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Unit 2: Introduction to Limnology

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Dominique Poulin

Career Profiles

Mission Scientist

I am in charge of a mission whose goal is to acquire data from space, to monitor water quality in coastal areas and inland waters (e.g. algae).
Hiker filling a water bottle

How can you design the least “expensive” water filter?

Hands-on Activities

Challenge yourself to design the best filter for the lowest cost!

White Sturgeon

Conserving British Columbia’s White Sturgeon

Backgrounders

Learn about British Columbia’s White Sturgeon and some of the ways people are working to preserve their habitat.

Hand holding petri dish with bacteria

Colouring Clothing with Bacteria

Backgrounders

Learn about using bacteria to colour clothing.

Pamela Power

Pamela Power (she/her)

Career Profiles

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.
Kaitlin Guitard

Kaitlin Guitard

Career Profiles

Water Quality Technician

I monitor the sea water at salmon farms for harmful plankton and jellyfish.
Daedulus crater on the Moon

Impact Craters

Backgrounders

Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.

Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

Backgrounders

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

Pier on one of the Great Lakes

Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!

Factory smokestacks

Let's Talk Pollution Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about pollution.

Patty Simpson

Patty Simpson (she/her)

Career Profiles

Environmental Coordinator

As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.
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Rohan Hakimi

Career Profiles

Environmental Engineer, Integrated Water Management

I am an environmental engineer working to create sustainable storm water management and to protect our water resources.
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Resources on the Environment

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.

White water rafting on the Fraser River in British Columbia

Introduction to Rivers & Streams

Backgrounders

Learn about the physical geography, chemistry and ecology of rivers and streams.

Water treatment plant near Kitchener, Ontario

Water Treatment

Backgrounders

Learn about how water is treated at municipal water treatment plants.