Ontario funds University of Waterloo research on Grand River flood modeling
What happened
Ontario provided $540,000 to the University of Waterloo to update flood modelling tools. This funding is part of a new three-year collaborative research agreement designed to leverage hydrologic modelling tools for water management decisions and infrastructure planning. Mike Harris Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, stated the province is taking proactive steps to reduce the impacts of flooding.
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Why it matters
The continual advancement of these modelling tools will allow organizations to access data and run simulations to better guide policy and infrastructure funding. This research aims to help communities identify issues before they occur or mitigate the fallout from natural disasters.
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Who's involved
- University of WaterlooRecipient of provincial funding for research on flood modelling
- OntarioProvided provincial investment and funding for the research
- Ministry of Natural ResourcesThe government agency represented by Mike Harris Jr.
- Mike HarrisMinister of Natural Resources in Ontario
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The entities involved
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University of Waterloo
public research university in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Ontario
city in San Bernardino County, California, United States
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Grand River
river in Iowa and Missouri, United States
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