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Commentary | Jul 6, 2020

We explain why a changing planet means we need to change the way we monitor our environment.

Commentary | Jun 24, 2020

A recent ruling on how the EPA regulates mercury could have wide-ranging impacts on U.S. citizens and the environment.

Video | Jun 17, 2020

Want to discover what innovative and exciting ideas Canada’s young professionals and entrepreneurs have tucked up their sleeves to help save Lake Winnipeg?

Commentary | Jun 4, 2020

In an opinion piece for the Ottawa Citizen, executive director of IISD Experimental Lakes Area, Matt McCandless, argues that in Canada we often take fresh water for granted, but that as responsible citizens there are critical steps we need to take to safeguard its health as water usage patterns change.

Video | Jun 2, 2020

Discover which research we are still undertaking, how we have overhauled our practices to keep the IISD Experimental Lakes Area community safe, and how COVID-19 could impact freshwater health and supplies.

Engaging with Science | May 21, 2020

Enjoy these tales of our researchers adapting and improvising in the field to make freshwater science happen—often with hilarious results.

Video | Apr 30, 2020

Discover the faces, the voices, the sounds and the vistas behind the world’s freshwater laboratory in this short film.

Photo Essays | Apr 28, 2020

Allow us to show you how many Lake Trout or cattails you need to keep between yourself and other people. And teach you some important lessons about our fresh water along the way.

Engaging with Science | Apr 23, 2020

Science education doesn’t have to be dusty classrooms and broken Bunsen burners. It can fun and engaging for all. Here are some cool tips!

News | Apr 23, 2020

Research at the world’s freshwater laboratory this summer will be pared down, with our community’s safety our priority.