UFV Distinguished alumnus Dr. Eric Gerbrandt will speak about improving berry crop resiliency. From a “heat dome” in 2021, to a three-month dry spell in 2022, to a spike in temperature during the 2023 bloom period, weather conditions have had a significant negative impact on berry production in the Fraser Valley.
UFV Geoscience prof Scott Shupe will speak about water security in Chilliwack. Chilliwack will require increasing amounts of water to sustain a fast-growing population, yet the impact of extended droughts on its water source is of great concern. This talk will discuss current and future impacts on its aquifers and what can be done to product these vital sources of water.
