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IISD-ELA in the News | Winnipeg Free Press | April 7, 2018

Our very own Scott Higgins contributes a piece to this insert in the Winnipeg Free Press, explaining teh science of phosphorus and algae.

IISD-ELA in the News | The Dryden Observer | April 4, 2018

“While the Experimental Lakes Area is known for its full lake experiments, this is not a full lake experiment,” said Palace. “We are working in small, contained environments; we’re talking about mesocosms that are 10 meters in diameter."

IISD-ELA in the News | The Mantoulin Expositor | March 29, 2018

"The IISD Experimental Lakes Area has raised concerns about the survival of cold water fish species. For example, there could potentially be a 30-40 percent drop in suitable habitat for lake trout. We are likely to see more warm water species like smallmouth bass migrating north."

IISD-ELA in the News | Le magazine du Monde | March 29, 2018

"Depuis 1968, des chercheurs mènent toutes sortes d’expérience pour évaluer les effets de la pollution sur la vie aquatique sur 58 lacs de l’Ontario. Leurs travaux ont conduit à l’adoption de mesures contre les engrais ­phosphorés, les pluies acides ou le mercure."

IISD-ELA in the News | Kenora Online | March 28, 2018

"Researchers and scientists with the International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area are planning simulated oil spills in northwestern Ontario this summer. The experiments will cost between $4 and $4.5 million, which will be funded by the government as well as private sources."