Rick A Ross

#1947cwra That is the year that CWRA formed as an irrigation Association In 3 provinces Now branches in most pro & members around the world

@globalnews Create a contract with a new company to provide the remote service and simply cancel postal services entirely.

Canada Post workers voted down the Crown corporation's "final" offers last week. Here's what could happen next. globalnews.ca/news/11318514/…

On a quiet, remote trail in British Columbia near the Yukon boundary sits a replica wooden facade of the brothel and restaurant Trump's grandfather built at the turn of the century. globalnews.ca/news/11079849/…

@Cmdr_Hadfield 2003 from the New York bus depot trying to make airline changes. There were two phones side-by-side, the one I was using was all there somebody came along and used the one beside me, and when his call was answered, he discovered somebody had taken the microphone out of his phone.

When’s the last time you used one of these? (“No Change Provided” was prophetic)

🚨We’re thrilled to announce that the application period for the CWRA 2024-25 graduate #scholarships is now open! This is a fantastic opportunity for students committed to advancing #WaterResources research. 📲 Learn more here: cwra.org/awards/scholar… Please share widely! 📋

Sadly, we still default to granting more respect to men than women. 8 studies: we're >2x as likely to call male politicians, athletes, teachers, and authors by their last names. It matters: surnames signal higher status. It's long past time to use consistent standards.

The fall session of Parliament begins today - let your MP know as well as @PascaleStOnge_ & @FP_Champagne that fixing Canada's Copyright Act must be a priority. It takes only a minute or two to add your voice and take action. #cdnpoli #IValueCdnStories ivaluecanadianstories.ca/creators.php

📅 Save the Date! Join us for an upcoming webinar hosted by the Alberta Branch with the City of Calgary on September 26th, 2024, from 12pm to 1pm MST. 🛠️ Topic: Drought Planning & Preparedness in Calgary with The City of Calgary. Stay tuned—more details to come!

🌿Wetlands are vital for managing harmful algal blooms like microcystins. Discover their crucial role in water purification in CWRA's Water News Summer Edition. Written by 2024 Rick Ross Student Scholarship winner Jessica Lerminiaux. Available in French and English.

@craftsman tools has no support system that can be accessed for a simple question or warranty request. At the rate of response my 3 year warranty will expire before I get an answer.

@rivrchik Each circle appears to be about 3 acres. So could’ve been borders of a tank or could be specialized irrigation.

Ok, a question for all my air photo interpretation peeps … this is near the North Platte River, is it an abandoned tank farm? 🧐 #randombutslightlyeducatedguess

Coming up next week is a highly sought-after CSHS webinar covering an "Overview of Hydrologic Trend Analysis" with Don Burn. To register for this webinar, please visit: cwra.org/en/feb-16th-20…

For more information, here is a article giving an overview of natural and constructed wetlands in Canada to start building your knowledge about these ecosystems. iwaponline.com/wqrj/article/3…

💧WATER THURSDAY💧 Today is World Wetland Day! Wetlands are critical water resources around the world, especially in Canada, with their own unique processes and functions. Here is a beautiful example of these environments found right here in Alberta!

@raynayler Wasn’t 1616 before man burned much hydrocarbon?

@rivrchik Hi and a little help is suggest that “young people can really benefit from the experience and you wish them well. Please let me know how they are doing.”

Can you guys help me say no to a cool Columbia Wetland opportunity (volunteer, of course 😵‍💫) that I truly do not have time for? My default is always yes, but I really should say no. I’m very, very, very bad at saying no. #columbiariver #columbiabasintrust

@TheJenRollins Connected just like an arm or leg and just as awkward to amputate. Both mentally and physically.

I just saw this so now you have to. Who the hell creates crap like this?