Webinars, Workshops and Regattas

NASH is regularly hosts webinars and workshops on new research, technologies, and best practices related to water science and hydrometric data. Whether you’re interested in water for personal or professional reasons, there is something here for you! Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming workshops and regattas.

Upcoming Events

NASH Workshops – Winnipeg, MB (alongside the CWRA conference)

Introduction to Hydrometrics – June 18, 2026

Description: Stage measurements are a critical and foundational aspect of hydrometrics but are often overlooked. This workshop will set the stage for good hydrometric data. The morning session will focus on the data collection components during a standard hydrometric field visit. Come join the Winnipeg’s Water Survey of Canada staff as they complete a field visit and showcase the hydrometric station. 

Field portion will include completing level circuits, conducting a validating two peg test, comparing manual water levels to data logger readings. Discussions at the hydrometric station will include tips on how to set up benchmark reference points for efficient water level validation in the field. How and when to apply sensor and gauge corrections in data review. In addition a live stream demonstration of the Surf Bee will be conducted during the field portion with data review to follow during the classroom portion. 

Classroom topics and case studies will include: Knowing your sensor type and how to conduct pre-deployment stage quality validations. Discussion around the various types of stage monitoring equipment currently available. A peer review of the hydrometric field data collected during the field portion, including both stage, discharge, and rating curve review. Lastly we will showcase the complex stage-discharge rating curve for the Red River at Selkirk as a preamble for the Friday workshop as this monitoring location gets backwaters by Lake Winnipeg.   

Post workshop, participants are encouraged to come join CSHS and NASH in the evening at … for a social networking event.   

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 (Full Day)

Location: Field component from 10 am – 2 pm local time on the Red River at James Avenue Pumping Station. This workshop will kick off after the morning conference’s NASH session. Participants are encouraged to meet at the Red River at James Avenue pumping station near the conference venue (walking distance) or join the NASH representative post conference NASH session. Classroom portion 2 pm – 4 pm local time back at the conference venue.

Cost: $125 – lunch provided

2026 NASH Flow Regatta – June 19, 2026

Description: The NASH 2026 Flow regatta will take place on the Red River at Selkirk (05OJ005) on Friday, June 19. The training portion of the event will focus on existing and new technologies emerging in hydrometrics and will allow participants the opportunity to get hands-on training and develop their best practices.  The field site is a larger river with a complex rating curve and will focus on instruments and methods to accommodate these conditions including: ADCPs using tethered boats, remote control ADCPs, automated RC ADCPs, Image Velocimetry and more.  The workshop will be co-facilitated by Water Survey of Canada and Water Security Agency partners.

Flow regatta training provides an invaluable discussion forum for hydrometric data collection including; how to estimate uncertainty, choosing the best sites to measure discharge using the different methods, and developing best practices for emerging technologies.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments to measure and calculate discharge against the Water Survey of Canada measurement. Participants will battle it out for top prize and bragging rights as they aim to measure, within uncertainty, the objectively determined “true” flow.

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026

Location: Field Regatta – Red River at Selkirk (05OJ005) – approx. 45 min drive from conference center. Park at Selkirk Waterfront public parking.

Time: 10:00 AM local time to 2:00 PM local

Transport: Participants are responsible for their own transportation but are encouraged to carpool.  Connect with a NASH representative if you have any questions.

Cost: $125 – lunch provided

Option to combine both NASH workshops for $200

Interested in presenting at a NASH webinar or workshop?

The NASH is always looking for speakers who are interested in sharing their work or ideas on stream hydrometry. Do you have some interesting insights into water research, policy or international best practices that you’d like to share? Send us your ideas by filling out the form below and we’ll follow-up.

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