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Read the Latest Edition of Watermark Magazine: Where Waters Meet
April 8, 2026
As we prepare for this year’s annual conference in Penticton, its geographic location between Lake Okanagan and Lake Skaha is not lost on us.
Much like these two bodies of water, the conference represents a coming together – a convergence of the diverse, highly skilled professionals who make up British Columbia and the Yukon’s water sector.
In this issue, we highlight several of these evolving collaborations, from the exchange of critical information with federal and provincial partners to the growing role of SCADA and other operational technologies. We also offer a preview of what attendees can expect at the upcoming conference. And for the first time, we are thrilled to share a welcome message from the Honourable Randene Neill, British Columbia’s Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
Read the full issue of Watermark. BCWWA members also receive a print edition of Watermark, so check your mailbox!
In this issue:
How The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is Protecting Drinking Water
Since 2022, the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) has contributed strategic leadership to drinking water protection from source to tap, bringing together ministries with responsibilities to protect drinking water to work together in a coordinated, integrated, cross-government approach. This article highlights two projects led by WLRS to protect drinking water in BC: the Drinking Water Sources Dataset and Drinking Water Supply Status Survey and Tracking.
Did you know that Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service supports water technology companies in expanding to global markets? Watermark spoke with Lauren Hurst, a trade commissioner based in Vancouver, about what the Trade Commission does, how Canadian companies can get started and why connecting Canada’s domestic water sector with international markets is so important.
Finding a Place in Water: A Journey to SCADA Through Community and Opportunity
In November 2025, the BCWWA hosted its SCADA & OT Conference & Trade Show, resulting in BCWWA’s most-attended SCADA event in recent memory. Watermark spoke with Andrew Townend, professional engineer and SCADA & OT Community of Practice co-lead, about his key takeaways from the conference and why it is important to bring focus to the technologies making a real impact in communities.
Watermark magazine is BCWWA’s quarterly magazine and member resource curated to keep water professionals up to date on the latest industry news, research, professional development and best practices. If you would like to pitch an article or receive a print issue, get in touch with us at communication@bcwwa.org.
