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# CWRA Natural Channels

Promoting Effective Water Management

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- [Conference Keynote Speaker Confirmed](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/conference-keynote-speaker-confirmed/) - CWRA is pleased to announce that Aimee Craft will be providing the Conference Keynote Address on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Aimée Craft is an Indigenous (Anishinaabe-Métis) lawyer (called to the Bar in 2005) from Treaty 1 territory in Manitoba. She is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Common law, University of Ottawa. Her expertise

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- [Home](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/) - The Natural Channels Initiative, with support from CWRA, presents the 7th Conference on Natural Channel Systems: Sunday June 25 – Wednesday June 28, 2023 Balance: Balancing Driving and Resisting Forces to Achieve Project Goals 00 days 00 hours 00 minutes 00 seconds Join us in Guelph, Ontario, June 25-28 for the the 7th Conference on
- [The Port Lands](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/port-lands/) - The Port Lands Flood Protection & Enabling Infrastructure Project: Waterfront Toronto, City of Toronto, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Monday June 26 10:40am-12:10pm LEAD: Shannon Baker (Waterfront Toronto) The risk of flooding is not often turned into an opportunity in cities. The Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure (PLFP) Project is a $1.25B project,
- [Stream Power Based Approaches to Watershed Management](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/stream-power/) - Stream Power Based Approaches to Watershed Management Wednesday June 28 10:45am-12:05pm Leads: Sally Betts (Credit Valley Conservation) and Christina Bright (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) The lack of reliable watershed-scale sediment transport models represents an ongoing and consequential knowledge gap in our understanding of watershed systems. Stream power represents the rate of energy expenditure along
- [Networking & Early Career Development Opportunities](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/networking-early-career-development-opportunities/) - Networking & Early-Career Development Opportunities Calling all early career attendees! Join the Early Career Event on Sunday June 25, to discuss strategies for network building and crafting your story. We are pleased to have Mairin Scannell lead our Early Career Event. Mairin is a master of applying design thinking principles to project management and problem
- [Schedule](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule-2/) - Detailed Schedule – posted here Program-at-a-glance – Click Here Pre-conference Events Training/Workshops – check out our training and workshops web page Wednesday June 21 – Friday June 23, 2023 @ UofG ROM Fish ID Saturday June 24 – Sunday June 25, 2023 @ UofG – Sediment transport in stream channel assessment and design workshop
- [Sponsors and Exhibitors](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/sponsors-and-exhibitors/) - Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Sponsorship and Exhibitor Details This event couldn’t happen without the support of sponsors and exhibitors and we would love for you to become involved. This is your opportunity to showcase your products and services. The conference format includes: Registration ice-breaker evening on Sunday June 25 Exhibit Hall wine and cheese event
- [Keynotes & Speaker Bios](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/keynotes-speaker-bios/) - Keynotes Natural Channel Systems Conference is pleased to confirm the following 2023 keynotes (check back for more details this spring): Dr. Peter Wilcock Dr. Peter Wilcock, Dept. of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University, will speak about the principles and strategies for effective stream restoration. Prof. Wilcock received his PhD in Earth Science at MIT in
- [Channelling Innovation: From ideas to implementation](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/channelling-innovation-from-ideas-to-implementation/) - Channelling Innovation – from ideas to implementation Monday June 26 10:40am-12:10pm & 1:20pm-3:00pm LEADS: Jason Krompart (Beacon Environmental) and Rhonneke Van Riezen (AECOM) The use of innovative and technological approaches in channel management and design can assist at all stages, from research, baseline studies and design right through to construction and monitoring. These techniques may
- [Conference Activities Map](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/conference-activities-map/)
- [Venue & Accommodations](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/accomodations/) - Venue & Accommodations Guelph, Ontario Click here for the Conference Activities Map The main presentations and conference events will take place at the University of Guelph campus in Rozanski Hall (University of Guelph campus map). The banquet on Tuesday June 27, 2023 will be held at the Cutten Club, on the north edge of campus
- [Parking Info](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/parking-info/) - 2023 Commuter Parking at UofG You must purchase parking before arriving to campus! Click here to get UofG parking Site Map for Conference Activities
- [Program](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/) - NCS Conference 2023 – Balance: Balancing Driving and Resisting Forces to Achieve Project Goals Building on recent meetings, the theme for the 7th Natural Channel Systems Conference is Balance. Balance in the approach to design and project goals, balancing driving and resisting forces in order to ensure outcomes that match the process. This work is
- [Newsletters](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/home/newsletters/) - Newsletters List of Past Newsletters June 7, 2023: Key Conference Events and Information May 9, 2023: Banquet Info & Registration Reminders Mar 9, 2023: Abstract Reminder & Registration Updates February 3, 2023: Call for Abstracts Open! November 2022: Call for Sessions, Sponsorship & Exhibitor Info July 14, 2022: Natural Channels Conference 2023 Announcement Join Our
- [Resilient Municipal Infrastructure](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/resilient-municipal-infrastructure/) - Success Through Resilience: Planning for resilient municipal infrastructure Tuesday June 27 11:20am-12:45pm and 3:30:pm-5:10pm Leads: Hazel Breton (City of Toronto), Daniel McCreery (City of Toronto), Devin Coone (City of Toronto) and Geoff Cole (City of Toronto) Municipalities are facing unprecedented impacts to the requirement to maintain a state of good repair for their infrastructure. In
- [2023 Sessions](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/2023-sessions/) - 2023 Sessions Thank you for your help in shaping the 2023 Conference Program! We are excited about the sessions lined for the conference – click on the title below to read about each session, and the planned presentations for the conference. Click the session titles below to review descriptions and access abstracts + Channeling Innovation
