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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170814
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SUMMARY:Howe Sound Science BioBlitz Canada150
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howe Sound BioBlitz in Squamish and contribute to the knowledge of the region’s Biodiversity. This event has something for everyone from scientists\, to budding naturalists to outdoor enthusiasts.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/howe-sound-science-bioblitz-canada150/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,British Columbia,Watershed Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170526
DTSTAMP:20170516T004903Z
CREATED:20170516T004903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T004903Z
UID:4763-1495584000-1495756799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Alberta Innovates  - Water Innovation Program Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/alberta-innovates-water-innovation-program-forum/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Watershed Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170418T123000
DTSTAMP:20170412T005256Z
CREATED:20170412T005256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T005256Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Engaging the Private Sector in Watershed Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday April 18th\, 10:30-11:30 Pacific/11:30-12:30 Mountain \nTodd Reeve \nCEO\, Bonneville Environmental Foundation \n(WRCs) Program\, and is currently working nationally on corporate sustainability. Todd will relate his experiences and discuss the opportunities and challenges particularly for the context of rural watersheds. How can we engage the private sector in watershed restoration? In this webinar\, we will hear from an innovator in the field of sustainable private sector funding for community based watershed restoration. In developing the first 10-year Model Watershed Restoration program\, he also developed the first BEF’s Water Restoration Certificate® \nSee the CBWN website for Todd Reeve’s biographical statement. \nRegister here for Water Restoration and Corporate Funding: Engaging the Private Sector in Watershed Restoration.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-engaging-the-private-sector-in-watershed-restoration/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Restoration,Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170321T150000
DTSTAMP:20170314T194751Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T194751Z
UID:4547-1490103000-1490108400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Funding for Watershed Health: Theory and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 21 \n 1:30 – 3:00 Pacific\, 2:30 – 4:00 Mountain \nSalmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society\,with Gerry Nellestijn\,  \n& Dr. Tara Lynne Clapp\,  \nColumbia Basin Watershed Network and Iowa State University  \nSustainable funding is a concern for watershed stewardship groups across the Basin. Most watershed stewardship groups rely on volunteer effort to accomplish the basics\, with grant funding the go-to source for needed equipment\, supplies\, and larger project efforts. \nFunds and resources follow values. In this webinar\, we will re-examine some \nof the fundamentals of value in watershed stewardship. Using examples\, we \nwill review different approaches to matching the values we communicate \nto sources of funds. \nTara Clapp will introduce some of the value frameworks that are used to create funding opportunities. Gerry Nellestijn will relate his experience from the Salmo watershed. He will relate values to his work in establishing a user-pay framework. \nThe spring member meeting will focus on the issue of sustainable funding\, and this webinar serves as an introduction to some of the concepts. \nTo register for \nSustainable Funding for Watershed Health\, click here.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/sustainable-funding-for-watershed-health-theory-and-practice-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170321T150000
DTSTAMP:20170208T182908Z
CREATED:20170208T182847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T182908Z
UID:4401-1490103000-1490108400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Funding for Watershed Health: Theory and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 21\, 1:30 – 3:00 Pacific\, 2:30 – 4:00 Mountain\nDr. Tara Lynne Clapp\, Columbia Basin Watershed Network and Iowa State University  \nKey Question: How can we attract funding for the important and valuable work that we do as watershed stewards? \nSustainable funding is a concern for watershed stewardship groups across the Basin. Most watershed stewardship groups rely on volunteer effort to accomplish the basics\, with grant funding the go-to source for needed equipment\, supplies\, and larger project efforts. \nTara Clapp will introduce some of the ‘value frameworks’ that are used to create funding opportunities\, and Gerry Nellestijn will relate his experience from the Salmo watershed with a encouraging a user-pay framework. In this webinar\, we will re-examine some of the fundamentals of ‘value’ in watershed stewardship\, and look at different approaches to matching the values we protect and provide to sources of funds. \nTo register for Sustainable Funding for Watershed Health\, click here. \n 
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/sustainable-funding-for-watershed-health-theory-and-practice/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170221T143000
DTSTAMP:20170208T182726Z
CREATED:20170208T182726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T182726Z
UID:4399-1487683800-1487687400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Reading your water quality report: What matters?
