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2026 CONFERENCE RATES

2026 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Conference Passes: Details

2-DAY FULL CONFERENCE PASS

Full admission to days 1 and 2 of the Source to Stream Conference, including presentations, lunch, refreshments and the networking reception.

Early Bird Rate (ends February 21, 2026): $480
Regular Rate: $540
Public Sector, Sponsor/Exhibitor, Student Rate*: $270
Walk-in Rate: $560

*If eligible, please contact sourcetostream@trca.ca to receive your discount code BEFORE purchasing passes.

1-DAY CONFERENCE PASS

Full admission to day 1 or 2 of the Source to Stream Conference, including presentations, lunch, and refreshments. The Conference Pass for day 1 also includes access to the networking reception.

Early Bird Rate (ends February 21, 2026): $240
Regular Rate: $270
Public Sector, Sponsor/Exhibitor, Student Rate: $135
Walk-in Rate: $290

*If eligible, please contact sourcetostream@trca.ca to receive your discount code BEFORE purchasing passes.

NETWORKING RECEPTION PASS

Admission to the Source to Stream Networking Reception, held on day 1, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Regular Rate: $35

Pre-Conference Training: Details
Monday, March 30, 2026

• COURSE 1 – Assessing the Value, Benefits, and Costs of Natural Assets for Sustainable Management – View Details
• COURSE 2 – Smart Blue Roofs: From Concept to Construction – View Details

COURSE 1 – ASSESSING THE VALUE, BENEFITS, AND COSTS OF NATURAL ASSETS FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT

Date and Time: March 30, 2026 | 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles Ave. E, Brampton, ON
Regular Rate: $325
Public Sector Rate*: $275

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon break refreshments.

*If eligible, please contact TRCA events at events@trca.ca to receive your discount code BEFORE purchasing passes.

Course Description:

Natural assets are the stock of natural resources or ecosystems (e.g., forests, wetlands, grasslands and streams) that are relied upon and managed by a municipality or other organisation for the sustainable provision of one or more services to local communities.

Natural assets are fundamental to human well-being and deliver vital services – such as stormwater management and recreation – to communities. Yet, despite their significance, these assets are frequently overlooked in infrastructure planning and investment decision-making.

This neglect often stems from the mistaken belief that nature will remain resilient and continue to provide valuable services without intentional care or investment. As a result, natural assets are commonly undervalued and receive insufficient priority in resource allocation decisions.

This course explores how the effective assessment of natural assets – and the benefits they provide – can inform sustainable, long-term strategies for their protection, management, and restoration.

By recognizing the value of these assets, participants will learn how to apply practical tools and approaches that support resilient ecosystems and communities.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to natural assets and the critical services they provide to communities. Participants will learn practical approaches for assessing the value of these assets and the benefits they deliver, supported by real-world examples of successful valuation method applications.

The course also introduces the concept of life cycle costing for natural asset management and restoration, equipping learners with hands-on tools to apply valuation and costing techniques in practice. By the end, participants will be prepared to integrate natural asset valuation into strategic planning and decision-making processes.

Needs Assessment:

• For municipalities: need to meet government requirements for natural assets/green infrastructure (O. Reg. 588/17)
• For any professionals and organizations involved in natural asset management: lack of frameworks, data and approaches to incorporate natural assets in asset management planning or decision-making process in general, specifically lack of estimates for life cycle costing for natural assets
• For municipal staff and other organizations: Need to demonstrate value to taxpayers for investing in natural asset protection and restoration

Course Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of recognizing and accounting for the value of natural assets and the essential services they provide.
• Explore various valuation techniques and their applications in assessing natural asset and ecosystem service value.
• Develop the skills to build a compelling business case for the protection and restoration of natural assets.
• Gain insight into frameworks and data sources for estimating life cycle costs associated with natural asset management and restoration.
• Learn how to interpret and act on collected data to inform next steps in asset management planning, financial planning, and decision-making.

