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News | Apr 23, 2020

Research at the world’s freshwater laboratory this summer will be pared down, with our community’s safety our priority.

News | Mar 27, 2020

As we plan for the uncertain months ahead, the safety of our community is our top priority.

News | Jan 6, 2020

We are challenging students, water researchers, developers, designers, scientists, programmers, engineers, technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to show us what they’re made of and save one of Canada’s most beloved lakes with our 2020 Lake Winnipeg AquaHacking Challenge!

News | Apr 30, 2019

We are very pleased to announce that our senior research scientist, Dr. Michael Paterson, was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) for his contribution to saving the world’s freshwater laboratory in 2014.

News | Nov 16, 2018

This November 27, 2018 ever dollar you donate to IISD Experimental Lakes Area will help us buy much-needed equipment for next year’s research season—equipment that is vital in keeping our lakes and fish monitored, tracked and safeguarded for future generations.

News | Nov 9, 2018

Are you a painter? Or photographer? Writer, poet, songwriter? We invite you to spend time as an artist-in-residence at the world’s (most beautiful) freshwater laboratory in Canada.

News | Feb 13, 2018

IISD Experimental Lakes Area has once again announced a competitive grant program for the April 2018-March 2019 field season—intended to support research activities of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) at the research station.

News | Jun 27, 2017

This year we asked YOU how you would save Canada’s fresh water. This is how you responded.

News | Jun 1, 2017

This June, help us win $10,000 by taking part in Great Canadian Giving Challenge (GCGC), a month-long contest that kicks off on June 1st.

News | May 29, 2017

IISD Experimental Lakes Area is pleased to announce a pilot (2017-2018) competitive grant program to support research activities of Highly Qualified Personnel at its research station in northwestern Ontario.