DESCRIPTION:Feb 21\, 1:30 – 2:30 Pacific\, 2:30 – 3:30 Mtn\nwith Richard Johnson\, Slocan Lake Solutions and OPUS Engineering  \nTo register for Reading water quality reports\, click here.Water quality and water chemistry reports are a complex mix of measures and quality levels. The key question from members that we address in this webinar is “When should we be concerned?” \nRichard Johnson of Slocan Lake Solutions and OPUS Engineering leads us through the reports\, the major factors in hydrology\, geology and land use\, and helps participants identify the key parameters of interest in their watersheds. \n 
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/reading-your-water-quality-report-what-matters/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161205T133000
DTSTAMP:20161129T202835Z
CREATED:20161129T202835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T202835Z
UID:4158-1480939200-1480944600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Strengthening Monitoring and Reporting for B.C.’s Waters
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Strengthening Monitoring and Reporting for B.C.’s Waters\nDATE: Monday\, December 5th\, 2016\nTIME:  12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT (3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET)\nREGISTER: https://polis.adobeconnect.com/monitoring/event/registration.html\n\nInterest is growing across sectors to identify opportunities to improve watershed monitoring and state-of-the-watershed reporting. The British Columbia Living Water Smart Policy recognizes that “we can’t manage what we can’t measure” and makes a commitment to improving monitoring\, and regular “state of” reporting. There is a real opportunity to collectively explore how to create a robust foundation of shared information for watershed governance in B.C.\n\nIn this webinar\, Elizabeth Hendriks (VP Freshwater\, WWF-Canada) will provide an overview of information gaps\, and some of the solutions and tools available to improve watershed monitoring. Katrina Connors (Director\, Skeena Programs\, Pacific Salmon Foundation) will share her experience in the Skeena to develop collaborative partnerships and the Salmon Explorer tool. Ben Kerr (CEO\, Foundry Spatial and Senior Water Scientist) will offer a brief look at the data visualization tools his team has developed\, such as the B.C. Water Tool. In addition to these resource guests\, a number of other experts will offer resources\, comments\, questions\, and perspectives through the webinar’s virtual chat box.\n\n**SPACE IS LIMITED** Register now at https://polis.adobeconnect.com/monitoring/event/registration.html
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-strengthening-monitoring-and-reporting-for-b-c-s-waters/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Watershed Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161001
DTSTAMP:20160718T141003Z
CREATED:20160718T141003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T141003Z
UID:3628-1474934400-1475279999@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Living Waters Rally 2016
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/living-waters-rally-2016/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Canada,Conference,Watershed Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160916
DTSTAMP:20160819T154914Z
CREATED:20160819T154914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T154914Z
UID:3725-1473811200-1473983999@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Water Monitoring Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/water-monitoring-workshop/
LOCATION:Lethbridge Lodge\, Lethbridge\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Watershed Management,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160519
DTSTAMP:20151009T125345Z
CREATED:20151009T125345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T125345Z
UID:2392-1463529600-1463529600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Blue Cities 2016
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cities 2016 Conference \, Hosted by the Canadian Water Network \nIn the face of ongoing change and the need for resiliency\, approaches to municipal water management need to move beyond the ‘typical’ or ‘average.’ Blue Cities 2016 is the inaugural event of the Canadian Municipal Water Consortium. The conference will bring together proactive municipal water leaders\, industry partners and topic experts from across Canada and the globe. \nParticipants will exchange knowledge\, strategies and experience to advance resilient solutions that address drinking water\, wastewater\, stormwater and management of urban watersheds.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/blue-cities-2016/
LOCATION:Delta Toronto Hotel\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Conference,Watershed Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160414T130000
DTSTAMP:20160325T200911Z
CREATED:20160325T200911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160325T200911Z
UID:3258-1460635200-1460638800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Sharing the Balance of Stewardship: the Blackfoot Drought Response Plan
