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What Canada’s Melting Glaciers Tell USask Researchers
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It may seem unfathomable, but these masses of ice are melting at an alarming rate. Canadian glaciers have shrunk 15 per cent since 1985, and estimated glacier loss in the Rockies could rise to 100 per cent by the end of the century, according to University of Saskatchewan (USask) hydrology PhD candidate Caroline Aubry-Wake. Full Article
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2021 Let's Talk About Water Film Festival
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The 2021 Film Festival will release a curated monthly film program that explores a designated theme through the lens of feature-length and short films. The 2021 season will culminate the last week of June, highlighting the winners of the International and Youth Film Prize competitions.
In 2020, Film Festival films gained over 13,000 views from viewers in nearly 40 countries. Click below to register, enter the virtual theatre, and watch the 2021 films.
Film Festival Website
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Let's Talk About Water Podcast
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In this episode, Jay talks with an old friend about hope: hope for cleaner and safer water in America. Felicia Marcus is an attorney/consultant who has served in government, the non-profit world, and the private sector. She's been a board member on numerous national and international bodies, including one that oversees Canada-U.S. water issues. She is currently the Landreth Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Woods Institute Water in the West Program. >> listen here
LTAW is a podcast about the future of our planet's water — and why you should care!
Catch up on LTAW podcast episodes >> LTAW episodes
LTAW is hosted by Jay Famiglietti and produced by The Walrus Lab
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People Around the World (PAW) Conference
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Feb 2 & 3, 2021
PAW brings together expert research, applied knowledge, and lived experiences to create the path forward for stronger, more resilient societies in the wake of COVID-19, and on the way to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030.
more information>>
Trainee Research Competition>>
GIWS has 8 complimentary registrations! If you are interested in attending PAW, please contact Palash Sanyal.
GIWS is proud to be a platinum sponsor of
PAW 2021.
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USask researchers use
Fort McMurray model to develop ice-jam flood mitigation assessment process
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USask and Innovate Canmore partner to boost technology innovation and impact
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The city of Fort McMurray, Alta., which has a lengthy history of flooding, is among communities adjacent to northern rivers across Canada that regularly confront the expensive problem caused by ice jams during spring ice breakup, or even at freeze-up or mid-winter breakup. Full Article
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The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is building on its long-standing presence in the Town of Canmore and the broader Bow Valley Region in Alberta by engaging with The Innovate Canmore Group. Full Article
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Breaking Through Language Barriers
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Dr. Saman Razavi, Associate Professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan, has written two impactful articles on EDI. In Celebrate diversity, embrace equity and cultivate inclusion, in the December 2020 issue of University Affairs, Dr. Razavi reflects on the idea that while diversity is relatively easy to quantify, equity and inclusion require intention and action. In Breaking through language barriers in the January 2021 issue, of Science Dr. Razavi offers practical tips to overcoming language barriers in the lab for newcomers and those striving to create an inclusive and supportive lab environment. In sharing his perspective, Saman hopes to inspire others to share their unique experiences to create a positive dialogue about EDI in academia and society. Full Article
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Upcoming Webinars, Lectures & Events
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Women+Water Lecture Series
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Lecture 2: Sustainable Ecosystems
Guest: Isabelle Durance, Cardiff University (UK)
Host: Jared Wolfe, University of Saskatchewan
February 11, 2021
11:30 am MST | 12:30 pm CST
1:30 pm EST
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Regional Freshwater Forum - Prairies
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The Government of Canada is undertaking public consultation on the new Canada Water Agency through national and regional virtual forums
February 18, 2021
For more information and to register, visit the Government of Canada's PlaceSpeak site.
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School of Environment and Sustainability Info Sessions
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On-line talks, covering a wide range of water security related issues. The talks are scheduled form 14:30 (GMT) each Friday and last for 30-40 minutes followed with a short Q&A session.
Next talk: 26 Feb 14.30: Tree Water Deficit - Source Water Partitioning, Magali Nehemy (University of Saskatchewan)
If anyone (students/pdf/faculty) would like to present at this webinar series, please email Andrew Schofield (SchofieldA@cardiff.ac.uk) or Stacey Dumanski (Stacey.dumanski@usask.ca)
To register click here.
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Global Climate Action Challenge
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March 2021
Student groups ideate solutions which help contribute to addressing real life climate challenges, then have 10 days to work on their solution.
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CRIPE Workshop on River Ice
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August 29 to
September 1
Saskatoon, SK
Due to the unprecedented pandemic situation, this year both in-person and online options are being considered and the final decision will be announced in March 2021.
more information>>
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CWRA 2021 National Conference
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May31-June 4th Online
Details to be announced soon. Stay tunded to the conference website.
more information>>
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Shrinking ice caps and glaciers could create water crisis, study finds
January 28, 2021 - CBC News
What Canada’s melting glaciers tell USask researchers
January 8, 2021 - USask Research Profile and Impact
Wastewater testing for COVID-19 virus reaches its 'full potential' in N.W.T.
