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Canadian Water Resources Journal
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The Canadian Water Resources Journal was first published in the fall of 1976 and it has grown in stature to be recognized as a quality and important publication in the water resources field. Manuscripts are classified as research, an application or an invited paper on a topic of special interest. Before being accepted for publication, all papers are reviewed by at least two qualified referees. Manuscripts are accepted in English or French.
The Canadian Water Resources Journal accepts manuscripts in English or French and publishes abstracts in both official languages. Preference is given to manuscripts focusing on information and policy aspects of Canadian water management. Specifically, manuscripts should stimulate public awareness and understanding of Canada’s water resources, encourage recognition of the high priority of water as a resource, and provide new or increased knowledge on some aspect of Canada’s water. Articles focused on experiences outside Canada are welcomed, especially when implications for Canada are discussed.
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CWRA Bookstore
A Canadian Environmental Chronicle (1954-2015)
Author: James. P. Bruce. “This is a book that, by showing how it was done, can recharge Canada’s environmental scientists and managers to refresh their pursuit of a sustainable planet….”- John Pomeroy, Ph. D., Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change. Price $19.00C CAD.
Putting Prediction in Ungauged Basins into Practice
Authors: J.W. Pomeroy, C. Spence, and P.H. Whitfield. A collection of Conference papers and proceedings. The workshop was supported by IAHS and the Canadian Society for Hydrological Sciences and organized by the Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan. Price $21.99 CAD.
Common Sense and Other Heresies: Selected Papers on Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering
Author: Vít Klemeš. A collection of papers by Vít Klemeš (1932–2010) that provide an insight to the science and practice of hydrology. Reading Klemeš’s work continues to be a refreshing, enlightening and inspiring experience. Price $50.00 CAD.
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Service Beyond Measure: The Story of Water Survey of Canada
Order your copy of Dale R Kimmett’s excellent history of the Water Survey of Canada through our website. The book is beautifully bound, with gorgeous photos and an engaging history of the organization. The price is $70, which includes shipping.
A Canadian Vision and Strategy for Water in the 21st Century
Rob de Loë
The importance of water for Canada’s environment, economy and society is increasingly recognized by citizens, governments and corporations, observes Rob de Loë. Over the past decade, water has gained prominence on the political agenda, and new actors have emerged. However, he cautions, there is a lack of national coordination, which jeopardizes our ability to respond to the complex water related challenges and opportunities. There is now a consensus that there needs to be an action-oriented, pan-Canadian vision and strategy. After reviewing the positive developments of the last few years, de Loë outlines the main features of such a strategy, which would include “acknowledgement of shared responsibility for water in Canada; a flexible and adaptive approach; and a strategic stance that focuses on areas where a national perspective is needed, and where the benefits of collaboration are evident.”
L’importance de l’eau pour l’environnement, l’économie et la société est de plus en plus reconnue par la population, les gouvernements et les entreprises du pays, observe Rob
de Loë. Depuis 10 ans, la question s’est graduellement imposée à l’ordre du jour et de nouveaux acteurs sont apparus. Mais la coordination nationale est encore lacunaire, prévient l’auteur, et notre capacité de réagir à la complexité des défis et de profiter des possibilités qui s’annoncent reste à démontrer. Au moins un consensus sur la nécessité d’élaborer une vision et une stratégie nationales axées sur l’action s’est maintenant dégagé. L’auteur recense les avancées des dernières années, puis souligne les grands éléments d’une telle stratégie : « Ses principales caractéristiques comprennent la reconnaissance d’une responsabilité partagée sur la question de l’eau, une approche souple et adaptative, et une démarche centrée sur les domaines qui nécessitent une perspective nationale et qui profiteraient clairement d’une collaboration. »