DESCRIPTION:As water supply patterns fluctuate wildly from what we once knew as the norm\, regional economies and valued natural resources face an uncertain future. In response\, drought resiliency has become a growing focus of local communities\, government agencies and watershed groups. In Western Montana’s Blackfoot Watershed\, diverse watershed stakeholders have been working collaboratively for 20 years to share the burden of those low water years\, but also the benefits of a coordinated water conservation and stewardship strategy. This webinar will illustrate how the Blackfoot Drought Response Plan works and how it has evolved recently in response to persistent drought\, changing watershed priorities\, and a new tribal water compact.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-sharing-the-balance-of-stewardship-the-blackfoot-drought-response-plan/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160409
DTSTAMP:20160122T180803Z
CREATED:20160122T180803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T180803Z
UID:2943-1459900800-1460159999@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Water Technologies Symposium 2016
DESCRIPTION:ESAA is pleased to report that the 8th Annual WaterTech Symposium\, held in April 2015 was a huge success! Building on that success\, we are announcingWaterTech 2016 – the premier water technology transfer event for environmental professionals. Attendance at the eighth WaterTech exceeded all expectations\, with a waiting list for both delegates and exhibitors.WaterTech 2016 is highly recommended for all industry sectors that have an interest in the technical aspects of water and wastewater management. \nSince 2002\, ESAA has hosted the incredibly successful RemTech Symposium each October in Banff. Delegate & exhibitor numbers\, as well as sponsorship support\, increased steadily\, causing RemTech to outgrow its original venue after three years. Owing to the ongoing space limitations at RemTech\, ESAA has not been able to profile water technology to the level it deserves and delegates want. \nWaterTech gives us the opportunity to focus on a relevant and growing area of interest in the environmental sector.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/water-technologies-symposium-2016/
LOCATION:The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel\, Banff\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Conference,Watershed Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160405
DTSTAMP:20160403T172803Z
CREATED:20160403T172803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160403T172803Z
UID:3279-1459728000-1459814399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Communities Together to Embark on Major Estuarine Restoration – Scientific Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Project Watershed on April 4th for discussion of our community restoration efforts and research over the last 2 years on Blue Carbon in the K’omoks Estuary. This workshop will provide a sneak peek of the presentations and material that will be discussed at the Salish Sea Conference in April. \nFor details on the day’s workshop\, see the schedule of events below: \n10:00-10:12 Don Castleden\, From Symposium to Action\n10:15-10:27 Jennifer Sutherst\, Restoration of Saltmarsh Habitat Using Engineered Barrier Islands\n10:30-10:45 Questions\n10:45-10:57 Dan Bowen\, Airpark Lagoon Breach – Restoring Habitat Connectivity for Fish\n10:57 – 11:09 Angela Spooner\, Five years of Eelgrass Habitat Restoration in the K’omoks Estuary to be discussed by group (Angela may not be able to attend)\n11:09 – 11:30 Questions\n11:30 – 12:30 Lunch break and poster viewing \nPOSTER: Dan Bowen & Team\, Bull Kelp Restoration Research in K’omoks Estuary\nPOSTER: Christine Hodgson\, Blue Carbon in the Comox Valley: The Benefits of Eelgrass and Salt marsh Restoration in Coastal Communities \n12:30-2 – Blue Carbon Workshop Overview and discussion to follow \nThe first part of the workshop will focus on two key areas. \n\nMapping of intertidal and subtidal eelgrass – benefits\, limitations and challenges.\nCore sediment sampling for eelgrass – approaches used\, benefits\, limitations and challenges. We will use the data we have gathered from the K’ómoks Estuary to illustrate our findings.\n\nThe second half of the workshop will examine: \n\nWhere eelgrass detritus is distributed in the K’ómoks Estuary – including a report of a new and extremely interesting observation of eelgrass detritus shoreline burial\,\nNew approaches to follow this detritus with DNA signature sequences\,\nConfirmation of Zostera marina DNA in deep water sediments outside the estuary\,\nHow this information can support mapping the distribution of eelgrass carbon in other estuaries\, and\nHow understanding the geology and hydraulics of the estuary determines where\ndetritus burial occurs.\n\nSeating is limited so please contact us no later than March 30th to arrange for discussion time in the workshop or to indicate your attendance at projectwatershed@gmail.com. \nLocation:  Rose Theatre\, 2364 Rosewall Crescent\, Courtenay\, BC V9N 8R9\, Canada
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/bringing-communities-together-to-embark-on-major-estuarine-restoration-scientific-session/
LOCATION:Rose Theatre\, 2364 Rosewall Crescent\, 2364 Rosewall Crescent\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 8R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Watershed Management
ORGANIZER;CN="Project Watershed":MAILTO:projectwatershed@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160225T123000
DTSTAMP:20160224T014025Z
CREATED:20160224T014025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T014025Z
UID:3112-1456398000-1456403400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Mapping for Watershed Engagement and Research
