The Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) annual conference discussions will focus on trends and new challenges related to water quantity and quality.

Climate change, altered land use, energy requirements and hydropower development are some examples of the challenges that water resources managers must face.

This national conterence will be held in Quebec City in June 2009. More than 400 participants are expected to attend plenary and specific sessions, poster presentations, social events and technical tours.

Following are some of the topics that will be covered:

• surface and groundwater
• urban hydrology
• irrigation and drainage
• climate and hydrologic modelling
• statistical hydrology
• extreme events
• reservoir management
• hydropower
• erosion and sedimentation
• water quality
• aquatic ecosystems
• public safety related to water resources

WELCOME TO QUEBEC CITY

The Quebec Branch of the CWRA invites you to this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site, which just celebrated 400 years of history. The conference will be held at Loews Le Concorde, located in the heart of the city and within walking distance from the old town.

www.loewshotels.com