Photo Essays | Mar 2, 2019
Ken Sandilands recently took part in some exciting oceanic sampling out on the coast of British Columbia, to learn new monitoring methods, experience sampling against a new landscape and take some beautiful photos along the way. Come and join him on his journey.
Research highlights | Feb 6, 2019
Did you know that for the last nine years we have been replicating the impact of climate change on boreal lakes by manipulating how much water flows into one of our experimental lakes? Lee Hrenchuk, who has been there from the start gives us some reflections on the research, what we have learned, and where we go from here.
Commentary | Jan 28, 2019
Now that cannabis legalization is sweeping North America, it is time for us to explore the impact of marijuana on our abundant supplies of fresh water. Vince Palace, our head research scientist, takes us through the existing science and explains what IISD-ELA is gearing up to discover this summer.
Commentary | Jan 10, 2019
In Canada, Western and Indigenous approaches to science are often considered incompatible. We explore how they can and should be working in tandem to further our understanding and protection of fresh water and the environment.
How We Do, Research Videos, Video | Dec 5, 2018
Want to learn more about how scientists at your favourite 58 lakes are exploring the impact of climate change on fresh water? This short video explains all.
Commentary | Dec 4, 2018
“North America’s governments, scientists and industry need to work together to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the effects of marijuana on fresh water, and update wastewater treatment facilities and regulations to protect our lakes and rivers.” Vince Palace makes the argument in The Guardian.
Commentary | Nov 29, 2018
Lauren Hayhurst has secured a rare hat-trick, having been a undergraduate student, graduate student and employee at the world’s freshwater laboratory. She shares her stories (and secrets) with us all.
Commentary | Nov 24, 2018
“Now is the time for our policymakers to take the energy generated by the plastic buzz and channel into a more strategic and nuanced assault on the welter of issues that is plaguing our abundant freshwater supplies.” Matt McCandless makes the case in Salon.com.
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.