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Digital Mapping for Watershed Engagement and Research \nwith Ian Parfitt\, Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre\, and \nTara Lynne Clapp\, CBWN \nThis session offers a basic introduction to the concepts of ‘digital mapping.’ Computer based maps can help us to picture our watersheds and engage community members\, and they can also be used to help us learn new things through data exploration and research questions. Using watershed group examples\, attendees will learn the basic concepts of computer based mapping\, and how we can learn about our watersheds through using and gathering different kinds of data in maps and data tables. This session is designed for watershed group members that are interested in using mapping to help them learn about their watersheds and engage community members with watershed stewardship. \nKey concepts defined: geomatics\, GIS\, GPS\, scale\, resolution\, data registration\, data model\, vector\, point\, line and polygon data\, raster data\, remote sensing\, attribute\, data table\, the Columbia Basin Watershed Network Mapping Program
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/introduction-to-digital-mapping-for-watershed-engagement-and-research/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Canada,Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160224T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160224T170000
DTSTAMP:20160112T165902Z
CREATED:20160112T165902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T165902Z
UID:2889-1456299900-1456333200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Creating Resilient Water Systems
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in exploring challenges and solutions for more resilient water systems? We’ll be discussing the impacts of extreme weather like flood and drought\, and look at some case studies of proactive planning approaches. Join us for an interactive 1-day workshop for graduate students and young professionals in Vancouver\, BC. \n\nWho Can Apply?\n\nThis workshop is for graduate students and young professionals from any discipline in water management\, who live in Vancouver and the surrounding region.\nInterested individuals outside the region may apply\, but preference will be given to local applicants. All participants are required to pay their own travel costs.\nPlease do not apply if you cannot participate in the entire workshop. If you leave the workshop at any time for any reason (except medical)\, you will not be re-admitted or refunded.\nSpace is limited.  Participants will be selected on the strength of their applications.\nPreference is given to applicants who have attended fewer than two workshops hosted by Canadian Water Network.\n\nApplication Process\n\nPlease submit your online application no later than Friday\, January 29. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. You may find it easier to complete the questions in a Word document\, then copy and paste the text into the form.\nCWN will review all applications and notify applicants by email on Friday\, February 5.\nParticipants who are accepted for the workshop will be required to pay an $85 registration fee and submit a short biography and photo (suitable for publication).\nA group project will be assigned to the accepted participants prior to the start to the workshop. Each group will be required to make a presentation during the workshop.\n\nRegistration Fee\n\nThere will be a registration fee of $85\, payable upon acceptance into the workshop. Payment options include VISA\, MasterCard or a cheque payable to Canadian Water Network c/o University of Waterloo.\nCancellation policy: Canadian Water Network does reimburse registration fees one week prior to the workshop.\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nPlease arrive at UBC SAGE Bistro by 7:45 am for registration and breakfast. The workshop will conclude by 5:00 pm.\nMeals will be provided during the workshop. If you have allergies or special requirements\, please note this on the application.\nAll participants are responsible for their own accommodations and travel. These costs will not be reimbursed by Canadian Water Network.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/creating-resilient-water-systems/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia: SAGE Bistro\, 6331 Cresent Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Watershed Management,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160211T120000
DTSTAMP:20160201T171455Z
CREATED:20160201T171455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160201T171455Z
UID:2978-1455188400-1455192000@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The History of Community-based Conservation in the Blackfoot Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Gary Burnett\, Executive Director of the Blackfoot Challenge \nDate & Time:  February 11\, 2016 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  (MST) \nRegistration information: Click here to register for this webinar
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-the-history-of-community-based-conservation-in-the-blackfoot-watershed/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160128T143000
DTSTAMP:20160127T171647Z
CREATED:20160127T171647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T171647Z
