Concurrent Presentations
Impacts and risk identification for the new normal
What are the impacts of extreme weather and unforeseen events on our municipal water systems that are dominant elements of risk to our public, environmental and economic health? How can we move to more proactive, event-based thinking in response?
The business of getting to sustainable systems
There is little debate on the need for effective and sustainable water systems. The real challenge is how to maximize investments to achieve the goals of sustainability and resilience. What are the key questions and options for Canadian communities?
Infrastructure and planning approaches for more resilient systems
Resiliency is an increasingly important concept in planning for a strong future for our communities. What are the options and elements of effective lifecycle management that can advance our ability to get there?
Communications: Public concerns, facts and tough decisions
Water managers are often faced with making tough decisions that are not always popular with the public. This session will explore where connecting science and decisions to what matters to the public can help garner support and lead to more effective water management.
