Commentary | Apr 4, 2017
Zebra Mussels in Manitoba: Here are the facts
Do you really understand why zebra mussels are dangerous to our water? Moreover, what can you do about them? Our research scientist Scott Higgins breaks it down for you.
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Researcher Profiles | Apr 3, 2017
Chandra Rodgers
Learn all about our resident fisheries population biologist, Chandra Rodgers, what she does at the site, and how far she has come from her first experiment.
Research highlights | Mar 28, 2017
How and Why We “Freeze-Core” at IISD-ELA
Did you know that the layers of sediment at the bottom of a lake can hold the key to the history of that lake, similar to what the rings in a tree truck can reveal? Learn more about why we ‘freeze-core’ in one of our lakes during the winter, and what it can teach us.
News | Mar 20, 2017
The Water Brothers Visit Us To Learn About Climate Change
On Friday March 24, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. (EST) join TVO’s The Water Brothers as they visit IISD Experimental Lakes Area to learn how climate change is affecting our water.
Research highlights | Mar 7, 2017
What San Francisco Bay Taught Us About Selenium in Sturgeon
What research opportunities could IISD-ELA scientists take advantage of at this year’s Original Sturgeon Derby in San Francisco? Well, there are plenty of white sturgeon from which we can glean some important information. Our chief scientist explains all…
Research highlights | Feb 7, 2017
How and Why We Spy on Our Lakes
Our lakes are rarely left alone. If we’re not experimenting on them, we are snapping them. Lee Hrenchuk explains why.
Researcher Profiles | Jan 25, 2017
Sonya Havens
Sonya Havens is our resident Chemist, all the way from California. Read all about her and how she came to work here in our latest Researcher Profile.
Research highlights | Jan 25, 2017
Ever Wondered What Happens at IISD-ELA During the Winter?
Did you think IISD-ELA closed down during the winter? Not at all! Ken Sandilands explains what happens during the winter months at the site that never closes.
Video | Jan 5, 2017
A discussion of the IISD-ELA inspired play ‘The Watershed’
‘The Watershed’, a play inspired by IISD Experimental Lakes Area, is coming to Winnipeg! Hear IISD-ELA’s executive director, Matt McCandless speak with the playwright Annabel Soutar about the play and the new era of the world famous research site.
Commentary | Dec 20, 2016
Making IISD-ELA More Sustainable
Mark Lyng explains all that IISD-ELA is doing to become more sustainable, including implementing solar panels, rechargeable snowmobiles and energy efficient cabins.