December 10, 2020 - CBC News
PCs ram through budget bill, sending environmental protections back to the days of Mike Harris
December 10, 2020 - The Pointer
Fort McMurray residents still cleaning, considering options after spring flooding
December 5, 2020 - Lethbridge News Now
Resourceful scientist, adventuring entrepreneur, pioneering playwright among latest Sask. CBC Future 40 winner
December 3, 2020 - CBC News
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Brinkmann, M., Ouellet, J. D., Zennegg, M., Buchinger, S., Reifferscheid, G., & Hollert, H. (2020). Combined sediment desorption and bioconcentration model to predict levels of dioxin-like chemicals in fish. Science of The Total Environment, 143891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143891
Das, A., Lindenschmidt, K. E. (2021). Evaluation of the implications of ice‐jam flood mitigation measures. Journal of Flood Risk Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.12697
Essery, R., Kim, H., Wang, L., Bartlett, P., Boone, A., Brutel-Vuilmet, C., Burke, E., Cuntz, M., Decharme, B., Dutra, E., Fang, X., Gusev, Y., Hagemann, S., Haverd, V., Kontu, A., Krinner, G., Lafaysse, M., Lejeune, Y., Marke, T., Marks, D., Marty, C., Menard, C. B., Nasonova, O., Nitta, T., Pomeroy, J., Schädler, G., Semenov, V., Smirnova, T., Swenson, S., Turkov, D., Wever, N., and Yuan, H. (2020) Snow cover duration trends observed at sites and predicted by multiple models, The Cryosphere, 14, 4687–4698, https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-14-4687-2020, 2020
Menard, C. B., Essery, R., Krinner, G., Arduini, G., Bartlett, P., Boone, A., ... & Yuan, H. (2020). Scientific and human errors in a snow model intercomparison. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 1-46. https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-19-0329.1
Minnes, S., Gaspard, V., Loring, P. A., Baulch, H., & Breen, S. P. (2020). Transforming conflict over natural resources: a socio-ecological systems analysis of agricultural drainage. FACETS. https://doi.org/10.1139/facets-2020-0031
Shook, K., Papalexiou, S., & Pomeroy, J. W. Quantifying the effects of Prairie depressional storage complexes on drainage basin connectivity. Journal of Hydrology, 593, 125846.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2020.125846
Williams, B. S., Das, A., Johnston, P., Luo, B., & Lindenschmidt, K. E. (2020). Measuring the skill of an operational ice jam flood forecasting system. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 102001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.102001
Williams, B., Das, A., Luo, B., & Lindenschmidt, K. E. (2020). An ice jam flood hazard assessment of a lowland river and its terminus inland delta. Natural Hazards, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-020-04425-7 |
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March 1-5, 2021
Open to students within and beyond the CREATE for Water Security program.
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Podcast will explore climate change’s impact on Dehcho
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A new podcast called All Ages, All Voices – or Azhǫ Gots’ęndeh, Dánét’ée Goghae Azhǫ in Dene Zhatie – provides a platform for Dehcho Dene to discuss how climate change is impacting their region.
“We know that when people think First Nations, they often think traditions. We also want to bring in the ideas and innovations … for figuring out new and better ways to approach similar problems,” Full Article
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In this series, we will be exploring how systems built to help communities adapt and grow while dealing with the impacts of climate change can also contribute to managing other shocks and stressors, like the current global pandemic.
Visit Website
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The Cold Regions Hydrological Modelling Platform – a tool for hydrological modelling based on the understanding gained from process investigations in research basins
More Details
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Funding, Scholarship & Conference Opportunities
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Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards
Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take bold steps towards change. Scientific excellence and community engagement are necessary to overcome the challenges our world will face in feeding 9 billion people and beyond.
Applications Due: February 28th
more information>>
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CMOS - Weather Research House NSERC Scholarship Supplement
This scholarship is awarded to a student in atmospheric or ocean sciences who has succeeded in winning an NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship or an NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship. The initial award is $5,000 and is renewable for a second year provided the student continues to hold the NSERC postgraduate scholarship. Deadline: April 20, 2021
more information>>
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NEW! Assistant/Associate Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering
University of Arizona
Anticipated start date Aug 2021
NEW! Canada Research Chair Positions (up to 10 candidates for Tier 1 and Tier 2 positions)
Western University
Application reviews begin January 24, 2021
NEW! Assistant Professor, Geosciences
Salt Lake Community College
Priority reviews begin January 21, 2021
Hydrologist/GoldSim Modeller
Robertson GeoConsultants Inc.
Vancouver, BC
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