Our Mission
We are an association of water organizations that represent a diverse set of skills and professions. Our purpose is to influence the future of water.
WCW was founded in 1948 to promote the exchange of knowledge of water treatment, sewage treatment, distribution of water and collection of sewage for towns and cities in Western Canada. We have approximately 5,000 members who work in this industry and for the cities, towns and governments in Western Canada.We provide conferences, seminars, training books and a magazine to promote communications and training in the water industry in Western Canada.
Our Vision
Working Together for Water
We believe that working together makes us stronger, like creeks and streams coming together to create the rivers and lakes that provide the life giving resource for our communities. With better strength we can make a difference in our efforts to provide safe water and protect the environment.
Western Canada Water will
- Foster a cooperative environment where stewardship, regulatory, engineering, construction and operations professionals collectively work together to provide safe water for human consumption and environmental protection.
- Deliver an annual conference and magazine for the water industry to provide information on technology, regulatory requirements, problem solving and networking.
- Deliver a collaborative training and education program.
- Promote public awareness of the importance of water.
- Implement a water profession workforce development program.Serve as a voice and advocate on water regulations at all levels of government.
- Provide data management, finance services, marketing and administration to our Constituent Organizations as required.
- Maintain strong linkages with the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association.
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