- [Building Resilient Watersheds](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/building-resilient-watersheds/) - Building Resilient Watersheds as Natural Infrastructure for Climate Change Adaptation Wednesday June 28 12:15pm-1:15pm Leads: Roger Phillips (Matrix Solutions Inc. & University of Toronto), Joanna Eyquem (Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo) and Quentin Chiotti (Matrix Solutions Inc.) Natural channel design and watershed management have developed over recent decades with a focus on
- [Design Parameters](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/design-parameters/) - Design Parameters: Balancing approaches and setting Monday June 26 3:25pm-5:15pm and Tuesday June 27 3:30pm-5:10pm LEADS: Mariëtte Pushkar (Matrix Solutions Inc.), Cailey McCutcheon (GeoProcess Research Associates) and Imran Khan (Momentum Earth Sciences Ltd.) Channel restoration or relocation designs typically require the selection of parameters to develop cross-sections, profile, and planform and to determine an appropriate
- [Success Through Infrastructure Failure](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/success-through-failure/) - Success Through Infrastructure Failure: A review of natural channel restoration in urban systems Monday June 26 3:25pm-5:15pm Leads: John Stille (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) and Dean Woolley (Active Innovation Research Inc.) In previous decades, many of the watercourses in urban systems were modified through channelization and armouring. The intent was typically to improve flood
- [Machine Learning](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/machine-learning/) - Role of Machine Learning & Modelling in Fluvial Geomorphology Tuesday June 27 11:20am-12:45pm Leads: Adeyemi Olusola (York University) and Corey Dawson (Dalhousie University) River dynamics are complex and difficult to predict. Machine learning, and new means of data collection (e.g., remote sensing, GIS) offer up new possibilities for understanding these processes, and ultimately improve channel
- [Unexpected Challenges](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/unexpected-challenges/) - Overcoming Unexpected Challenges: Design, implementation & post-construction Monday June 26 1:20pm-3:00pm LEADS: Michael Lawson (GEO Morphix Ltd) and Jason Krompart (Beacon Environmental) This session will focus on the unanticipated challenges, opportunities and lessons learned, that may arise during the planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of natural channel design or ecological restoration projects. Project managers, designers
- [Poster Session](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/posters/) - Poster Session Monday June 26 5:15pm-6:15pm, speed session 5:30-6:00pm, Rozanski Foyer Posters will be up all week. Poster authors will be at their poster on Monday evening, with a speed session 5:30-6:00pm. Back to all session listings Click on the titles below to read the abstract for a given presentation. Titles are listed in presentation
- [Ecohydraulics in Design: Fish passage and habitat suitability](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/ecohydraulics/) - Ecohydraulics in Design: Fish passage and habitat suitability Wednesday June 28 10:45am-1:15pm Leads: Paul Villard (GEO Morphix Ltd. & University of Guelph), Lindsay Davis (GEO Morphix Ltd.) and John Tweedie (GEO Morphix Ltd.) Intersection of hydraulics, fluid mechanics, biology and ecology, and channel corridor design. We welcome presentations that examine hydraulics and design considerations within
- [Training Opportunities](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/workshops/) - Training Opportunities The Natural Channels Initiative remains committed to providing opportunities for professionals to expand their learning and knowledge with respect to Natural Channel Systems. Registration for training workshops are now open to conference attendees. Please note the ROM Fish ID workshop registration is through ROM, see details included in the workshop description below. Please
- [Presenter Information](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/presenter-info/) - Presentation Information Review our program page for information about the schedule. Click on the presentation type below for more information. Speaker Presentations We are really excited about the excellent line-up of activities and presentations for this year’s conference. Thanks for being an important part of our day. Speakers you will receive additional instructions from your
- [Banquet](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/banquet/) - New for 2023 – Banquet – Tuesday June 27, 2023 – at the Cutten Club The banquet will be at the Cutten Club, just north of UofG campus on College Ave, on Tuesday June 27, 2023 (separate ticket item purchased during registration). We anticipate things to get started with some live music by Shakey and
- [2023 Awards and Recognition](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/home/2023-awards-and-recognition/) - 2023 Awards and Recognitions Call for Nominations – nominations due June 5, 2023 Natural Channels Systems Conference Award of Recognition The Natural Channels Initiative recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to natural channel systems. Through their efforts, they have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field of natural channel systems through research, knowledge
- [Contact Us](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/home/contact-us/) - Contact Us Please send all inquiries to the Conference Coordinator. Conference Coordinator: Karen Anderson Allset Inc. karen@allsetinc.com 1-888-274-1364 ext. 103 Co Chairs: Sally Betts (CVC) Jackie Cockburn (University of Guelph)
- [Call for Abstracts](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/call-for-abstracts/) - Call for Abstracts Natural Channels Conference – Abstract Submission Help us create a dynamic and rewarding conference program by submitting an abstract for the upcoming June 2023 conference. Use this form to submit your abstract by March 31, 2023 (we are unable to extend this deadline). Key items: Use the NCC23_abstract-template to ensure your abstract
- [Call for Sessions](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/call-for-sessions/) - Call for Sessions Help shape the 2023 Conference Program – Call for Sessions. Help us create a dynamic and rewarding conference program by proposing a session at the upcoming June 2023 conference using this form. Session proposals are due Dec 15, 2022. To submit a session proposal, please consider how your session fits the conference
- [Venue](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/venue/) - Venue University of Guelph, Guelph ON Canada Join us in Guelph, Ontario, July 6 – 8, 2020 Accommodations There are many choices for accommodations in and around Guelph. We have secured space at the University of Guelph on-campus residence and at the Delta Hotel (which is located across the street from the university campus, ~10
- [Past & Future Conferences](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/home/mb2020/) - Past & Future Conferences Past Natural Channels Initiative Conferences Click here for the 6th Natural Channel Channels Conference Proceedings, held in Guelph, May 2018
- [Schedule](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/program/schedule/) - Conference Schedule Schedule The conference schedule will be posted in early 2019.

