Wetlands and Natural Infrastructure in a Changing Climate: Workshop

Location

Cochrane RancheHouse 101 Ranchehouse Road
Cochrane AB T4C 2K8
Canada

Event Date and Time
February 21st, 2025 at 8:30am MST to February 21st, 2025 at 4:00pm MST

The 2025 BRBC Legislation and Policy Committee Workshop will be focused on wetlands and natural infrastructure in a changing climate. The agenda will consist of presentations throughout the day, as well as a workshop component and panel discussion in the afternoon.

Presenters include:

Dr. Judy Stewart, BRBC Legislation and Policy Committee: Jurisdiction over Wetland Conservation and Management
Dr. Felix Nwaishi, Mount Royal University: Importance of Wetlands and Natural Infrastructure in Climate Adaptation
Dr. Nilo Sinnatamby, The Miistakis Institute: Bow Basin Regional Wetland Database: Decision-Making Support Tool for Municipalities
Chris Manderson, BRBC Board of Directors, Wetlands Specialist: Unintended Consequences of Wetland Policies
Laura Roberts, The City of Calgary: Urban municipal perspective on wetland/natural infrastructure planning
Jay White, Aquality: Riparian Setback Matrix Model, Foothills County
Roy Brooke, Natural Assets Initiative: Green Infrastructure and Natural Assets Management


Full agenda here

Catered snacks and lunch will be provided. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if registration is received before Friday February 14.