GWFO Webinar Series
Monthly Sessions
on Zoom
Join GWFO as we hear from researchers behind the data
GWFO Expert Briefs is a monthly webinar series showcasing the breadth of research, observations, and facilities that make up the Global Water Futures Observatories (GWFO) network. Each webinar will feature a different facility lead from the consortium of twelve Canadian universities to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the science, monitoring programs, and freshwater challenges being explored in lakes, rivers, wetlands, glaciers, and drainage basins across Canada.
Why these conversations matter
GWFO's facilities generate open-access freshwater data that advances modeling, environmental monitoring, water management, and leading-edge research on hydrology, climate change, water quality, and freshwater ecosystems. These regular Expert Briefs (~30 mins + room for questions) will create space for knowledge sharing, connect audiences directly with the researchers behind the data, and demonstrate how water science informs practice, policy, and research strategies to safeguard Canada's freshwater future.
Why Wildfire Data Matters in a Warming North
Nov 30, 2026 1PM CST
With Dr. Jennifer Baltzer | Introduced by Dr. Pascal Badiou
Joining us is Wilfrid Laurier University’s Professor Jennifer Baltzer shares experience from boreal forest sites in the Mackenzie river basin. Professor Baltzer will be introduced by Dr. Bascal Badiou, Research Scientist with Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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Past Webinars
Why Groundwater Data Matters to Cities
Oct 26, 2026 1PM CST
With Dr. David Rudolph | Introduced by Sameer Dhalla
University of Waterloo’s Professor David Rudolph, shared experiences from instrumented sites in rapidly urbanizing regions of southern Canada. Professor Rudolph was introduced by GWFO User Advisory Panel member, Sameer Dhalla.
Recording and recap available!
Why Water Data Matters to Farmers
Sept 28, 2026 1PM CST
With Dr. Andrew Ireson | Introduced by Doug Heath
This session featured Dr. Andrew Ireson from the University of Saskatchewan's Global Institute for Water Security who shared stories from GWFO instrumented sites in Canada's breadbasket region. Dr. Ireson was introduced by GWFO UAP Member Doug Heath.
Presentation slides and recap available!
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