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Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor and Support the 2026 Natural Channel Systems Conference
June 7–10, 2026 | McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors — and we’d love for you to be part of it.
This is your opportunity to showcase your products, services, and innovations to a focused and influential audience working in water resource management, natural channel design, and river system sustainability.
Conference Highlights
- Sunday, June 7: Registration & Ice-Breaker Event
- Monday, June 8: Exhibitor Hall Mix & Mingle Social
- Tuesday, June 9: Evening Banquet
- 2.5 to 3 Days of Concurrent Sessions, Panels, and Workshops
- Outstanding Keynote Speakers & Plenary Panel Discussion: How has natural channel design change in the last 30 years in Ontario and where do we go from here?
- Poster Session
- Continuous Exhibit Hall Access
- Training Sessions
Review our Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus for full details and available packages
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Exhibitor Floorplan
- Reserved
- Aquafor Beech Limited
- Water’s Edge
- Arborvitae Ecological Landscapes Ltd.
- North-South Environmental
- R&M Construction
- Montrose Environmental
- University of Toronto Scarborough – Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences
- Beacon Environmental Ltd.
- Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
- MLC Ecosystem Restoration
- GEO Morphix Ltd.
- Reserved (half booth)
- Reserved (half booth)
- School of Earth, Environment & Society, McMaster University (half booth)
- R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
2026 Sponsors
A heartfelt thank-you to the sponsors of the 8th Conference on Natural Channel Systems! Your support makes this event possible and helps advance important discussions in our field.
Want to join us as a sponsor or exhibitor? Check out our 2026 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus to explore opportunities and choose the perfect partnership option. We can’t wait to work with you!
River Sponsors
GEO Morphix Ltd. [Booth #12]
At GEO Morphix, we are a team of professional geoscientists and environmental experts focused in geomorphology, earth surface processes, and watershed science. Our team specializes in river and shoreline restoration, erosion hazard delineation and mitigation, environmental monitoring and hydrometrics, and projects that require an in-depth understanding of erosion, sedimentation and sediment transport. Our team of industry leaders provide observation-rich answers based on a balanced application of quality science and years of experience to achieve practical, implementable, and acceptable solutions for all stakeholders. A successful project is one that meets or exceeds our client’s objectives.
MLC Ecosystem Restoration [Booth #11]
MLC Ecosystem Restoration offers a unique blend of landscape construction and ecological restoration experience to provide full-service natural infrastructure creation, restoration, and maintenance services. Our team has experience constructing challenging natural channel designs in sensitive stream habitats across Southern Ontario.
R&M Construction [Booth #6]
R&M Construction, a family-owned and operated company since 1976, specializes in restoring natural waterways throughout Ontario. Our projects include creek rehabilitation, shoreline stabilization, stormwater management facility construction and wetland restoration. With decades of experience, our team works efficiently and responsibly in environmentally sensitive areas to enhance waterways and protect vital infrastructure.
5 Smooth Stones Restoration is dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring habitat and advancing the science of stream restoration.
Stream Sponsors
Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. [Booth #10]
Established in 1975, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. is an employee-owned firm focused on water infrastructure and riverine assessment and restoration projects. The KWL team of 270 full-time employees are in offices in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon. We provide consulting services in geomorphological assessment, habitat restoration, coastal engineering, floodplain mapping, community planning, design and construction, and project management. Our clients include governments, First Nations, academic institutions, small communities, not-for-profit organizations, and industry. We are a flexible and nimble firm with a reputation for building long-term trust relationships with our clients and for going above and beyond to achieve exceptional project outcomes.
Montrose Environmental [Booth #7]
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc. (Montrose Environmental) is a Canadian subsidiary of MEG. Our collective team includes over 700 employees across 20 locations in Canada, backed by a community of ~3,400 professionals across 100+ global locations. Together, we combine comprehensive environmental expertise with deep knowledge of local markets, industries, and regulations.
Montrose Environmental’s Canadian team includes past acquisitions of consulting and engineering provider, Matrix Solutions Inc.; soil and environmental consulting specialists, Paragon Environmental; and air quality, environmental health and safety, and emissions testing expertise from LEHDER Environmental Services (all now operating as Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc.). Core markets include infrastructure, energy, renewables, midstream, and mining.
Water’s Edge [Booth #3]
Water’s Edge Environmental Solutions Team provides fluvial geomorphology and water resources engineering consulting services to government, agency, land development clientele, and private owners. The company has completed numerous fluvial geomorphological projects, ranging from full-scale design projects on large river systems, Class Environmental Assessments, erosion hazard assessments and mitigation, and monitoring. The Water’s Edge team offers a strong package of research and applied fluvial geomorphological assessment services to our clients to ensure that assessments and designs are specific to each project. We utilize a natural science approach to geomorphological assessments, channel designs, and water resources projects to ensure a properly-functioning stream system which will remain stable for years to come.
