IISD-ELA in the News
IISD-ELA in the News | The Narwhal | November 23, 2022
Droughts, floods and extreme heat: here’s how Manitoba is grappling with its water woes
"According to Dimple Roy, a water policy expert with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, a Winnipeg-based think tank, Manitoba’s water strategy takes a “broad brushstrokes” approach that lacks detail."
IISD-ELA in the News | Yale Environment 360 | November 23, 2022
How Floating Wetlands Are Helping to Clean Up Urban Waters
Floating wetlands “are having a bit of a moment,” says Richard Grosshans, a research scientist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development who works on the floating structures. “They function very similarly to a natural wetland: they have the same processes, plants and microorganisms, bacteria and algae, [which] naturally break down toxins. They take up nutrients and provide habitat. It’s kind of common sense to those of us who work with these types of systems.”
IISD-ELA in the News | The Conversation | November 9, 2022
The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity
"The whole-lake experiments conducted in the Experimental Lakes Area in Ontario, for instance, uncovered well-known environmental issues ranging from acid rain to the impacts of pervasive nutrient runoff into freshwater bodies."
IISD-ELA in the News | Manitoba Co-operator | October 26, 2022
African freshwater scientists visit Manitoba lakes
"Four African scientists found parallels between their home lakes and the problems facing Manitoba’s lakes during a recent visit to the province."
IISD-ELA in the News | Reddit | October 12, 2022
We are four female scientists working on Africa’s Great Lakes. Ask us anything…
"We are happy to answer your burning questions on the role of women in science in Africa, tell you about our experiences and hopes for the future, and offer up any advice for any burgeoning female scientists anywhere in the world."
IISD-ELA in the News | CBC | October 12, 2022
African scientists visit Winnipeg to study Canadian lakes
"CBC's Marjorie Dowhos talks to a group of female scientists from Africa, who came to Winnipeg to visit the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario, as they work to preserve and protect Africa's largest lakes."
IISD-ELA in the News | CKDR | September 29, 2022
Local Scientific Research on Display This Weekend
"It will be a busy weekend at the Experimental Lakes Area west of Vermilion Bay on Saturday. Two high profile events are taking place including some international representation."
IISD-ELA in the News | Kenora Online | August 23, 2022
IISD Experimental Lake Area receives major funding
"The IISD Experimental Lake Area has received $11.7 million, over the next five years, from the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Major Science Initiatives Fund."
IISD-ELA in the News | Canadian Foundation for Innovation | August 19, 2022
Keeping pollution in check, at the world’s freshwater laboratory
“Oil spills research is a perfect example of where we’re working closely with industry from the get-go,” says executive director Matthew McCandless. “Once we have built a relationship, we can make sure the results are understood, and they trust the research we’ve done so they can make immediate change.”
IISD-ELA in the News | Emerging Environments | August 3, 2022
#25 On the resurgence of wetlands and the ecology of Phragmites biocontrol with Rebecca Rooney
"In today’s episode, we are speaking with Professor Rebecca Rooney of the University of Waterloo. Rebecca is a wetland ecologist who specializes in studying the influence of human disturbances, such as the introduction of invasive or non-native species, on wetland ecosystem function"