## Calendars

- [CWRA Calendar](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/calendar/cwra-calendar/) - [title] [when] [location] [description] [link newwindow="yes"]View Details[/link]

## Timeline Milestones

- [2001](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/2001/) - Établissement, à Waterloo, de la toute première section des Étudiants et jeunes professionnels (EJP).
- [1998](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1998/) - Le Projet WET (projet éducatif sur l’eau s’adressant aux enseignants) est parrainé à l’échelle nationale par l’ACRH.
- [1992](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1992/) - La Société canadienne des sciences hydrologiques (SCSH) est créée en tant que société affiliée de l’ACRH.
- [1987](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1987/) - Le Comité national canadien de l’irrigation et du drainage (CNCID) devient un comité permanent de l’ACRH.
- [1982](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1982/) - Publication du premier numéro du bulletin de l’ACRH « À propos de l’eau ».
- [1968](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1968/) - La WCRA devient une organisation nationale et est rebaptisée « Association canadienne des ressources hydriques ».
- [1962](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1962/) - Lancement de la publication trimestrielle de la WCRA, Reclamation. Le bulletin Reclamation est publié jusqu’en 1976, année à laquelle il est remplacé par la Revue canadienne des ressources hydriques.
- [1947](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1947/) - Fondation de la Western Canada Reclamation Association (WRCA) dont l’Association canadienne des ressources hydriques tire ses origines. La WCRA avait été créée pour promouvoir l’essor, le contrôle, la conservation, la préservation et l’utilisation des ressources en eau dans l’Ouest canadien.
- [1947](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1947/) - CWRA has its roots in the Western Canada Reclamation Association (WCRA), established in 1947. The WCRA was formed to promote the development, control, conservation, preservation and utilization of the water resources of Western Canada.
- [1962](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1962/) - The WCRA’s quarterly publication, Reclamation, published its first issue. Reclamation was published until 1976 when it was succeeded by the Canadian Water Resources Journal.
- [1968](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1968/) - The WCRA became a national organization and the name was changed to the Canadian Water Resources Association.
- [1982](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1982/) - Water News, the CWRA’s newsletter, was first published.
- [1984](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1984/) - CWRA made its first scholarship awards to recognize outstanding Canadian Students, pursuing studies related to water.
- [1987](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1987/) - The Canadian Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (CANCID) became a permanent committee of CWRA.
- [1992](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1992/) - The Canadian Society for Hydrological Sciences (CSHS) was created as an affiliated society of CWRA.
- [1998](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1998/) - Water Education for Teachers (Project WET) is sponsored nationally by the CWRA.
- [2001](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/2001/) - The first chapter of the Students and Young Professionals (SYP) was established in Waterloo.
- [1984](https://naturalchannels.cwra.org/timeline/1984/) - CWRA made its first scholarship awards to recognize outstanding Canadian Students, pursuing studies related to water.

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