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Happy 2021! We are hoping it is a brighter, more connective year than the last. This update features publication summaries from the Boreal Plains, Canfor's partnership profile, info on Hannah McSorley's research webinar on January 29th and much much more!
This month's summaries highlight research from the Boreal Plains platform in Theme 1: Watershed science & forest management. Kelly Hokanson, PhD candidate at the University of Alberta, worked with Platform Lead, Kevin Devito and researcher Carl Mendoza.
Hydraulic gradients often oppose topography - Theme 1, Boreal Plain
"Forestland-peatland hydrologic connectivity in water-limited environments: Hydraulic gradients often oppose topography" published in Environmental Research Letters.
Read the summary  |  Access the publication
Characterizing shallow groundwater systems - Theme 1, Boreal Plain
"Interactions between regional climate, surficial geology, and topography: Characterizing shallow groundwater systems in subhumid, low-relief landscapes" published in Water Resources Research.
Read the summary  |  Access the publication
In this partnership profile, Canfor's Senior Forest Scientist, Kari Stuart-Smith, explores how forestry best management practices can deliver minimal impact for drinking water. She shares insights gained from a study conducted in the Star Creek watershed with Uldis Silins and the Southern Rockies Watershed Project in the Montane Cordillera region.
Read Canfor's partnership profile
Recently defended Master's student, Hannah McSorley from University of British Columbia will present her research findings from her study on Vancouver Island Friday, January 29 at 1pm EST (10am PST, 11am MST, 2pm AST).

Thesis title: Spatial and Temporal Variation in Natural Organic Matter Quantity and Quality Across a Second Growth Forested Drinking Water Supply Area on Vancouver Island, BC. Not to be missed!
Register!  |  Webinar description + bio
  • ST3 week will be virtual this year due to COVID-19. Join a planning committee to make it the best ever! Contact Chris Williams to express interest.
  • The HQP Committee is looking for new members. Contact Chair, David Foster to join! All are welcome to attend the online meetings, next one is in early April.

Read the announcement 

What's Next?

Upcoming Webinars featuring forWater Members: forWater AGM 2021: We are gathering feedback on the desired virtual format and content of the forWater AGM scheduled for the end of April. Please share your thoughts with Elanor Waslander. Please stay tuned for further details and save the dates!

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) resources

Here is a list of past webinars featuring Network members:
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