Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Workshop

The Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Workshop aims to strengthen connections among agencies involved in flood forecasting and warning, emergency management, flow measurement, and data collection—along with other partners—to address policy and implementation needs and to provide training opportunities.

The workshop is organized and hosted by the Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Committee and  Conservation Ontario.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 WORKSHOP

The theme of the 2025 Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Workshop is From Data to Decisions: Flood Forecasting and Warning Strategies, Tools, and Collaboration for the Current Climate.

Attendees can look forward to insightful presentations highlighting innovative approaches and lessons learned in flood forecasting and warning amid extreme and varied weather events. Sessions will feature new technologies, agency collaborations, and reflections on recent storm events.

Workshop Details and Registration
Date: Tuesday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Location: Burlington Holiday Inn and Conference Centre
Registration: $300 + HST. Covers attendance on both days and meals. NEW for 2025, all registrations include a social / networking dinner on Day 1 (September 16, 2025). 

Who can register?
Registration is open to conservation authorities, municipal, or governmental agency staff directly involved in flood forecasting, warning, or emergency management. The workshop is closed to members of the public and private consultants, unless through direct invitation by a PFFW Committee Member. 

Looking for a place to stay?
The Burlington Holiday Inn and Conference Centre (our host venue) has provided a preferred booking rate for workshop attendees ($145.00/night + taxes and fees). These rates are subject to availability. Please use the Conservation Ontario Preferred Rate Link to book online, or call the hotel directly at 905-639-4443 (mention "Conservation Ontario"). 

Have a presentation idea?
Are you interested in showcasing a local project, technology application, or sharing lessons learned in flood forecasting and warning, emergency management, flow measurement or data collection? Please submit your presentation idea by June 26th, 2025 via this Microsoft Form for consideration. 

Want to learn more?
Explore content from past workshops to gain insight into the topics and themes discussed by flood forecasting and warning professionals across Ontario.

Questions?
To learn more about the 2025 workshop, please contact Nicholas Fischer, Conservation Ontario.