Don Nash

Don Nash is a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Kerr Wood Leidal (KWL), with over 30 years of combined education and work experience.  Don has become a highly regarded figure in the water community, especially for his influential roles in groundbreaking projects such as the City of Dawson Creek’s Reclaimed Water Facility and the District of Sechelt’s Water Resource Centre.

His vast technical expertise encompasses civil engineering, water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, and contemporary project delivery methods.  With a diverse professional background, including experiences as a local government general manager, consultant, and general contractor, Don offers a unique perspective that adds significant value to projects.

In his current role, Don leads KWL’s services to local governments, First Nations, developers, and industrial clients throughout Western Canada.  He has been Chair of the BC Water and Waste Association Water Sustainability Committee and Co-Chair of the Risk and Resilience Committee.  Don has presented and written on climate change, geoengineering, and hydraulic fracturing.  His work with the Engineers Canada PIEVC Protocol demonstrates his commitment to incorporating climate change into engineering design.  He has been a vital part of the KWL team since 2015.

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Education:

• B.A.Sc., Bio-Resource Engineering, University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC, 1999
• Civil Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador

Awards & Recognition:

• District of Sechelt Water Resource Centre 2016: ACEC – BC Award of Excellence; FCM Sustainable Communities Award Water Category; CCA Environmental Achievement Award; the 2016 Canadian Design Build Institute Award of Excellence
• City of Dawson Creek Reclaimed Water Facility 2013: UBCM Leadership and Innovation Award Mid-Sized Community; BC Water and Waste Association’s 2013 Excellence in the Water and Waste Community Award.
• Ymir Water Treatment Plant 2010: BCWWA Small Water Systems Award; WWD 2009 Top Water & Wastewater Projects winner; 2010 EGBC Environmental Award of Excellence.
• Arrow Creek Water Treatment Plant 2005: Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence and Best in its Class Municipal.