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WESTERN CANADA WATER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Water Resources Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Western Canada Water
1, record 1, English, Western%20Canada%20Water
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WCW 2, record 1, English, WCW
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Western Canada Water is] an association of water organizations that represent a diverse set of skills and professions. [Its] purpose is to influence the future of water. 3, record 1, English, - Western%20Canada%20Water
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
WCW was founded in 1948 to promote the exchange of knowledge of water treatment, sewage treatment, distribution of water and collection of sewage for towns and cities in Western Canada. ... Today WCW is a collaboration of seven constituent organizations representing more than 5,000 members who work in [the] industry. 3, record 1, English, - Western%20Canada%20Water
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Gestion des ressources en eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Western Canada Water
1, record 1, French, Western%20Canada%20Water
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- WCW 2, record 1, French, WCW
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Water Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Western Canada Water Environment Association
1, record 2, English, Western%20Canada%20Water%20Environment%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WCWEA 2, record 2, English, WCWEA
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Western Canada Pollution Control Association 1, record 2, English, Western%20Canada%20Pollution%20Control%20Association
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed with the organization which is established in Calgary, Alberta. 3, record 2, English, - Western%20Canada%20Water%20Environment%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Western Canada Water Environment Association
1, record 2, French, Western%20Canada%20Water%20Environment%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- WCWEA 2, record 2, French, WCWEA
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Western Canada Pollution Control Association 1, record 2, French, Western%20Canada%20Pollution%20Control%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé auprès de l'organisme établi à Calgary (Alberta). 3, record 2, French, - Western%20Canada%20Water%20Environment%20Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Water Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Western Canada Water and Wastewater Association
1, record 3, English, Western%20Canada%20Water%20and%20Wastewater%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WCWWA 2, record 3, English, WCWWA
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Western Canada Water Sewer Conference 1, record 3, English, Western%20Canada%20Water%20Sewer%20Conference
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed with the organization which is established in Calgary, Alberta. 3, record 3, English, - Western%20Canada%20Water%20and%20Wastewater%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Western Canada Water and Wastewater Association
1, record 3, French, Western%20Canada%20Water%20and%20Wastewater%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- WCWWA 2, record 3, French, WCWWA
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Western Canada Water Sewer Conference 3, record 3, French, Western%20Canada%20Water%20Sewer%20Conference
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme établi a Calgary (Alberta). 1, record 3, French, - Western%20Canada%20Water%20and%20Wastewater%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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