Freshwater Ecosystems

Resources

Elaine Robichaud hiking with view of Lake from top of a mountain

Elaine Robichaud

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Hydrology Engineer
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Elaine Robichaud
Shayla Brown au travail sur un chantier maritime

Shayla Brown

Education Pathway
College/Technical
University
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
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Shayla Brown
Jean Paquin outside

Jean Paquin

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto
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Jean Paquin
White water rafting on the Fraser River in British Columbia

Introduction to Rivers & Streams

Learn about the physical geography, chemistry and ecology of rivers and streams.
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Introduction to Rivers & Streams
Pond in a valley

Introduction to Lakes & Ponds

Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.
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Introduction to Lakes & Ponds
Edith Tobe à un site restauré

Edith Tobe

Education Pathway
College/Technical
University
Job Title
Executive Director
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Edith Tobe
Julie Koloff au travail à l'extérieur

Julie Koloff

Education Pathway
University
Job Title
Wetland Specialist
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Julie Koloff
Picking up litter

Environment Videos

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Environment Videos
Biologist taking water sample

Biology Videos

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Biology Videos
Green tree frog

Amphibians

12 images of some cold-blooded animals such as frogs and newts classified as amphibians that can live in the water or on land
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Amphibians
Massive algal bloom

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum?

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!
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Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum?
Goldfish

Fish: Freshwater

4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds
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Fish: Freshwater