IISD-ELA in the News | Canadian Geographic | August 8, 2018
When a lake is better than a lab
"To celebrate the ELA’s 50th birthday, here’s a look at some of the facility’s most exciting and influential experiments past, present and future."
IISD-ELA in the News
IISD-ELA in the News | Kenora Daily Miner and News | August 3, 2018
Feds announce $4 million in funding to Experimental Lakes Area
"On Wednesday, Aug. 1 Kenora Liberal MP Bob Nault announced that the Liberal government would be making a $4 million investment over four years to the IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD ELA)."
IISD-ELA in the News | 89.5 The Lake | August 2, 2018
Feds To Continue To Fund Experimental Lakes Area
"The Experimental Lakes Area is on the receiving end of some more federal funding. Kenora MP Bob Nault announced four million dollars over the next four years for the research area."
IISD-ELA in the News | City News | August 2, 2018
$4 million for freshwater lake studies
"The International Institute for Sustainable Development has received new funding for freshwater lake experiments and study, to the tune of $4 million dollars. Beyond having fresh water to drink, why does this matter to you? Mark Neufeld reports."
IISD-ELA in the News | Manitoba Post | August 2, 2018
Floating Treatment Wetland Launched in Riley Family Duck Pond
"As part of its ongoing commitment to water stewardship, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) has launched a floating treatment wetland (FTW) in the Riley Family Duck Pond with the goal of improving water quality and enhancing the natural beauty of this popular gathering spot."
IISD-ELA in the News | CBC Manitoba | August 2, 2018
In search of cleaner coal, scientists lace lake with toxic element
"Researchers at the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario are trying to determine precisely how selenium affects these animals in freshwater lakes."
IISD-ELA in the News | Winnipeg Free Press | August 2, 2018
Feds investing $4M in freshwater research facility
"The IISD-Experimental Lakes Area is a great source of pride for northerners, and we are extremely lucky to have this world-renowned facility in our own backyard," Nault said in a statement.
IISD-ELA in the News | Radio-Canada | August 2, 2018
4 millions de dollars pour la recherche dans les lacs expérimentaux
(French-language article) "Le gouvernement fédéral a annoncé mercredi un financement de 4 millions de dollars sur 4 ans pour la recherche dans la région des lacs expérimentaux."
IISD-ELA in the News | CBC Manitoba | August 1, 2018
Ottawa extends funding for Experimental Lakes but reduces annual cash contribution
"It's huge for us," said Vince Palace, chief scientist at the ELA. "Without that database, without that baseline data of year-to-year variability — chemically, physically, biologically — we can't really make any conclusions about the various manipulations that we have."
IISD-ELA in the News | CHVN | July 26, 2018
Fake island to help Assiniboine Park pond
The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is taking measures to improve the water quality in one of the park's ponds. The APC says it's launched a floating treatment wetland in the Riley Family Duck Pond.