Commentary

Commentary | Sep 20, 2022

Water is a critical part of our lives.
But where and how does water get to us? And where does it come from?
Let’s get back to basics and talk about…the water cycle!

Commentary | Jul 20, 2022

We sat down with one of our summer students to talk all things biomimetics—and what the process could mean for freshwater protection.

Commentary | Jan 14, 2022

Much like poutine, politeness and Paul Anka, pond hockey is a proud Canadian institution. But climate change might be putting that all at risk.

Commentary | Oct 4, 2021

Sit back and enjoy as we explain what phosphorus is, how it gets into lakes, and why it matters.

Commentary | Sep 28, 2021

Allow us to explain the difference between a food web, a food chain and trophic levels—and what that all means in a lake…

Commentary | Sep 20, 2021

How long does a drop of water stay in a lake?

Allow us to explain…

Commentary | Sep 15, 2021

Zebra mussels have become a massive cause for concern in recent years.

We explore what it is, exactly, that they do to a lake…

Commentary | Jul 28, 2021

In an opinion piece for the Ottawa Citizen, Scott Higgins explains that Canada is falling behind when it comes to monitoring lake health—and that supporting local efforts is the key.

Commentary | Jul 6, 2021

In an opinion piece for the Toronto Star, Matthew McCandless explains why, with increased used of antidepressants in Canada, we need to know more about what happens when they end up in our environment.

Commentary | May 20, 2021

In an opinion piece for the Toronto Star, ahead of the UN International Day for Biological Diversity, Geoffrey Gunn argues that achieving healthy freshwater systems across Canada starts at the local level.