July 6, 2023
Click here to see a full list of publications from scientists and students out of IISD-ELA, or click here to see the Research Highlights section of our website.
IISD-ELA conducts whole-ecosystem experiments on entire lakes in the boreal forest. Using both physical (reservoirs and dams) and chemical (algal blooms, acid rain, hormones, mercury, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics) manipulations, scientists can gain a greater understanding of how historical and current issues are affecting freshwater ecology.
A team of scientists with Ph.D. and masters degrees, as well as undergraduate students, perform the science at IISD Experimental Lakes Area. They are supported by a Board of Directors, the Education and Outreach team, and the Operations team, which includes an on-site chef. Click here to learn more about who we are.
In addition to individual projects, we also use long-term monitoring techniques in our Long-Term Ecological Research program. This program uses five lakes to monitor chemical and physical properties, including but not limited to temperature, chlorophyll, turbidity, and oxygen level. Our science has had major impacts around the world, from influencing policy on mercury emissions to reducing phosphorous use in detergents.
Click here to discover what we are currently working on, and click here to read our strategic plan for 2023-2028.