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Research highlights | Oct 1, 2015

Shallow lakes are one of the most common types of lakes globally and, because of their shallow nature, are often the most […]

How We Do, Video | Oct 1, 2015

How We Do Things at IISD-ELA is a series of videos that highlight research conducted by scientists at the IISD Experimental Lakes […]

Researcher Profiles | Aug 1, 2015

As the summer field season at IISD-ELA continues, Dan Rearick’s research is in full swing. A PhD candidate fromTrent University, Dan is part […]

Engaging with Science | Aug 1, 2015

July is here! The weather is warm, research at IISD-ELA is underway and the Secchi Dip-In has begun! Run by theNorth American […]

News | Aug 1, 2015

As IISD-ELA continues its second research field season, connecting and collaborating with organizations in the region surrounding the site has become a […]

Research highlights | Aug 1, 2015

Many fish species require cold, well-oxygenated water to thrive. However, pollution or excess nutrients can result in oxygen concentrations too low to […]

Commentary | May 15, 2015

Throughout the years, ELA has gone through its fair share of change. As a government-run facility, it saw different home departments (from […]

Researcher Profiles | May 15, 2015

When she learned in 2013 that the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) was in negotiations to take over operations of the […]

Engaging with Science | May 15, 2015

Starting a new research project at any remote field station can be a challenging endeavour, but the rewards can be great, especially […]

Research highlights | May 15, 2015

From 2000 through 2007, mercury was added to Lake 658 and its surrounding catchment at the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) to mimic […]