Western Flood Mapping Conference
Uniting Minds, Mapping Futures: Collaborative Solutions for Western Flood Mapping
February 19-20, 2025 | Calgary, AB
About
Natural Resources Canada, ClimateWest and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions have partnered to host the Western Flood Mapping Conference in Calgary, Alberta on February 19-20, 2025. The Western Flood Mapping Conference brings together invested parties from all related sectors and aims to address key challenges concerning flood hazard mapping methodologies specific to Western provinces and territories including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
This in-person event will be invaluable to ensure insights, opinions, and solutions can be discussed from a range of perspectives. On the first day, attendees will have the opportunity to hear presentations from leading flood mapping professionals and practitioners, offering insights into the latest advancements and challenges in the field. Together, participants will:
Build understanding on key components of flood mapping, including:
- Current state of science and modelling
- Existing policies
- Constraints, concerns and limitations related to updating maps
Identify and troubleshoot challenges concerning:
- Flood hazard mapping methodologies
- Integrating climate data and projections into flood mapping
Identify opportunities for:
- Invested parties and Rights Holders to advance the state of flood mapping
- Informing future phases of flood mapping programs in Western Canada
On the second day of the conference a smaller workshop is being held for invited practitioners, focusing on knowledge sharing of best practices in flood mapping. The workshop will include facilitated discussions and group activities on various topics with relevance to different types of flood and flood maps. A primary focus will be to understand and share practitioner perspectives on best practices for Western flood hazard mapping, along with other topics such as the role of maps in policy and regulation, and best practices for public engagement. The workshop will ultimately provide results that will help support future work looking to align best practices across Western Canadian flood mapping.
Date
February 19-20, 2025
Location
Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Cost
Free (includes admission to the conference, meals and refreshments).
Registration
We are currently sold out! Please email floodmapping@climatewest.ca to be added to the waitlist as more tickets may become available.
Land Acknowledgement
The Western Flood Mapping Conference is being held on Moh’kinstsis, the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani), the Tsuu’tina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations). This gathering place is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (District 6).
We encourage all attendees to learn more about the traditional territories where they live and work, reflect on their responsibilities to the land and its people, and take meaningful action toward reconciliation.
Sustainability
We are dedicated to organizing sustainable events while acknowledging the extensive geographical reach of the Western Flood Mapping Conference. We have selected a venue that shares our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Hotel Arts not only minimizes its carbon footprint but also incorporates eco-friendly practices in its operations such as recycling, composting, energy conservation, local sourcing, and reduction of waste. Read more about The Hotel Arts’ environmental sustainability commitments.
To reduce carbon emissions from travel, we offer the following tips:
- If you are less than than 500km away, consider a bus trip or carpool
- If you are close by, consider active transportation methods or public transit
If you do have to fly, here are some tips to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions from flights:
- Ask your airline what their policy is on carbon offsets and fuel efficiency
- Choose direct flights over layovers
- Fly economy
- Minimize your number of flights per year
Sponsors
The Western Flood Mapping Conference event partners gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for their contribution and support.
Event Partners
The Western Flood Mapping Conference is hosted and organized in partnership between Natural Resources Canada, ClimateWest and The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.