UID:2958-1453986000-1453991400@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Awash with Opportunity:  Sustainability in BC's New Water Law
DESCRIPTION:Awash with Opportunity: Sustainability in BC’s New Water Law \nwith Oliver Brandeis and Rosie Simms\nPOLIS Water Sustainability Project\nhosted by the POLIS Water Sustainability Project \nIn May 2014\, the Province of British Columbia enacted the Water Sustainability Act\, which provides an unprecedented opportunity to fully modernize the province’s water laws. In this webinar\, speakers Oliver M. Brandes (Co-Director\, POLIS Project on Ecological Governance and Lead\, POLIS Water Sustainability Project) and Rosie Simms (Water Law & Policy Researcher\, POLIS Water Sustainability Project) will share insights from the recent POLIS research report “Awash with Opportunity: Ensuring the Sustainability of BC’s New Water Law.” The research provides an analysis of the Water Sustainability Act and the core regulations required to bring the Act’s sustainable aspects into full effect. The speakers will highlight recommendations for effective regulation development in five core areas\, based on best practices from around the world. \nClick here to Register
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-awash-with-opportunity-sustainability-in-bcs-new-water-law/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Watershed Management,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160127T130000
DTSTAMP:20160112T170321Z
CREATED:20160112T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T170321Z
UID:2892-1453896000-1453899600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Revitalizing Urban Watersheds: People\, Policy\, & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dana McDonald\, Evergreen\nAmy Greenwood\, Fraser Basin Council\nWednesday\, January 27 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) \nThis free webinar for students and young professionals will feature case studies on urban watershed stewardship and public engagement and highlight their connection with watershed governance. Learn how government policies\, design trends and Salmon-Safe certification are incentivizing the adoption of green infrastructure in public and private sectors in Western Canada.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-revitalizing-urban-watersheds-people-policy-practice/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Watershed Management,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160113T130000
DTSTAMP:20160105T203524Z
CREATED:20160105T203524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T203524Z
UID:2824-1452686400-1452690000@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Ranking Watersheds for Climate Change Resilience Using Historical Snowpack Data
DESCRIPTION:Climate change adaptation is at the forefront of many conservation and management agendas\, yet information to prioritize areas for adaptation efforts is lacking. In the Crown of the Continent landscape\, late summer and fall streamflow and soil moisture is strongly influenced by snowpack. Using a 34 year dataset of snowpack snow water equivalent values from remote sensing data (Daymet)\, the watersheds of the Crown of the Continent are ranked by average June 1 snowpack and the rate of snowpack retention April 1-June 1 as an analog for potential future climate change impacts on snowpack deposition and retention. The resulting rankings can be one piece of information useful in selecting adaptation sites with higher relative climate change resilience. \nDate and Time: Jan 13\, 2015  12 pm Mountain / 11 am Pacific\nPresenter: Len Broberg\, University of Montana \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-ranking-watersheds-for-climate-change-resilience-using-historical-snowpack-data/
CATEGORIES:Watershed Management,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151209T153000
DTSTAMP:20151117T015156Z
CREATED:20151117T015156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T015156Z
UID:2531-1449653400-1449675000@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Bow River Basin Council Quarterly Forum
DESCRIPTION:This forum focuses on Stewardship in the Bow Basin and includes presentation from your local watershed groups as well as presentations from student projects at SAIT. This forum will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about what is happening locally in your watershed. An agenda will be available in the coming weeks. Please register early for this event.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/bow-river-basin-council-quarterly-forum/
LOCATION:Cochrane Ranchehouse\, Cochrane\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Meeting,Stewardship,Watershed Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151207T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151207T163000
DTSTAMP:20151121T232031Z
CREATED:20151121T232031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151121T232031Z
UID:2570-1449501300-1449505800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Uncover Your Creeks | Mahon Park\, N. Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Take action to improve the health of the Wagg Creek with citizen-science activities taking place at Mahon Park in North Vancouver. Help ensure Wagg Creek remains a vital and functioning part of the urban ecosystem by: \n•    Monitoring water quality\n•    Helping to manage invasive species\n•    Caring for native plants\n•    Learning about the local ecology of your watershed \nFirst Monday of the month\n3:15–4:30pm \nMeeting Place: The entrance to Mahon Park trails\, 18th Street and Jones Ave\, North Vancouver. \nAll events take place rain or shine. Refreshments\, gloves and tools are provided—bring boots\, sunscreen\, work/rain clothes and your energy. \nCONTACT \nLaura Nickerson at lnickerson@evergreen.ca or (604) 689-0766 x221