Course Outline:

Course Instructors:

Tatiana Koveshnikova, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)​
Tatiana Koveshnikova is an ecological economist with over 15 years of experience in the valuation of natural capital and ecosystem services. As a Program Manager for the Natural Assets and Ecosystem Services program at Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Tatiana leads the development of projects and tools for natural asset planning and management to support CVC’s and municipal partners’ needs. She also holds a professional certificate in Asset Management Planning.

Joanna Klees van Bommel, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Joanna Klees van Bommel is a research scientist in Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). She has been working on the intersection of green infrastructure and asset management planning since 2022, developing methods for natural asset management and delivering training on asset inventories and valuation. Joanna also leads research relating to greenspace monitoring and management. Her background is in wildlife ecology and spatial analysis.

Jackie DeSantis, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Jackie De Santis is a research scientist in Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). She has extensive experience leading multi-partner initiatives in natural and green infrastructure asset management, urban forestry, and ecosystem services. Jackie’s background is in forestry, and she holds a Registered Professional Forester designation.

Owen Royall, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Owen Royall is a technician in the Natural Assets and Ecosystem Services division with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). Since 2022, he has been working on assisting municipalities and other property owners with aspects of natural asset management, including ecosystem service valuation, replacement cost, condition assessment, and hazard analysis. His education background focused on wetland evaluation based on ecological function and has a firm knowledge base in carbon sequestration assessments.

Guest Speakers:

• • Tara Gaade and Natalie Green, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA)
  • TBD, Peel Region

COURSE 2 – SMART BLUE ROOFS: FROM CONCEPT TO CONSTRUCTION

Date and Time: March 30, 2026 | 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles Ave. E, Brampton, ON
Regular Rate: $325
Public Sector Rate*: $275

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon break refreshments.

*If eligible, please contact TRCA events at events@trca.ca to receive your discount code BEFORE purchasing passes.

Course Description:

This course provides an in-depth look at smart blue roof systems and their role in modern stormwater management strategies. Participants will learn how these systems contribute to flood mitigation, water balance, and climate change adaptation, making them an essential component of sustainable urban infrastructure.

The course begins by defining and explaining what a smart blue roof system is, including its role in stormwater management, flood mitigation, water balance, and climate change adaptation. Participants will gain an understanding of the critical planning and design considerations for these systems, such as feasibility planning, structural capacity, membrane design, leak detection, and overflow strategies.

The course also addresses the legislative framework and permitting requirements, ensuring participants are equipped to navigate regulatory compliance.

In addition, learners will explore the software, hardware, and equipment considerations, along with water treatment requirements and hydrologic and hydraulic design principles for effective system performance. Practical insights into construction and operations will be provided through a detailed Ontario case study from Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), offering real-world examples of implementation.

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to plan, design, and implement smart blue roof systems effectively in urban environments.

Course Objectives:

• Define and explain what a smart blue roof system is and its role in stormwater management, flood mitigation, water balance, and climate change adaptation.
• Identify critical planning and design considerations for a smart blue roof.
• Recognize and describe the software, hardware, and equipment components of a smart blue roof.
• Analyze real-world applications through an Ontario case study, gaining insights into construction and operational best practices.

Course Outline:

Course Instructors and Guest Speakers:

Phil James, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Phil James is the Senior Manager of the Integrated Water Management (IWM) division at Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). The IWM team works closely with a variety of different watershed stakeholders including municipalities to address complex issues such as climate change, urban development, and further intensification of existing urban area. Implementation of green infrastructure low impact development practices within new and existing developed areas helps to build infrastructure resiliency, protect the environment, and support the green economy.

Kyle Vander Linden , Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Kyle Vander Linden is a Senior Advisor with the Integrated Water Management team at Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). Based on his 17 years of lessons learned with low impact development (LID) implementation, maintenance and monitoring, Kyle provides LID facilitation, guidance and training to municipalities across Ontario and Canada. Over the last two years, Kyle and colleagues have been operating CVC’s smart blue roof, monitoring its performance and supporting ongoing research with Toronto Metropolitan University.

