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Freshwater Ecosystems

Dolcy Meness doing water sampling

Dolcy Meness

Nagadjitodjig Aki (Guardian)

I work as a Guardian for the environment and cultural teachings of my community, Kitigan Zibi.
Mahesh Rachamalla in his lab wearing white lab coat

Mahesh Rachamalla (he/him)

Graduate Student (Toxicology)

My research will help find solutions for protecting aquatic species from the effects of heavy metals.
Pamela Power photo taken outside in winter with trees in background

Pamela Power (she/her)

Water Resources Specialist

I provide technical review of projects that may affect water resources to ensure your community’s rights and interests are being considered and protected.
Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

Rohan Hakimi headshot

Rohan Hakimi

Environmental Engineer, Integrated Water Management

I am an environmental engineer working to create sustainable storm water management and to protect our water resources.
Elaine Robichaud en randonnée avec vue sur le lac depuis le sommet d'une montagne

Elaine Robichaud

Hydrology Engineer

Elaine Robichaud is a Hydrology Engineer for Hydro-Quebec.
Shayla Brown au travail sur un chantier maritime

Shayla Brown

Environmental Coordinator

Shayla Brown is an Environmental Coordinator for Seaspan Shipyards.
Pond in a valley

Introduction to Lakes & Ponds

Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.

Jean Paquin outside

Jean Paquin

Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto

Jean Paquin is a Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto.
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.

Melony Catana

Melony Catana

Environmental Technologist & CEO

Melony Catana is an Environmental Technologist & CEO of Elevate Environmental Inc.
Edith Tobe à un site restauré

Edith Tobe

Executive Director

Edith Tobe is the Executive Director of Squamish River Watershed Society.
Julie Koloff au travail à l'extérieur

Julie Koloff

Wetland Specialist

Julie Koloff is a Wetland Specialist for Jacobs, located in Alberta.
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

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!