Commentary | Jan 14, 2022
Five Reasons Climate Change Is Bad News for Pond Hockey Fans
Much like poutine, politeness and Paul Anka, pond hockey is a proud Canadian institution. But climate change might be putting that all at risk.
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Commentary | Oct 4, 2021
How and Why Phosphorus Cycles Through a Lake
Sit back and enjoy as we explain what phosphorus is, how it gets into lakes, and why it matters.
Commentary | Sep 28, 2021
Who Eats Whom in Fresh Water
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
Lake Residence Time: How fresh is your fresh water?
How long does a drop of water stay in a lake?
Allow us to explain…
Commentary | Sep 15, 2021
This Is What Zebra Mussels Do to a Lake
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
Canada is a land of lakes, but is falling behind when it comes to tracking their health
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
Why we should be concerned about antidepressants in our environment
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
Community science is vital to ensuring Canada has a safe water supply
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.
Commentary | May 4, 2021
How Has COVID Affected Those Working on The Great Lakes?
We sat down with researchers from two continents to discover how exactly their work on the Great Lakes has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and their hopes for the future.
Commentary | Feb 9, 2021
Watching the Water: The case for real-time freshwater monitoring
With the help of some real-life case studies, Madeline Stanley makes the case for real-time freshwater monitoring.