Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 16, 2024

Jeffrey John McDonnell, O.C.
Vernon, British Columbia

Jeffrey McDonnell is an influential leader in hydrology. A distinguished professor of hydrology at the University of Saskatchewan, he has transformed the understanding of streamflow generation and the water cycle through his research. As one of the world’s leading hydrologists, he has had a seminal scientific impact on the field.