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/uncover-your-creeks-mahon-park-n-vancouver/
LOCATION:Wagg Creekat Mahon Park\, 18TH ST AND JONES AVE.\, North Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Conservation,Get your hands dirty!,Watershed Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151128T173000
DTSTAMP:20151113T155604Z
CREATED:20151113T155604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T155604Z
UID:2514-1448721000-1448731800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project (Two Hills\, AB)
DESCRIPTION:The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Vermilion River Watershed Alliance invite you to a Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project launch! Learn how landowners can get funding for eligible wetland/riparian restoration and enhancement projects. All are welcome! \nFor more information\, visit Alberta Water Portal.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/vermilion-river-watershed-restoration-enhancement-project-two-hills-ab/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall Clubroom\, Two Hills\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Restoration,Watershed Management,Wetlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151128T130000
DTSTAMP:20151113T155709Z
CREATED:20151113T155420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T155709Z
UID:2511-1448704800-1448715600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project (Mannville\, AB)
DESCRIPTION:The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Vermilion River Watershed Alliance invite you to a Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project launch! Learn how landowners can get funding for eligible wetland/riparian restoration and enhancement projects. All are welcome! \nFor more information\, visit Alberta Water Portal.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/vermilion-river-watershed-restoration-enhancement-project-mannville-ab/
LOCATION:Mannville Elks/Legion Hall\, Mannville\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Restoration,Watershed Management,Wetlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151126
DTSTAMP:20151121T223844Z
CREATED:20151121T223844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151121T223844Z
UID:2562-1448323200-1448495999@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Saskatchewan Flood Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Water Resources Association is hosting a Flood Workshop on November 24 and 25\, 2015 in Saskatoon. The broad objective of the workshop is to bring practitioners and scientists together to discuss flood management challenges/opportunities\, cutting edge research\, and relevant decision support tools. Sessions planned include Prairie and Mountain Hydrology\, Climate Shifts\, The Role of Wetlands on Prairie Runoff\, Flood Damage Reduction\, Quantifying/Measuring the Floods\, and Flood Recovery. \nMore Information: http://cwraskbranch.wix.com/saskfloodworkshop
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/saskatchewan-flood-workshop/
LOCATION:The Delta Bessborough\, 601 Spadina Crescent E\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Saskatchewan,Watershed Management,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151121T170000
DTSTAMP:20151113T155244Z
CREATED:20151113T155206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T155244Z
UID:2508-1448114400-1448125200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project (Bruce\, AB)
DESCRIPTION:The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Vermilion River Watershed Alliance invite you to a Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project launch! Learn how landowners can get funding for eligible wetland/riparian restoration and enhancement projects. All are welcome! \nFor more information\, visit Alberta Water Portal.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/vermilion-river-watershed-restoration-enhancement-project-3/
LOCATION:Bruce Community Hall\, Bruce\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Restoration,Watershed Management,Wetlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151121T120000
DTSTAMP:20151113T155648Z
CREATED:20151113T155031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T155648Z
UID:2505-1448096400-1448107200@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project (Vegreville\, AB)
DESCRIPTION:The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Vermilion River Watershed Alliance invite you to a Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project launch! Learn how landowners can get funding for eligible wetland/riparian restoration and enhancement projects. All are welcome! \nFor more information\, visit Alberta Water Portal.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/vermilion-river-watershed-restoration-enhancement-project-2/
LOCATION:Senior Citizens Sunshine Club\, Vegreville\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Restoration,Watershed Management,Wetlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151114T130000
DTSTAMP:20151113T155735Z