North-South Environmental [Booth #5]
North-South Environmental (NSE) is a specialized ecological, natural heritage consultancy providing comprehensive services in both terrestrial and aquatic ecology, GIS and geomatics, and natural heritage management and planning. NSE’s vision is a sustainable and healthy natural environment for all. This vision informs all of what we do; we strive to embody this vision in our work, our decision-making and how we operate as a business. Our mission flows from this vision: to create sustainable solutions for natural systems.
Aquafor Beech Limited [Booth #2]
Founded in 1990, Aquafor Beech is a Canadian company that provides engineering and environmental services to public and private sector clients.
Since its inception, Aquafor has applied a multi-disciplinary, adaptive management approach that has placed us at the leading front of our industry. Our firm’s principal focus is on watershed planning, environmental restoration, fluvial geomorphology, stormwater management (including Low Impact Development), aquatic and terrestrial ecology, environmental assessment and permitting, water resources engineering, and municipal infrastructure design.
The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough, offers a professional Master of Environmental Science (MEnvSc) program committed to the development of well-trained practitioners in environmental science, primarily to meet the needs of industry, governments, and environmental policy/education organizations. To learn more about our program and how you can HIRE one of our students, please visit our website.
Arborvitae Ecological Landscapes Ltd. [Booth #4]
Arborvitae Ecological Landscapes Ltd. specializes in full-scale ecological restoration and natural channel construction for clients across the GTA and central Ontario. We combine over 15 years of field-proven construction experience with comprehensive knowledge of environmental science to restore the resilience and biodiversity of degraded landscapes. Our team of experts is dedicated to transforming degraded ecosystems into resilient, self-sustaining systems for Ontario’s unique ecological context.
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited [Booth #16]
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a 100% Canadian employee-owned, led, and operated engineering and environmental consulting firm of over 450 engineers, planners, scientists, landscape architects, ecologists, subject matter experts, and support staff. We work in 11 offices in Ontario and one in Winnipeg, with locations strategically selected to be near our clients, allowing us to better understand their needs and how we tailor our solutions. We offer a full suite of engineering and environmental services to support our clients and can deliver a full range of projects, from preengineering studies to large and complex capital works projects that require integrated teams that span numerous technical disciplines.
At Burnside, we have a wealth of experience and expertise in environmental studies and designs for projects throughout Ontario, including Environmental Assessments, habitat restoration, natural channel design and construction, fisheries and fish habitat assessment, mitigation development, environmental monitoring, and protection. We have subject matter experts in Species at Risk, hydrology, and hydrogeology required for complex projects and undertakings. Our specialists bring extensive knowledge of the Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, and Species at Risk Act as they pertain to the protection of aquatic and terrestrial species and their critical habitat.
Beacon Environmental Ltd. [Booth #9]
Beacon Environmental Limited (Beacon) is an employee owned company with offices across Ontario. Beacon was founded in 2005 in response to the growing need for high quality environmental assessment, strategic advice and planning services. It has evolved into a full-service ecology firm specializing in all aspects of terrestrial and aquatic ecology, and incorporating related services in agrology, fluvial geomorphology, landscape architecture and limnology.
Creek Sponsors
The School of Earth, Environment & Society is committed to providing an innovative, stimulating and rewarding learning experience with world class facilities, a multidisciplinary research environment, and offering field, laboratory, and modelling learning opportunities. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Earth & Environmental Sciences, and Geography, as well as opportunities for experiential learning courses, internships, and co-op programs and placements. To learn more about hiring a McMaster student for an internship or co-op placement, visit the website of the McMaster Science Careers & Experience Centre.
Special Event Sponsorships – Monday & Tuesday Luncheon
Since 1989 — 35+ Years of Industry-Leading Experience, Service & Quality
With decades of combined expertise, we confidently tackle every erosion control need with precision and care. At the heart of Dynex Construction is a dedication to honest service and personalized attention. We continuously enhance our equipment, training, and processes to stay at the forefront of the industry—ensuring innovative approaches that deliver lasting results and exceed client expectations.
Special Event Sponsorships – Monday Exhibitors’ Meet & Mingle
Momentum Earth Sciences Ltd. provides specialized expertise in geomorphology, fluvial hazard assessment, and watercourse rehabilitation. We deliver practical, defensible geoscience and environmental management services that support the protection, resilience, and enhancement of naturalized systems. Our collaborative, hands on approach helps municipal and private sector clients navigate regulatory requirements and achieve efficient, sustainable project outcomes. Momentum is recognized for its strategic and technical insight, as well as its strong working relationships with federal, provincial, and local regulatory agencies.
Contact Us
Have questions or ready to get started? We’re here to help:
Karen Anderson
Allset Inc.
Event Coordinator
1-888-274-1364
karen@allsetinc.com
Jeff Hirvonen
Principal, GeoProcess Research Associates Inc.
Sponsorship/Exhibitor Coordinator
416-452-5037
jhirvonen@geoprocess.com
We invite you to join the 2026 Natural Channel Systems Conference and help build a future where our rivers are functional, resilient, and thriving.
We look forward to partnering with you!