Geoff Graham makes the case that Canada can learn from the U.K. about flood risk management. He covers the Hull Flood, 2007 in the north east of England, as a case study and the government's response to the flood and new legislation in 2010. He finished with comments on how Alberta and Canada can learn from U.K.'s experience.
Geoff Graham is an associate in water resources with AMEC Environment and Infrastructure, Calgary, Alberta.
From March 12-14th, 2013, people involved in water issues in Alberta met in Red Deer to discuss ideas and plans for managing water resources. The conference, jointly hosted by the Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) Alberta Chapter and Alberta Watershed Planning & Advisory Councils (WPACs), emphasized the integrated planning that is necessary for water management in the future.
The Alberta Land-use Knowledge Network was able to record many of the keynote speakers and conference presentations.