##  [Wetlands and Natural Infrastructure in a Changing Climate: Workshop](/portal/wetland-knowledge/events/wetlands-and-natural-infrastructure-changing-climate-workshop) 

Organization

[Bow River Basin Council](/organization/bow-river-basin-council-1)

 

 

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 

 

 [Register Here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wetlands-and-natural-infrastructure-in-a-changing-climate-workshop-tickets-1141074096339?aff=oddtdtcreator) 

 

The 2025 BRBC [Legislation and Policy Committee](https://brbc.ab.ca/lpcommittee) 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](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/62f582febb0b3104adabb617/t/679a5b8097f9cc6896ca6c08/1738169217463/250221_Wetlands+Workshop+Agenda.pdf)

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