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Uldis Silins is a Professor in the Renewable Resources Department at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on forest hydrology and eco-hydrology, particularly examining impacts of climate-driven disturbances (wildfires, Mountain Pine Beetle) and forest management practices on hydrology, water quality, and aquatic ecosystems. He leads the Southern Rockies Watershed Project, a major instrumented watershed observatory in southwest Alberta, and co-leads the NSERC forWater network addressing drinking water protection from forested regions. Silins has received multiple accolades including the Alberta Emerald Award, Canada Council of the Federation Excellence in Water Stewardship Award, and repeated Teacher of the Year recognitions.
His work integrates climate science, geomorphology, and ecology to address snowpack dynamics, evapotranspiration, sediment transport, and post-wildfire watershed recovery. Key platforms include 36 gauged watersheds and 19 climate stations in the Crowsnest Pass/Waterton Lakes region. Research outputs highlight wildfire's long-term effects on water quality, sediment mobilization, and aquatic biodiversity, with emphasis on informing sustainable forest practices and water resource management policies.
- Research Highlights: Wildfire-water quality linkages, sediment-phosphorus dynamics, and regional wildfire exposure indices
- Teaching Excellence: Awarded Teacher of the Year seven times (2020, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2004) and the 2009 Faculty Teaching Award
- Collaborative Networks: Leads Southern Rockies Watershed Project and NSERC forWater strategic network
