Wetlands and Natural Infrastructure in a Changing Climate: Workshop

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 Univsersity: 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
• additional presentations and full agenda to be announced soon!

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

Marsh wetland. Photo credit: Cows and Fish

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 Ranchehouse Road, Cochrane, Canada