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February 6, 2026
Join our Spring 2026 Mentoring Cohort! We are very excited for another round of our popular National Mentoring Program, which will be running this March and April. Apply to be a mentee or mentor with us on our website. Know a Student or Young Professional working in water resources? Tell them about our programming!
January 20, 2026
Applications for our Graduate Scholarships in Water Resources close on January 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Do you know a student working in water resources? Learn more about the scholarships and APPLY TODAY on our website!
December 19, 2025
The CWRA 2026 National Conference has launched its Call for Presentations! We invite you to submit your presentation to be considered for our programme by February 20, 2026!
November 7, 2025
⚓ Registration is now open for the CWRA 2026 Midterm Conference “Connecting the Drops: Water Management in an Evolving World” on January 30th, 2026 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Join us for a full-day session featuring 10 outstanding speakers from the public, academic, and private sectors. This conference provides participants with sessions on the latest applications of cutting-edge science and proven practical implementation and adaptation of existing water resources infrastructure. Add on the (Optional) Pre-Conference Technical Workshop on Thursday, January 29th. See you in 2026!
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Professional Development Events
CWRA is the oldest and largest member-based water resources management association in Canada today. One of CWRA’s main goals is to serve its members by delivering programs, publications, educational opportunities and services, such as conferences, courses, events, scholarships and partnerships.
Expertise and Services
CWRA’s members provide expertise and professional knowledge services in a variety of ways from reviewing and editing water resources management documents to serving on technical advisory committees. The majority of this work is on national, multi-sectoral water related issues.
Resources and Publications
CWRA produces many different publications and resources, some of which are exclusive to members. These include Project WET Canada programming and instructional resources, our member magazine WaterNews, and the Canadian Water Resources Journal.
CWRA members have a wide range of backgrounds – water engineers, hydrologists, geographers, biologists, climate scientists, planners, modelers, academics, industry representatives, and policy makers.
Why join CWRA? Our members:
- Receive discounts to conferences, workshops, webinars, and technical courses;
- Value professional networking opportunities to share ideas with academics, practitioners, and government;
- Gain insight into water and climate-related issues through our publications and webinars;
- Have access to our Water News magazine and quarterly Canadian Water Resources Journal;
- Learn what’s happening across jurisdictions and with other water-related disciplines in Canada;
- Build relationships, form partnerships, and create collaborations;
- Enjoy the opportunity to volunteer in Canada’s vibrant water community; and so much more!
You can join as an individual student, young professional, regular, or retired member of CWRA. Add on an affiliate membership to CANCID, CSHS, and NASH. Interested in a group membership? Join as a corporate member today!
