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Green Infrastructure (GI)
Green infrastructure (GI) has been identified by UN-Water and the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as essential to climate change adaptivity and promoting global water security, yet few municipalities have made significant advances in GI implementation (Bowder, 2019; Revi, 2014). The Pacific Water Research Center is undertaking research on Green Infrastructure implementation to help municipalities harness the many potential benefits of GI systems related to water security and urban well-being, such as rainwater management, improved mental health, habitat restoration, improved air quality, shoreline resiliency, and a reduction of the urban heat island effect. learn more →
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Re-Use for Good
As of January 2021, thanks to increased access to water bottle filling stations around our campuses, we are now phasing out single-use plastic water bottles in vending and dining areas. Resolve to bring your refillable water bottles to help reduce the impact of single-use plastics around our campuses. learn more →
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SFU Researchers' SSHRC Funding to Bolster First Nations Food Sovereignty
SFU researchers are among recipients of $4 million in funding grants announced by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) today. The funding is aimed at facilitating research into COVID-19’s social, cultural and economic impacts. learn more →
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Creating Safe Cities for Salmon: A Case Study of Policy Alignment with Salmon-Safe Standards: Dec 15, 2020
On 15 December 2020, Salmon-Safe BC in partnership with the Pacific Water Research Centre (PWRC) hosted a presentation of policy research conducted by PWRC member and Masters of Resource Management (Planning) candidate Andrea McDonald. learn more →
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Water Engagement Resources & COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all. We send best wishes to our water community during this time and hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy. We recognize that many of our work circumstances have changed recently and thought that some resources for engagement and connection during this time of social distancing and self isolation would be useful to share. Please take a look through and find support where you may need it. We will be adding to this page over the coming days. Please send us anything we should add, and let us know how we can be helpful to you and your community. Send us a direct message on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin. learn more →
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PWRC Annual Report 2019-2020
Review the PWRC's annual report to learn about project updates, research findings and the impacts of COVID-19 on our work. learn more →
On 15 December 2020, Salmon-Safe BC in partnership with the Pacific Water Research Centre (PWRC) hosted a presentation of policy research conducted by PWRC member and Masters of Resource Management (Planning) candidate Andrea McDonald.
PWRC's Annual Report 2019-2020 is now available. Featuring research updates, fundraising, student engagement and public events. Read the report here.