OUR MISSION
Water security is a critical global priority. At least 60% of Canada’s drinking water originates in forests. Healthy forests contribute significantly to water purification through natural processes such as infiltration.
Natural disturbances and extreme weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods can severely impact the sources of drinking water by adding sediment, nutrients, and contaminants to the water. Climate change is increasing the occurence of these events which can lead to long-lasting -- decades or longer -- water quality deterioration.
The forWater Network brings together university researchers, industry and government partners from drinking water and land management, environment, industrial forestry, public health, and knowledge mobilization to find new approaches to protecting drinking water and adapting to a changing climate.
Natural disturbances and extreme weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods can severely impact the sources of drinking water by adding sediment, nutrients, and contaminants to the water. Climate change is increasing the occurence of these events which can lead to long-lasting -- decades or longer -- water quality deterioration.
The forWater Network brings together university researchers, industry and government partners from drinking water and land management, environment, industrial forestry, public health, and knowledge mobilization to find new approaches to protecting drinking water and adapting to a changing climate.
RESEARCH. FROM SOURCE TO TAP.
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WATERSHED SCIENCE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
Investigation of forest management impacts on water quality to protect against natural disturbances |
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DOWNSTREAM EFFECTS
Evaluation of how far downstream the effects of forest management are detectable on water quality |
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DRINKING WATER TREATABILITY
Evaluation of drinking water treatment addressing changes in source water quality due to wildfire, hurricanes, and floods |
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RESOURCE ECONOMICS
Quantification of the environmental, social, and economic costs and benefits of forest management practices to protect source water from natural disturbances |
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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Providing enhanced water security training for 110 Young Professionals and graduate students |
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DRINKING WATER SECURITY
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SAFE, SECURE DRINKING WATER—GLOBALLY—STARTS WITH RESILIENT FORESTS |
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Actively protecting FORESTED WATERSHEDS can lead to safe, secure drinking water ______________________________________________________________ |
When forested watersheds are managed with water quality and treatability in mind, it can lead to safe, secure drinking water while minimizing the impacts associated with disturbances
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Actively Managing Forests
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forWater is furthering research to uncover new knowledge to protect drinking water for the future,
and is helping communities adapt today.
and is helping communities adapt today.
Connect with forWater to find a researcher - email [email protected] for details.
