A 12-month course-based Master's program in @ubclfs that addresses global concerns of land and water resource conservation and management.
Vancouver, Canada
Joined May 2013
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UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
MAY 25 is the registration deadline for CSSS’ 24th annual meeting at UBC, Vancouver BC. The theme is "Soil Functions for Future Generations.” Access information about the program, housing, and registration here: csss2024.landfood.ubc.ca/
ALT Background with clothespin holding a notecard that says Hey! 2024 Annual Meeting registration deadline is May 25, 2024
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Due to forecasted weather, UBC is cancelling all in-person learning activities on Vancouver campus for all of Jan. 17. Classes may move online. Students are asked to look for communication from instructors. Necessary services will be maintained. Read more: ubc.ca
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
💧Groundwater provides:
50% of water for domestic use 🚰
43% of water for irrigation💦
But it is undervalued, overexploited & mismanaged.
Learn more about the #EconomicsOfGroundwater: wrld.bg/GNYj50PVoen
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
#UBC is pleased to welcome its new President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon! We invite our students, faculty and staff to join us in meeting and hearing from him at the upcoming community welcome events.
RSVP now: bit.ly/3Qkn4tS
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Masks no longer required in UBC public indoor spaces after June 30. bit.ly/3OFjzdy
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day — an opportunity to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.
See what's happening: bit.ly/3Oz3lmt
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Join June 22, 12-1.15pm PDT for Decolonizing the Shoreline with Chief Dr. Frank Brown, Christine Smith-Martin, Cory Douglas, Joanne Nelson, and Ginger Gosnell-Myers. events.sfu.ca/event/29619-de…
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Starting June 27, attend the monthly IBPOC STEM Network Summer Socials - for IBPOC women and IBPOC gender-diverse faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. #UBC
RSVP now at equity.ubc.ca/ibpoc-stem-net…
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Freshwater scientists and biologists in B.C.'s Cowichan Valley say marine life in the area is thriving this spring, with the combination of heavy rainfall and late spring thaw resulting in higher water levels in rivers and other waterways.
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UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
How can how sustainable water management reduce emissions, secure carbon sinks, and underpin successful transition towards renewable energy sources?
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UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
There are thousands of federal contaminated sites in Canada. For #EnviroWeek, take a look at what we are doing to clean up these sites: ow.ly/Iwrj50JuBqP.
Watch the outcome of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan: ow.ly/K3Us50JuBqQ.
#OnlyOneEarth
ALT Mountains in the background with trees. Text: Canada is a land of natural beauty
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Cold weather delays crops this spring for B.C. farmers, another challenge after last year's heat wave and floods, according to Global News who interviewed our CSFS Associate Dr. Sean Smukler. globalnews.ca/news/8840260/c…
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Attention! We are excited to introduce a new course offering for W2022 Term 2: LWS 525 Global Issues in Land and Water Systems!🌎 This graduate-level course is available to all #UBC graduate students. Review the syllabus here: bit.ly/3x0q43t.
ALT New grad course offering: LWS 525 Global Issues in Land and Water Systems
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Statement on the one-year anniversary of the announcement of 215 unmarked graves found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School bit.ly/3MXf7q7
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Our beloved Soil’s sister colleague @ubcLFS @KrzicMaja introduced as 2022 Canadian society of Soil Science Fellow @CSSS_Soils well done!! 👏🥳🤘 So well deserved Maja! You are such a role model and great mentor
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Save the date! We're excited to welcome graduates from the Class of 2020 and 2021 who graduated with virtual ceremonies back for special in-person make-up graduation ceremonies in November 2022.
Learn more: bit.ly/38S7oLl
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
In support of Ukraine, @NaturesPath co-founder, philanthropist, and painter Arran Stephens will have an art exhibit at the Hatch Art Gallery from June 1-12, with all proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders.
Learn more: landfood.ubc.ca/a-luminous-j…
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
💧Groundwater is the classic 🙈“out-of-sight-out-of-mind” resource.
But it’s under threat due to pollution & overexploitation.
How can we make groundwater quality management central to sustainable dev policymaking?
wrld.bg/Y89I50IRVic
#SeeingTheInvisible
UBC Master of Land & Water Systems retweeted
Canada needs Indigenous led fire stewardship: New research led by @ubcforestry postdoc Dr. Kira Hoffman (@kiramhoffman) bit.ly/3Mp5900
