Public Lecture

Sustainable Prairie Water Management

Description: Water availability in the Prairie region is shifting due to climate change and evolving water management practices. The interconnected nature of water resources in the Prairie region underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure a sustainable water future. Join us for a conversation by local academic and community experts about Saskatchewan’s current and future water situation, including the challenges of water resource allocation and impacts to communities.
Participants:
 
Moderator
  • Lawrence Martz, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography and Planning, University of Saskatchewan
Panelists
  • John Pomeroy, Canada Research Chair in Water Resource and Climate Change, Director of Global Water Futures and Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan
  • Corinne Schuster-Wallace, Executive Director, Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan
  • Patrick Cherneski, Executive Director, Prairie Provinces Water Board, Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Dakota Odgers, Saskatchewan Agriculture Producer, Covers & Co.
  • Deon Hassler, President of the Saskatchewan First Nation Water Association, Circuit Rider Trainer for File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council
Details:
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon (715 Broadway Ave)
  • Date: Sunday, June 16th
  • Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
  • Doors open: 6:30 pm
  • Concession items available for purchase.
  • By attending this event, you agree to abide by the CWRA Anti-Harassment Policy and the CWRA2024 Code of Conduct to ensure the event is a safe and respectful space for everyone.