----- Original Message ----- From: EnviroEng at UofT To: UTERN-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 2:22 PM Subject: Water Resources Seminar - November 14 University of Toronto - CWRA Student Chapter Fall 2001 Series - Seminar 3 Who: All individuals interested in water resources are invited - there is no cost to attend What: Presentation on Toronto Region Conservation Authority Watershed Management Activities. Presented by Sonya Meek, G. Bowen, and S. Jarvie, TRCA. Organized by the Canadian Water Resources Association - Ontario Branch (CWRA) Where: University of Toronto, Galbraith Building, Room 117, GB117, located at 35 St. George Street, between University Ave., and Spadina Ave., North of College St. When: Wednesday November 14, 2001, 12:00 to 1:00 Why: Learn about the water resources industry and future opportunities Details: Informal lecture/discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. You are invited to learn about current projects and opportunities within the water resources industry. The third University of Toronto Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) student chapter seminar is scheduled for Wednesday November 14, 2001, at 12:00 noon on the University of Toronto Campus in GB117. A campus map can be viewed at http://oracle.osm.utoronto.ca/map/ This seminar will focus on highlights of the current TRCA Watershed Management Activities with: An introduction to TRCA's Mandate and Programs (S. Meek); Watershed Management Planning and Reporting: Duffins Watershed Example (G.Bowen); the Regional Watershed Monitoring Network (S. Jarvie); and TRCA's Research Needs (S. Meek). Following the presentation, the seminar room is available until 2pm for discussion with the speakers. The Student Chapter monthly seminar series will be held on campus throughout the term and culminate in a late winter/early spring networking evening with local professionals in the water resources community. Guest speakers will make 45-minute presentations during the seminars on topics ranging from projects with which they are involved and current water resources issues to the development of their careers in this field and future opportunities for students. Attendees will have the opportunity to a.. Hear about current projects and recent advancements in water resources industry including the application of the current technology b.. Learn about the experiences and careers of water resources professionals c.. Network with potential employers to learn about future career opportunities d.. Meet people that can give you an advantage over your competitors when finding future employment e.. Become student members of the CWRA and gain eligibility for scholarships f.. Find out about research needs of the water resources industry There is no cost to attend any of these seminars and they are open to anyone interested in water resources related issues and opportunities. Students are welcome to become student members of the CWRA for an annual fee of $40+GST that includes a subscription to the semi-annual journal and quarterly newsletter, but membership is not a requirement to attend the seminars. Seminar 4 of the fall series is scheduled for Wednesday November 28, 2001, at 12 PM in Room GB117 (Seminar 2 was cancelled because of unexpected health problems with the scheduled speaker). At Seminar 4, Jennifer Harker from Dillon Consulting Ltd. will discuss multidisciplinary approaches in engineering and environmental design. Future topics in 2002 might include Ontario Power Generation's turbine hydraulic performance testing and large flow measurement, St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario Levels Regulation. Possible field tours include Ontario Power Generation's test facility at their Niagara plant and other facilities or projects in the GTA. For additional information about this seminar, becoming involved in the student chapter executive or about the CWRA, please contact: Todd Neff, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Engineering Director Stormceptor Canada Inc. (416) 960-9900 tneff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Most members of the CWRA are employed in the local water resources industry. Employers include environmental and engineering consultants, government and non-government organizations, and other private companies; these organizations include but not limited to the following: CH2M Hill Canada Limited Deloitte & Touche, Environment Services Dillon Consulting Ltd. Environment Canada Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Ministry of Transportation Ontario Power Generation Planning and Engineering Initiatives Ltd. Stormceptor Group of Companies Totten Sims Hubicki Toronto Region Conservation Authority XCG Consultants Ltd ----------- TUGS GENERAL ANOUNCEMENT MAILING LIST - http://tugsonline.cjb.net