Lastly, we heard from Paige Hundt (CWRA SYP President) and Tyson Ehnes (AECOM) on this year’s winners of the 2nd Student Design Competition — LikWid Assets from University of Waterloo!
And that’s a wrap on our #CWRA2026 National Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba! Thank you to all of our attendees who came from across the country (and beyond!) to share their experiences and expertise and join us in Honouring the Spirit of Water!
In addition to our awards ceremony, the Ontario Branch was thrilled to reveal their location and dates for the #CWRA2027 National Conference! We look forward to engaging with members next year in Niagara Falls from June 6-10th!
Don’t forget to visit the poster session in the Wellington Ballroom! Connect with water professionals and researchers while exploring innovative research and projects from across Canada 🔍
Today, we received remarks from the CWA President, Mark Fisher, about the importance of creating space for collaboration & dialogue to discuss our relationship to water.
Our CWRA President also presented the 2026 SYP Award to Emilie Bilodeau from the QC Branch. Congratulations!
💧Day 2 at #CWRA2026 and we are joined by our second plenary speaker, Justin R. Langan, for a thought-provoking discussion on “Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge, Youth Leadership, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate”.
Be sure to make a stop at our Artisan Market, an Indigenous-led space of creativity, knowledge, and reciprocity. Engage directly with artists and makers, hear the stories behind their work, and support living cultures through ethical and meaningful exchange.
#CWRA2026 delegates gathered last evening for our conference banquet to honour those who have made significant contributions in the #water community.
We were excited to recognize this year’s recipient of the National Distinguished Service Award — Robert (Bob) Newbury!
If you attended the conference, keep an eye on your inbox for a link to our feedback survey. If you want to share your experience on social media, feel free to tag us in your posts and use the hashtag #CWRA2026!
We hope to see you again at #CWRA2027 in Niagara Falls, Ontario!
We also thank the Mason Hoop dancers and Asham Stompers for providing such inspiring performance for our attendees, and Associated Engineering for being our Banquet and Carbon Neutral sponsor.
