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Research highlights | Jul 26, 2023

Have you ever considered the impact that the cleaners you use at home could have on fresh water? That is what researchers are set to find out…

Research highlights | Jul 18, 2023

Our scientists are hard at work tackling existing and emerging threats to our freshwater supplies, so, without further ado, here is a rundown of what is going down this summer.

Video | Jun 30, 2023

Enjoy an hour-long virtual launch of our new research season, where we celebrate our traditional and innovative approaches to what we do, as well as explain what we are setting out to discover this summer.

Engaging with Science | Jun 26, 2023

Summer student Jennie Wang was lucky enough to attend a water gathering along the shores of Lake of the Woods. She shares her story, and what she learned…

Video | May 8, 2023

It’s all down to something call “in-situ sensors…”

News | Jan 24, 2023

Want to spend your summer at the world’s freshwater laboratory?

News | Jan 16, 2023

We have learned so much over the last ten years. Now we want to share what we have learned with you.

Video | Oct 12, 2022

For us, among many things, thriving communities are places where people have access to clean, fresh water, can depend on reliable and sustainable infrastructure year-round, and are protected from the ever-increasing impacts of climate change.

News | Sep 29, 2022

Women tend to be underrepresented in many scientific fields. But we are four women working in limnology—or freshwater science—on Africa’s Great Lakes.

And we want to talk to YOU…

Commentary | Sep 20, 2022

Water is a critical part of our lives.
But where and how does water get to us? And where does it come from?
Let’s get back to basics and talk about…the water cycle!