Alberta’s Water Stakeholders

Inside Education and Navigate 2012 are thrilled to introduce the exciting guests we have joining the summit program to discuss who relies on Alberta’s water.

Heather Hendrie, City of Calgary, Water Services

Check out these slides from Heather’s interactive presentation - I heart Calgary  Water

We are excited to welcome Heather to discuss water use and development from a municipal perspective. By highlighting the programs and strategies that have been implemented to address the water quality and quantity challenges that come with a growing population in a large urban centre, the City of Calgary can showcase how water services, infrastructure, and stewardship all play a vital role in our relationship to our water resources. Heather’s knowledge and passion inspired our participants at Inside Education’s Watershed Education Professional Development Tour and we are thrilled to have her participate in Navigate 2012! Learn more about the City of Calgary, Water Services

Ron McMullin, Alberta Irrigation Projects Association

Presentation - Inside Education 2012 – Irrigation

Ron is the executive direction of the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association (AIPA), and we are delighted to have him join us to speak on behalf of irrigation – one of the largest stakeholders in Alberta water resources. Ron will highlight how irrigation provides the water necessary food production, communities and businesses, recreation opportunities and habitat and describe how the AIPA is working to minimize the impacts on both water quantity and quality. Find out how every drop counts at http://www.aipa.ca/

David Hill, Executive Director, Water Resources, Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions

One of the great discussions we will be having at the summit highlights the connections between energy use and our water resources. As a leader in this area, Alberta Innovates is an ideal organization to discuss the science and technology that shapes how our energy development both uses and conserves water. Highlighting how water is used in the production, transportation and refining of fossil fuels and the various projects aimed at minimize water use we are so excited to welcome David Hill and his colleagues to help develop our understanding of energy, water, science and technology. Check out Alberta Innovates

Scott Taylor, Manager Water Resources, TransAlta