Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, told Global news that many homeowners in Harvey’s path of destruction do not have flood insurance and when families return home they will be forced to pay out-of-pocket or take on more debt for the necessary repairs.

Roy Brouwer
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Global Institute for Water Security Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Roy Brouwer

As part of the University of Saskatchewan's Global Institute for Water Security Distinguished Lecture Series, the Water Institute's executive director and professor of economics, Roy Brouwer, will present, "Integrating Economics into Water Policy and Decision-Making." This lecture is part of aweekly seminar series featuring top water experts from around the world.