CREATED:20151113T154633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T155735Z
UID:2502-1447495200-1447506000@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project (Marwayne\, AB)
DESCRIPTION:The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Vermilion River Watershed Alliance invite you to a Vermilion River Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Project launch! Learn how landowners can get funding for eligible wetland/riparian restoration and enhancement projects. All are welcome! \nFor more information\, visit Alberta Water Portal.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/vermilion-river-watershed-restoration-enhancement-project/
LOCATION:Marwayne Community Hall\, Marwayne\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Restoration,Watershed Management,Wetlands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTSTAMP:20151016T135459Z
CREATED:20151016T135459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151016T135459Z
UID:2414-1446768000-1447027199@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Columbia Basin Watershed Network Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Catch up with watershed groups\, learn from others\, have a great time! We will meet jointly with the Columbia Basin Water Quality Monitoring Program Fall Meeting.\n\n\nHosted at the Blue Lake Centre near Canal Flats\, BC.\n\nEmail cbwn.coordinator@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/columbia-basin-watershed-network-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:Blue Lake Centre\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Meeting,Social,Watershed Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151103T130000
DTSTAMP:20151024T181828Z
CREATED:20151024T181828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151024T181828Z
UID:2420-1446548400-1446555600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Changing climate\, watershed disturbance and potential risks to municipal waterworks systems in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Webinar presented by the Canadian Water Network on November 3 from 2 to 4 pm (EST)/1 to 11 (PST). \nChanging climate\, watershed disturbance and potential risks to municipal waterworks systems in Canada.Fires\, floods & other extreme events associated with climate change are shifting the scope of municipal water management. What should your municipality do to prepare? \nRegistration & More Information \nAbout the Speakers: \n\nDr. Uldis Silins is a professor of forest hydrology at the University of Alberta\, where his research over the past two decades has focused on impacts of natural (i.e.\, wildfire and Mountain Pine Beetle) and human disturbance (i.e.\, forestry operations) on hydrology\, water quality and aquatic ecology of forested source waters. \nDr. Monica Emelko is an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo. Her research interests are focused on drinking water supply and treatment\, particularly as related to sustainable technology design and optimization\, risk analysis\, integrated resource management\, climate change impacts on water\, groundwater under the influence of surface water\, and quantitative microbial risk assessment. \nDr. Mike Stone is a professor in geography and environmental management at the University of Waterloo. His research is focused on land use change and its impact on surface water quality in natural and built environments. The goal of his research is to quantify and model the source\, transport and fate of sediment-associated contaminants in aquatic environments to provide evidence-based science for policy development and environmental management.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-changing-climate-watershed-disturbance-and-potential-risks-to-municipal-waterworks-systems-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Energy & Climate Change,Watershed Management,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20151008T163000
DTSTAMP:20150918T135254Z
CREATED:20150918T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150918T135254Z
UID:2331-1444293000-1444321800@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Naturalized Stormwater Solutions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Watershed Resilience and Restoration Program along with the Alberta Community Resilience Program invite you their municipal partners to the second event in a seminar series on building watershed resiliency naturally. The primary objective of this program is to increase the natural ability of Alberta’s watersheds to the intensity\, magnitude and duration of flooding and drought through natural system mitigation measures\, including stormwater management. \nWorkshop Summary \nMorning Session – Classroom \nAfternoon Session – Field \n\nPrairie wetlands – types\, classes\, and benefits to biodiversity and water quality and retention\nHow to successfully preserve or restore wetlands in developing areas\nIntegration of naturalized stormwater systems into developing plans\nNative plant species\nWetland planting success species\n\nSpace is limited. Register by September 21\, 2015 by emailing ESRD.WRRP@gov.ab.ca with the subject line “NPS Workshop”.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/naturalized-stormwater-solutions-workshop/
LOCATION:Helen Schuler Nature Centre\, Lethbridge\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alberta,Watershed Management,Workshop
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