The forWater Research Network
Drinking water is one of society's most critical needs and delivery of safe drinking water is a strategic priority around the world. Natural disturbances and extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires pose new risks in a changing climate.
The forWater Network contributes to critical new knowledge and technologies needed to adapt to climate change and build resilient, adaptive communities. It does this by connecting the diverse knowledge of vast disciplines including:
Innovation to Address Climate Change Impacts
The forWater Network has been formed to work on innovative solutions to address climate change impacts on forested source water, the downstream effects, water treatability and resource economics. 66% of the world's accessible fresh water comes from forests and are an integral part of the water cycle. The value of natural purification and water storage capacities of the world's forests has been conservatively estimated at 4.1 trillion USD annually.
The Increase of Natural Disturbances
Natural disturbances in forests are having increasingly negative effects on drinking water sources and treatment. Landscape disturbances such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes are increasingly common and can substantially deteriorate drinking water source quality. These disturbances are being exacerbated by climate change and are increasing in severity, with specific threats to forests, drinking water sources, and drinking water treatability.
The forWater Network contributes to critical new knowledge and technologies needed to adapt to climate change and build resilient, adaptive communities. It does this by connecting the diverse knowledge of vast disciplines including:
- Water quality and treatment
- Hydrology
- Forest management
- Resource economics
Innovation to Address Climate Change Impacts
The forWater Network has been formed to work on innovative solutions to address climate change impacts on forested source water, the downstream effects, water treatability and resource economics. 66% of the world's accessible fresh water comes from forests and are an integral part of the water cycle. The value of natural purification and water storage capacities of the world's forests has been conservatively estimated at 4.1 trillion USD annually.
The Increase of Natural Disturbances
Natural disturbances in forests are having increasingly negative effects on drinking water sources and treatment. Landscape disturbances such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes are increasingly common and can substantially deteriorate drinking water source quality. These disturbances are being exacerbated by climate change and are increasing in severity, with specific threats to forests, drinking water sources, and drinking water treatability.
The forWater Research Approach
High-Quality ScienceProduction of new knowledge is at the core of source water protection. A better understanding of drinking water and source water threats informs technological responses.
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Partner EngagementforWater is built on industry and government partnerships, where high-quality science can translate into real-world outcomes for enhanced water security in Canada and abroad.
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Capacity BuildingforWater strategically invests in the development of young professionals to ensure tomorrow's leaders are well-equipped to sustain source water protection advancements.
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