Alberta, Canada, at risk of severe drought this year, has unveiled the “largest water-sharing agreement in [Canada’s] history,” in which major water users voluntarily reduce water use to tackle climate challenges. This landmark agreement is the culmination of years of collaboration and negotiation. How did they do it? Using a breakthrough model that allowed stakeholders to test different water-sharing scenarios in real time, inspiring a collaborative process that built trust and consensus among diverse user groups. Discover how stakeholders from farming, wastewater, drinking water, and business teamed up using Hazen and WaterSMART Solutions Ltd.'s tools to chart their water future. #Alberta https://lnkd.in/gdhrjcmk
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ALBERTANS HAVE HAD A WATER SCARE…AND THAT’S A GOOD THING. It’s a “good thing” because it has shifted a broad mindset from perceptions of abundance to the realities of scarcity. Between drought alerts, broken municipal feeder mains and browning lawns, water has moved to the forefront of our collective consciousness. That’s where it should have been in the first place – and ideally, that’s where it should remain as a critical component of changing climate contexts and how we adapt to them. One dimension that became readily apparent is this: water is an economic lubricant. The best way to think about the critical dynamics water plays in both sustaining economies and expanding them is to focus on specific basins, where the criticality of water stewardship can be drawn in stark terms. That’s why the final report by the superb team at WaterSMART Solutions Ltd. that focuses on the South Saskatchewan River Basin (SSRB) is an important read. Commissioned by the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association, the recently wrapped up report defines itself as an "adaptation roadmap" for the SSRB. It takes a granular look at what needs to be gone (and what can be done) to ensure water resilience via effective near and long-term planning. Indeed, this report builds on collaborative work that has been underway in the SSRB since 2016 when the initial roadmap was navigated. Then, it outlined more than 30 strategies, some of which were already underway. That earlier work in turn had its genesis in collaboration efforts that date to 2010. The current report, which stresses critical operational management, makes this point emphatically: "Water resources are the key to balancing provincial growth with maintaining a sustainable and clean water supply for safe, secure drinking water for all and preserving a healthy aquatic ecosystem. It is imperative that water managers continue to have up-to-date operational tools available to meet the needs of the basin, especially in the context of a changing climate." #water #environment #climate #economy Find the report here: https://lnkd.in/dQRPeUEv Kim Sturgess Steve Herman Claire Jackson Rajiv Ramchandra David Hood Bemal Mehta Terry Jbeili Tanya Fagnan Margo Jarvis Redelback Todd Latham Rebecca Schulz Tricia Stadnyk
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Today, we co-hosted a roundtable on water management & drought mitigation with Calgary Economic Development & Business Council of Alberta. We appreciate the valuable insights shared by industry, government & academia as we think about effectively managing our province’s resources. Topics of discussion included: • Innovation to support water efficiency. • Collaboration across all levels of government, post-secondary institutions, and businesses for effective water management. • Improving predictive models to better anticipate future precipitation and melt levels for proactive water management and drought mitigation. We extend our gratitude to all participants for their valuable insights and contributions. These discussions are crucial in our ongoing efforts to manage our province’s resources effectively. #yycbiz #ableg
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ALBERTANS HAVE HAD A WATER SCARE…AND THAT’S A GOOD THING. It’s a “good thing” because it has shifted a broad mindset from perceptions of abundance to the realities of scarcity. Between drought alerts, broken municipal feeder mains and browning lawns, water has moved to the forefront of our collective consciousness. That’s where it should have been in the first place – and ideally, that’s where it should remain as a critical component of changing climate contexts and how we adapt to them. One dimension that became readily apparent is this: water is an economic lubricant. The best way to think about the critical dynamics water plays in both sustaining economies and expanding them is to focus on specific basins, where the criticality of water stewardship can be drawn in stark terms. That’s why the final report by the superb team at WaterSMART Solutions Ltd. that focuses on the South Saskatchewan River Basin (SSRB) is an important read. Commissioned by the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association, the recently wrapped up report defines itself as an "adaptation roadmap" for the SSRB. It takes a granular look at what needs to be gone (and what can be done) to ensure water resilience via effective near and long-term planning. Indeed, this report builds on collaborative work that has been underway in the SSRB since 2016 when the initial roadmap was navigated. Then, it outlined more than 30 strategies, some of which were already underway. That earlier work in turn had its genesis in collaboration efforts that date to 2010. The current report, which stresses critical operational management, makes this point emphatically: "Water resources are the key to balancing provincial growth with maintaining a sustainable and clean water supply for safe, secure drinking water for all and preserving a healthy aquatic ecosystem. It is imperative that water managers continue to have up-to-date operational tools available to meet the needs of the basin, especially in the context of a changing climate." #water #environment #climate #economy Find the report here: https://lnkd.in/dQRPeUEv Kim Sturgess Steve Herman Claire Jackson Rajiv Ramchandra David Hood Bemal Mehta Terry Jbeili Tanya Fagnan Margo Jarvis Redelback Todd Latham Rebecca Schulz Tricia Stadnyk
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💧Today is #WorldWaterDay and we’re happy to showcase how we supported TasWater’s facilities in preventing sewage spills. A sewage spill infiltrated an important Tasmanian nature reserve, with adverse environmental and economic consequences. To prevent further harm, TasWater deployed AVEVA’s PI System, which used a #data-analytics solution to predict blockages before they turned into spills. TasWater improved its operational efficiency and organizational change, freeing up time to focus on #innovation. Explore how AVEVA™ PI System helped to support the #digitaltransformation goals of Tasmania’s primary water and sewage utility and is still mitigating #environmental disasters in the Australian state today 👉 https://bit.ly/3TsBHvm 🌊 🌍 #Sustainability #WaterForAll #CleanWater
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For every cubic metre of soil you excavate and dispose of, you will use 1.8 cubic metres of water! In contrast, in situ remediation uses 0.05 cubic metres per cubic meter. Reports like the one below showing the water crisis in Alberta and Saskatchewan, were one of the main reasons why Derek Peak and I co-founded #EMS. If you want to help keep Alberta and Saskatchewan a vibrant farming and industrial heartland, use #InSitu remediation technologies. In situ is cheaper and much more sustainable. For example, the average site excavation is ~3,000 cubic metres. Excavating uses 540,000 litres of water, which must be cleaned and is unavailable to farms and families. Use in situ to reduce your site liability costs and help sustain Alberta and Saskatchewan villages, towns, and cities. #soil #remediation #insitu #EMS
ALBERTANS HAVE HAD A WATER SCARE…AND THAT’S A GOOD THING. It’s a “good thing” because it has shifted a broad mindset from perceptions of abundance to the realities of scarcity. Between drought alerts, broken municipal feeder mains and browning lawns, water has moved to the forefront of our collective consciousness. That’s where it should have been in the first place – and ideally, that’s where it should remain as a critical component of changing climate contexts and how we adapt to them. One dimension that became readily apparent is this: water is an economic lubricant. The best way to think about the critical dynamics water plays in both sustaining economies and expanding them is to focus on specific basins, where the criticality of water stewardship can be drawn in stark terms. That’s why the final report by the superb team at WaterSMART Solutions Ltd. that focuses on the South Saskatchewan River Basin (SSRB) is an important read. Commissioned by the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association, the recently wrapped up report defines itself as an "adaptation roadmap" for the SSRB. It takes a granular look at what needs to be gone (and what can be done) to ensure water resilience via effective near and long-term planning. Indeed, this report builds on collaborative work that has been underway in the SSRB since 2016 when the initial roadmap was navigated. Then, it outlined more than 30 strategies, some of which were already underway. That earlier work in turn had its genesis in collaboration efforts that date to 2010. The current report, which stresses critical operational management, makes this point emphatically: "Water resources are the key to balancing provincial growth with maintaining a sustainable and clean water supply for safe, secure drinking water for all and preserving a healthy aquatic ecosystem. It is imperative that water managers continue to have up-to-date operational tools available to meet the needs of the basin, especially in the context of a changing climate." #water #environment #climate #economy Find the report here: https://lnkd.in/dQRPeUEv Kim Sturgess Steve Herman Claire Jackson Rajiv Ramchandra David Hood Bemal Mehta Terry Jbeili Tanya Fagnan Margo Jarvis Redelback Todd Latham Rebecca Schulz Tricia Stadnyk
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