James Cowan, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
As a member of Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Integrated Water Management (IWM) team, James assists municipal partners with low impact development and green stormwater infrastructure projects. This includes inspecting existing infrastructure and reviewing system designs prior to construction. IWM also authors guidance on the design, construction, and maintenance of low impact development systems as a part of the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP). Some of IWM’s projects include undertaking pilot studies of innovative stormwater technologies and concepts with the aim of developing strategies for responsible stormwater management and climate resilience.

Amanda Slaght, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Amanda Slaght is a Specialist in Integrated Water Management at Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), where she applies principles of stormwater management and green infrastructure implementation. With over 15 years of experience with the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP), Amanda has advanced initiatives in monitoring, research, and the development of technical guidance, tools, professional training to support the implementation of green infrastructure. She also provides technical expertise for the Students for Stormwater program, supporting the design and construction of rain gardens within the Credit River Watershed.

THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTORS WILL BE JOINING VIRTUALLY:

Jason Paulos, WSP Canada
Jason Paulos is a Façade Project Manager at WSP with over a decade of diverse experience in the construction industry. His background spans manufacturing, contracting, and consulting, contributing to projects across residential, institutional, commercial, and transportation sectors. Jason specializes in building physics and façade performance modelling, applying advanced analytical methods to optimize envelope design. His expertise covers a broad range of façade and roofing systems, including high performance glazing, opaque wall assemblies, and complex roof interfaces. He supports company wide initiatives to deliver low carbon, energy efficient building envelope solutions that enhance durability, performance, and occupant comfort.

Reza Sharifi, WSP Canada
Reza Sharifi is a Lead Professional engineer within WSP’s Structural Special Projects group, a specialized team dedicated to additions, renovations, assessments and repairs. Since 2000, Reza has had experience in analysis, design and detailing of various types of steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures across a variety of sectors including commercial, education, industrial and residential buildings. One area of focus has been blue roof and PV solar system projects. Reza conducts feasibility studies including conducting preliminary analyses of the structural systems for the proposed gravity and lateral loads. He determines if systems have enough structural capacity or provides a suitable design. Reza provides advice and guidance that consistently leads to structurally sound, pragmatic and economical solutions.

Colin Nurnberg, PH Engineering Solutions Inc.
Colin Nurnberg is the Engineering Manager at PH Engineering Solutions Inc. His role is to provide direction to junior engineers on problems that require intricate technical solutions as well as design and commission complex control systems. Since graduating McMaster University with a degree in Computer Engineering in 2016, Colin has worked primarily in the Automotive, Utilities and Food Preparation sectors, although his experience extends over most industries requiring automation driven solutions. Most recently, Colin and PH Engineering Solutions Inc. have been working with various power generation companies throughout the United States to design and implement control systems that help keep temporary power generator emissions within EPA advised acceptable limits, limiting or eliminating any negative impact on the surrounding environment.

Bruce Taylor, Enviro-Stewards
Bruce Taylor is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the founder of Enviro-Stewards, which is a Best for the World classified B Corporation, recipient of Global Compact Canada’s SDG Goal award, and the only Canadian company to win a Global SDG award. He also authored the textbook Sustainable Business: Insights from the field of Sustainability Engineering. Enviro-Stewards’ sustainability engineering work for Bimbo Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, Campbell Soup, Southbrook Winery, Andrew Peller, Maple Lodge, Dextran, North York General Hospital, 50 Food Processors, Smart Blue Roof, and Tim Hortons have each won national awards. Bruce also founded the safe water project in South Sudan that has won an international globe award and was featured in B the change magazine, MEDA magazine, and a TEDx talk.

Julia Baribeau, Enviro-Steward
Julia Baribeau joined Enviro-Stewards in 2024 and took over as lead developer on Blue Roof projects in 2025. She has a BASc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a background in autonomous robotics. In 2025, she was awarded the Youth Champion in Environmental Action & Awareness Award from the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health for her work advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean water and sanitation. She volunteered with Barefoot College in India where she contributed to solar engineering education for rural woman, and she supports sustainable safe water in remote communities in Uganda with Safe Water Social Ventures.