Dear Listmembers,

Ontario residents, and perhaps others, may be interested in
attending a conference hosted by the Grand River Conservation
Authority in Cambridge, Ontario. Please see the details below.

Frank Fisl
WaterCom Engineering


From: Amie Fulton
To: AFulton
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 8:33
Subject: Grand River Watershed Water Forum September 20, 2002

On behalf of the Grand River Conservation Authority and its partners
in The Grand Strategy, I bring to your attention the 2nd annual
Grand River Watershed Water Forum being held at the Grand River
Conservation Authority in Cambridge on Friday, September 20, 2002.
This year, the theme for the Water Forum is "Our Water Our Choice
Our Future". The event will showcase:
· the most current information about the state of water and the
emerging water issues in the Grand River watershed

· new tools, regulations, technologies, and strategies for water

and wastewater management and cost savings
· excellence in water management
· new opportunities, challenges and next steps for improved
water
management in the Grand River watershed.

The program presented at the Water Forum will be of vital interest
to business and industry, water managers, politicians, government
agencies, First Nations, community groups and students. Confirmed
speakers include Hon. Elizabeth Witmer, Deputy Premier and Minister
of Education, Chief Roberta Jamieson, Six Nations of the Grand
River, Theresa McClenaghan, Counsel, Canadian Environmental Law
Association, Dr. Mary Jane Conboy, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
and Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. Moderators
include Chair Ken Seiling, Regional Municipality of Waterloo and
Mayor Karen Farbridge, City of Guelph. Leading-edge industries and
municipalities within the Grand River watershed will present case
studies focused on challenges and opportunities around water
management.

The program starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:15 p.m.
Registration is $50 including lunch (special student rate $25).

Exhibits are an integral part of the Water Forum. Interactive
displays illustrating innovative research, technologies, services,
and programs are welcome. Space is available ($150 including one
complimentary registration) on a first-come, first-served basis.
More information on opportunities for exhibitors is found at
http://www.grandriver.ca/WaterForum/Forms/GuidelinesForExhibits.pdf

Sponsorships for the Water Forum are also welcome. To make a
donation in support of the 2nd Annual Grand River Watershed Water
Forum, please complete the Sponsorship Form found on the Grand River
Conservation Authority website at
http://www.grandriver.ca/WaterForum/Forms/SponsorshipForm.pdf

Additional information about the Water Forum is posted at the Grand
River Conservation Authority website at
http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?
Sec_Id=26&Sub1_ID=0&sub2_ID=0

To register and/or to secure exhibit space, contact Carol
Bystriansky by September 13th at the Grand River Conservation
Authority, Phone: (519) 621-2763 ext. 220, Fax: (519) 621-4945 or
Email: cbystriansky@...

I will look forward to seeing you at the Water Forum.
Sincerely,

Barbara Veale, MA, MCIP, RPP
Co-ordinator of Policy Planning and Partnerships
Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road, P.O. Box 729
Cambridge, Ontario
N1R 5W6

Phone: (519) 621-2763 ext. 274
Fax: (519) 621-4844
Website: www.grandriver.ca