Committee on Groundwater
The Committee on Groundwater (COG) reports to and provides technical advice to the Board on groundwater issues. The COG deals with questions and studies related to the use and the quality of groundwater shared by the provinces. The COG also reports any unusual or emergency groundwater quantity or quality issues using the Contingency Plan. The Secretariat provides support as the COG is chaired by the Executive Director. The COG Secretary participates in the technical work and records Meeting Minutes.
Patrick Cherneski
COG Chair
Phone: 306-564-4450
Email: patrick.cherneski@ec.gc.ca
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Eric Boisvert
Government of Canada Member
Phone: 418-654-2673
Email: eric.boisvert@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca
Natural Resources Canada
Tony Cowen
Government of Canada Member
Phone: 780-495-4911
Email: tony.cowen@agr.gc.ca
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Kei Lo
Saskatchewan Member
Phone: 306-694-3971
Email: Kei.Lo@wsask.ca
Water Security Agency
Sangeeta Guha
Alberta Alternate Member
Phone: 780-643-1863
Email: sangeeta.guha@gov.ab.ca
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
Anatoly Melnik
Saskatchewan Alternate Member
Phone: 306-694-3149
Email: anatoly.melnik@wsask.ca
Water Security Agency
Steve Grasby
Government of Canada Alternate Member
Phone: 403-390-8915
Email: steve.grasby@canada.ca
Natural Resources Canada
Tricia Rittaler
Manitoba Alternate Member
Phone: 431-279-0747
Email: tricia.rittaler@gov.mb.ca
Manitoba Environment and Climate
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