Jean Pierre Tournier (Hydro Québec), 2018 recipient of CGS’s Geoffrey G Meyerhof Award, was elected President of the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Board of Directors at their October 2018 annual general meeting. Dr. Tournier succeeds Robert (Bob) Patrick (EBA Engineering) who will now serve as CDA Past President.
Norbert Morgenstern (Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta), CGS President (1989-1990) and RF Legget Medalist (1979) was recognized with the Canadian Dam Association’s Inge Anderson Award of Merit at their October 2018 conference. The award is presented biannually to recognize CDA members who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge and practices related to dams in Canada.