Canadian Water Network

The Canadian Water Network (CWN) is an organization that connects researchers in Canada with those who need to make decisions about the use of water in Canada.[1] The network was founded in 2001 by the Networks of Centers of Excellence and its headquarters are currently located in Waterloo, Ontario. The Scientific Director is Dr. Simon Courtenay and the Executive Director is Bernadette Conant, M.Sc. The Canadian Water Network receives $46 000 000 of funding from the Canadian Government through 2012.[2]

The Canadian Water Network moved to new headquarters in the University of Waterloo campus after their previous headquarters became property of Research in Motion. The network protects watersheds, ecosystems and public safety around Canada. The CWN has reduced waterborne illnesses and advanced technology, management and governance of Canada's water resources. The network is now one of the leading organizations in water management in Canada.

The CWN has appeared several times in the media, appearing in the magazine Canada Water News[3] several times and have also appeared on National TV after a conference in Ottawa.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cwn-rce.ca/
  2. ↑ http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/NetworksCentres-CentresReseaux/NCE-RCE/CWN-RCE_eng.asp
  3. ↑ Canada Water News Annual Magazine 2008

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